Skyline University College’s (SUC) executives paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Education (MOE), Abu Dhabi office, today, December 9, 2018. SUC's Founder President, Mr. Kamal Puri together with the Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Council of SUC, Mr. Nitin Anand, Dean Prof. Mohammad In’airat, and Dy. Director for Public Relations, Mr. Firas Al Tabbaa met with the Advisor to the Minister of State for Higher Education, HE Saif Rashed Al Mazroui, and the advisor to the Minister, HE Shk Amar Naser Al Moualla to discuss updates on higher education, international scholarship initiatives, and the future plans of SUC including the establishment of another school.
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We’re on the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, also called the Industry 4.0. In a few years from now, the rapid technological development will take robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to an advanced level. With this, 35% of the skills that are valued in today’s industry will change. It seems ironic, but researchers say that in that future workplace dominated by sentient robots, Emotional Intelligence (EI) will matter more than ever. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report states that emotional intelligence will be one of the top 10 job skills in the near future.
At SUC, we are aware of the importance of EI in the workplace. This skill allows higher levels of motivation in employees, leading to improved self-confidence and productivity. Hence, SUC is organizing a regular Emotional Intelligence workshop for its faculty and staff.
On December 11, 2018, Dr. Amitabh Upadhya, SUC’s Director for Outreach and Accreditation, conducted an EI workshop for the academic support employees. Dr. Upadhya discussed the EI competencies that are the core of effective workplace relationships and efficiency.
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Skyline University College’s (SUC) Founder President, Mr. Kamal Puri was one of the speakers during the Sharjah FDI Forum 2018, which happened on December 10, 2018 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah. His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the event. Mr. Puri was a panelist in the discussion on regulations, business trends, investment cycles, best practices, and the impact of FDI on GDP and employment. SUC is an education partner in this year’s forum.
Also present at this event were Mr. Nitin Anand, Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Council of SUC, Mr. Firas Al Tabbaa, Dy. Director for Public Relations, and Mr. Bilal Banat, Assistant Manager-Business Development.
Organized by Sharjah FDI Office with the support of the Ministry of Economy, Sharjah FDI Forum is a platform that showcases the emirate to the business world. With this year’s theme “Shaping the Future of Economies,” elite business leaders and economists from the different parts of the world gathered to find innovative solutions to boost sustainable investment.
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Skyline celebrated the 47th anniversary of the UAE’s union and honored the life and achievements of UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan on Nov. 28, 2018.
The participants of the SCTDA Tour Guide Training Program have successfully completed the 6-day course conducted by Skyline University College which ran from November 19, 2018 to November 26, 2018 at SUC Campus.
“Happiness is being connected to yourself," said Dr. Saamdu Chetri, Bhutan’s happiness guru, as he spoke in front of students, faculty, and staff at SUC on November 25, 2018.
To help students easily adapt to their different roles and working environments once they leave the university, SUC has introduced Core Life Skills and Happiness (COSHAP) course to the freshman.
Mr Kamal Puri at the Harvard Business Review's EdaraLab Education Management Conference
Chairman of Skyline International Group and Founder President of Skyline University College, Mr. Kamal Puri, was one of the panelists at the Harvard Business Review’s 2nd EdaraLab Education Management Conference: Educating for the Future, a conference of industry leaders and management experts aiming to contribute to the national discussion on how to improved education and how to position the UAE as a regional center of educational excellence. The conference was held at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi on November 12, 2018.
Skyline University College and The Young Vision magazine organized the Let’s Talk: 5th Counselor Workshop on November 5, 2018, at SUC Campus. More than 90 school counselors from various schools in the UAE graced the event.
Skyline International Group Chairman and SUC Founder President, Mr. Kamal Puri, gave an inspiring talk titled “Future of Higher Education.” Associate Professor at Skyline University College, Dr. Riktesh Shrivastava gave an engaging talk on how to tackle cyberbullying in schools and Organizational Psychologist Gabriela (Freidman) Levy gave an informative workshop on anxiety and stress management.
The Let’s Talk workshop is a joint initiative of SUC and TYV which aimed to bring together in one place the educators and counselors in the country to gain insights and inspiration. It also provides a chance for them to advance their knowledge and acquire relevant strategies in dealing with students.
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In line with SUC’s goal of motivating students and developing their skills, Skyline University College’s Library Department organized an Author Visit and Workshop by Leza Lowitz on November 4, 2018, at SUC campus. Ms. Lowitz, an American author and Yoga instructor who is currently residing in Tokyo, is a recipient of the 2001 PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award for her “Yoga Poems: Lines to Unfold By.” She’s also the author of the Amazon best-selling novels “Up from the Sea” and “Jet Black and the Ninja Wind.”
With the full support of SUC Dean, Dr. Mohammad In’airat, Head of Academic Support, Ms. Sunita Marwaha, Head Librarian, Mr. Sheikh Maideen, Head of Student Services Affairs, Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh, Student Counselor, Ms. Tsetsei George –Okoro and faculty members, Ms. Nadine Felix, Dr. Kakul Agha, Dr. Mohit Vij and Dr. Ramakrishna Yanamandra, along with the SUC community of students, faculty, and staff, the Author Visit and Workshop was well received by the audience.
Ms. Lowitz inspired the attendees by sharing how she pursued her passion for yoga and writing.
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Skyline University College (SUC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on October 16, 2018. The MoU signing happened during the GITEX 2018 at Dubai Federal Authority.
SCA Director of Government Communication and International Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed AlMatroushi and SUC Founder President, Mr. Kamal Puri signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations.
In this MoU, SUC’s School of IT enters a consultancy agreement with SCA to deliver Android and IOS Applications developed with the help of software professionals and students of SUC, the objective of which is to integrate and provide industry knowledge and sharpen the skills of students.
The event was attended by SUC’s Head of Academics – IT, Dr. Deepak Kalra, Head of Computing Services Mr. Firoj Rauta, Dy. Director-Marketing & Admissions, Mr. Rakesh Gaur, and SUC Professor Dr. Nizar M.F. Sahawneh.
Skyline University College is incredibly proud of Mohammad Wasim, a junior BBA in Marketing and Retail Management student, for winning the DFM Stock Game Competition organized by the Dubai Financial Market during the GITEX 2018. He received a certificate and an iPad.
Mr. Wasim expresses his thanks for everyone’s support, “Thanks to DFM for organizing such event...and special thanks to Prof. Dr. Nizar Sahawnesh who encouraged and motivated me for this competition, and helped me gain confidence. The DFM classes, as well as my professor, gave us a better idea of the market, which helped us in the competition. I’m so happy and glad to win for Skyline University…and Insha Allah, will do better in the future as well. Thanks to all the support and love.”
To Mr. Wasim, congratulations on your win! This is proof of your skills and potentials. Best wishes