The Founder and Chairman of Danube, Mr. Rizwan Sajan, inspired Skyline community during the 14th CEO Lecture Series held on October 8, 2019, at SUC Multi-Purpose Hall. Mr. Sajan shared his journey in founding Danube and he also gave inspirational words to students who aspire to be entrepreneurs.
The CEO Lecture Series is a regular talk conducted by CEOs and industry leaders to expose students to the professional and entrepreneurial world and to inspire them to be leaders in the future. The series is organized by the Corporate Affairs Office, headed by Mr. Mohammad Rasheed Khalid.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?14th-ceo-lecture-series
Breast Cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. The early detection and treatment of the disease increase the chances of survival and recovery. On that note, spreading awareness about breast cancer is important.
Skyline University College advocates awareness about this disease. To bring this awareness campaign beyond the classroom, the SUC Community Services Team, headed by Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh, organized a talk at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office, Dubai. Dr. Mendoza-Dreisbach, a Skyline faculty member who herself is a breast cancer survivor, inspired the Filipino community with her courage by recounting her powerful story of triumph over the disease.
At the end of the talk, Labor Attaché, Atty. Felicitas Bay, expressed her gratitude to the Skyline community for its regular support to the Filipino community in the UAE. This event was made possible through collaboration with NMC Healthcare.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?breast-cancer-awareness
On the first day of the 6th Inter-School Young Business Talent Hunt, students from various schools across the UAE came together and competed in the categories of Advertisement Design, Proposal for New Business, Proposal for New Mobile Application, Travel & Tourism, and Innovation.
The event is regularly organized by Skyline University College and The Young Vision to serve as a platform for students to develop and test their knowledge, technical skills, creativity, business acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit.
We’re looking forward to discover more brilliant business plans and innovative ideas in the coming days ahead!
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?6th-ybth
October 2 was a night of recollection and reconnection at Skyline campus when its alumni gathered and shared fond memories and hopes for the future.
SUC launched its Alumni Card which offers entertainment, dining, and healthcare benefits to alumni. The newly elected Skyline Alumni Council also talked about its goal of creating a solid and closely-knit alumni community by building a strong social media presence and organizing regular activities.
Here are the newly elected Alumni Council Members:
Mohamed Abdalla Ahmed Ali Alkhaja (BBA, 2016), President
Rajaa Khaled Ammar Faisal (MBA, 2017), Vice President
Christina Ayub Peter (BBA, 2015), General Secretary
Kassem Mohammed Al Halabi (BBA 2011), Marketing and Creative Communications Secretary
Moez Tariq Bakhshi (MBA, 2015), Public Relations Secretary
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?suc-launched-its-alumni-card
In celebration of the World Tourism Day, Skyline organized a panel discussion on the topic of “World Tourism Day –Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future for All.” Industry experts from the Tourism Affairs of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, DNATA, Royal Arabian, Hampton by Hilton, and ITL World were invited to share their insights on the travel and tourism sector.
The event was successfully planned and managed by the SUC student organizing team.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?skyline-celebrated-world-tourism-day
Mir Arafat Mohammed Monsur won the Gitex DFM Stock Game Competition on October 10, 2019 in Dubai. Mir, together with his mentor, Dr. Nizar Sahawneh, received the award from Mr. Ahmed Aljazeri, EVP and Head of Corporate Services of DFM.
The Skyline community is thrilled and proud to see its students accomplished great things. Congratulations, Mir Arafat!
For the last five years, Skyline University College has been participating in the National Service Exhibition. This year, H.E Shk Mohamed bin Suroor Al Nahyan inaugurated the event which opened on October 13, 2019 in Abu Dhabi. His Excellency expressed his appreciation to Skyline executives during his visit at the SUC stand for Skyline’s collaboration with the National Service, especially for the scholarships the university offers to the members and employees of the National Service.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?suc-at-national-service-exhibition
Dr. Osman Khan, a management expert catering to Fortune 500 and FTSE 50 companies, gave a talk on the Emerging Trends in Developing Strategies at SUC on October 3, 2019. His talk was delivered to the Strategic Management class of Dr. Ramakrishna Yamanandra.
Dr. Khan won the prestigious Times Higher Education Award for the Best International Strategy. Apart from teaching at leading business schools he has published four books at the European Centre for Best Practice Management.
The talk was part of the Guest Lecture initiative of SUC to expose students to industry experts and leaders who can teach and inspire them.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?guest-lecture-with-dr-osman-khan
Mr. Sheik Maideen, SUC Head of the Library Department, received the “Best Librarian Award” from Madras Library Association (MALA) in India on August 12, 2019 for his outstanding services, papers presentations, participation in conferences and workshops, involvement in setting-up modern libraries and implementation of innovative library services.
Congratulations, Mr. Maideen!
Skyline employees were buzzing with excitement during the Happy Hour: Spelling Bee Competition last Thursday. The activity tested the staff’s competency in spelling and vocabulary and brought fun to the workplace.
The Human Resource Department (HRD) organizes the weekly Happy Hour activity to cultivate a culture of camaraderie in the Skyline community and strengthen collaboration between employees.
Photos: https://skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?suc-happy-hour-spelling-competition
Yesterday, the Skyline community greeted the freshmen with excitement! Dean Prof. Mohammad In’airat; Director of Student Services Affairs, Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh; and Sr. Events Executive, Ms. Christina Ayub Peter welcomed the students, imparted the mission and vision of the university, discussed the rules and policies, and encouraged students to join clubs and committees as it will further develop their skills and prepare them for the professional world. Skyliners Sanabel and Farah also shared their experiences studying at Skyline.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?suc-freshman-welcome-week-sept-2019
The One Day Tour Guide Renewal Training Program of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) was conducted at Skyline University College on September 21, 2019. The training was conducted by Dr. Amitabh Upadhya, Director for Outreach and Accreditation, and Dr. Mohit Vij, Associate Professor. The training concluded with a site visit at the Heart of Sharjah.
The SCTDA One Day Tour Guide Renewal Training Program is designed to refresh and update the knowledge of the existing tour guides about the emirate of Sharjah to renew their license and promote Sharjah as tourist destination.