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Newsletter<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong><br />

Global Knowledge with Local Vision<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Celebrates its First<br />

Commencement<br />

2008<br />

Semi-annual Newsletter Issued by the Marketing and Public Relations Department<br />

Issue 5 | December 2008


In This Issue:<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> Celebrates<br />

the First Commencement 2008<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> (AHU) Signs MOU<br />

with <strong>University</strong> in Lebanon (AUL)<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> at<br />

the Najah Exhibition<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> Participates in<br />

Sharjah’s Education Show<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> Celebrates<br />

UAE 37 th National Day<br />

Arabic Language Fair<br />

at <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Editorial Team:<br />

Dr. Mohamed Hasab El Naby<br />

Nadine Kanj<br />

Amal Aboaziza<br />

Designed by:<br />

Mehdi Al Tayeb<br />

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<strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter<br />

Semi-annual Newsletter Issued by the<br />

Marketing and Public Relations Department<br />

To subscribe or inquire, please contact the<br />

Marketing & Public Relations Department<br />

Phone: +971 2 407 0700<br />

Fax: +971 2 407 0799<br />

E-mail: connect@alhosnu.ae<br />

www.alhosnu.ae<br />

From the Vice Chancellor Speech<br />

of Commencement 2008<br />

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Special Edition<br />

Dear Graduates,<br />

You came here this evening to celebrate the end of an important stage in your<br />

life characterized mainly by hard work, dedication and perseverance. You leave<br />

this building carrying an important document in your hand, a document that is<br />

proof of the timeless effort you put forth and the success you achieved.<br />

Within the walls of <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> you gained experience, wrote long<br />

assignments and took many exams. But that was not all; you gained an education<br />

which has prepared and equipped you for the upcoming challenges you will<br />

encounter as you go through life with an enlightened and an open mind.<br />

Dear Graduates,<br />

You leave Al Hosn at this stage with a qualification that you dreamt of. Not only<br />

that, you also leave the <strong>University</strong> with memories of friendships and acquaintances<br />

you made with fellow students, faculty, and staff. I am confident you will carry on<br />

in your pursuit for knowledge and experience, continuing your academic careers<br />

by either achieving your masters or PhD degrees. And it is, of course, a great honor<br />

you will look back and reminisce about your starting point here at <strong>ALHOSN</strong>.<br />

Dear Graduates,<br />

You will face many challenges and obstacles life throws in your way, but<br />

dear graduate you must bear in mind to be strong and not let them interfere in<br />

accomplishing your goals. You must reflect on what you can do to help and<br />

support those who surround you, to all those who have never once been slow<br />

to provide you everything within their power and, to those who showed concern<br />

and provided unsurpassed support, advice and help until you reached your goal<br />

successfully.<br />

We should always ask ourselves, what can we offer to our close, beloved ones<br />

who encouraged us, and how can we contribute to the well-being and happiness<br />

of those who are around us...<br />

Professor Abdul Rahim Sabouni<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008


Special Edition<br />

New Appointements<br />

H.H. Sheikh Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan<br />

A tribute was paid to HH Dr. Sheikh Saeed Bin Mohammed<br />

Al Nahyan for his ongoing patronage of the leading academic<br />

development of <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

His Highness expressed his joy regarding the graduation of<br />

this elite batch of sons and daughters, who are an attestation<br />

of the great exponential growth in education and academia this<br />

country has witnessed. We expect great achievements from<br />

these fine young men and women in building this country, using<br />

the knowledge acquired during their university studies, thereby<br />

contributing to its prosperity and thriving economy.<br />

All thanks and gratitude is due to the valuable effort,<br />

dedication, and many years of hard work by the administrative<br />

and academic bodies that nurtured and prepared the graduate<br />

and postgraduate students by providing a high caliber,<br />

internationally accredited education envisioned by the UAE<br />

leadership.<br />

Professor Roshdy H.M. Hafez<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

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In his speech to graduates at the H.E. Musallam Bin Saeed Al<br />

Qubaisi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, stated that <strong>ALHOSN</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> has professionally utilized the tools provided by<br />

modern age and benefited from the experiences of others to<br />

achieve its goal in meeting the actual needs of the labor market<br />

in the State and region.<br />

These were the subject of intensive consideration, so that<br />

their output would meet the needs of the labor market in the UAE<br />

and the region at large.<br />

H.E. Musallam Bin Saeed Al Qubaisi had expressed his<br />

thanks to all of the faculty members and staff of <strong>ALHOSN</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> for their tremendous effort. Thanks to the Ministry of<br />

Higher Education and Scientific Research led by His Excellency<br />

Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, for their moral support<br />

and encouragement that led to accreditation of the <strong>University</strong>’s<br />

programs.<br />

H.E. Musallam Bin Saeed Al Qubaisi<br />

Software Engineering / Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences<br />

Prof. Hafez obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Carleton <strong>University</strong> in<br />

Ottawa, Canada. He served as Director of Ottawa Carleton Institute of Electrical<br />

and Computer Engineering, and worked with the Canadian Federal Department<br />

of Communications as a spectrum management engineer. He was appointed as<br />

an assistant professor at Carleton in 1982 and he is now a tenured full professor<br />

with the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. Dr. Hafez has many<br />

years experience in the area of wireless communications as a teacher, researcher<br />

and consultant. He also worked with Industry Canada to formulate the Canadian<br />

position on several spectrum engineering issues. His current research focuses on<br />

WiMax, WiFi, Ad-Hoc mesh networking, and sensors wireless networks. His focus<br />

is on using advanced wireless technologies for enhancing public safety in mass<br />

transportation and protecting critical energy infrastructure. Dr. Hafez acted as a<br />

consultant to many telecommunications companies including Nokia and Ericsson.<br />

He also presented several tutorials in major international conferences and taught<br />

courses to the industry.


<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> celebrates<br />

1st Commencement 2008<br />

H.H. Sheikh Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, H.E. Musallam Al Qubaisi, Otaiba Al Otaiba, Jassem Al Meraikhi & Ambassador of Syria<br />

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Special Edition<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> celebrated on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, the graduation of the first<br />

batch of students in the departments of Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management<br />

Information Systems, and industrial engineering. The ceremony was sponsored and attended by Brigadier Dr Sheikh Saeed bin<br />

Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior.<br />

The ceremony started with a grand academic procession, which was then followed by the national anthem, recitation of select<br />

verses from the Holy Quran, and a short informative documentary on <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Academic Procession<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008


Special Edition<br />

New Appointements<br />

His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Omar<br />

Abdullah, Undersecretary of the Department of Planning and<br />

Economy, official spokesman for the graduation ceremony,<br />

also congratulated the graduates and was honored to be part<br />

of this historic moment for <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong>. His Excellency<br />

Mr. Mohammed gave a word of advice for the new graduates,<br />

mentioning that life holds challenges and obstacles and one<br />

must face those challenges head on, with determination,<br />

strength and perseverance and use the tools they acquired<br />

from their years of study to overcome those obstacles.<br />

H.E. Mohamed Omar Abdullah<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

Graduate’s Speech<br />

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Finally, the graduates were granted their degrees,<br />

both post-graduates and undergraduates in the fields of<br />

Business Administration, Management Information Systems,<br />

and Industrial Engineering. The Gold Students, those who<br />

graduated with a GPA of 4.0, were honored as outstanding<br />

students. The <strong>University</strong>’s Sponsors were also give notable<br />

mention and honored during the ceremony. They are: Silver<br />

Sponsors Al Qudra Holding, and other participating sponsors<br />

including Al-Outba Holding Company, Al Meraikhi General<br />

Contacting Group, and Al Meraikhi Industrial Complex.<br />

Graduate Student receiving his Degree<br />

The first speaker was Shamsa Al Mehairi. She highlighted the university’s utmost concern in providing a comprehensive<br />

academic environment and grants female students a wealth of opportunities. Thus, reflecting <strong>ALHOSN</strong>’s belief that women are<br />

an integral part of the community and play a fundamental role in the advancement of society. Fellow graduate, Zahra Alzaabi,<br />

presented the speech in <strong>English</strong>. Representing the male graduates was Mohamed Al Katheeri who presented the male graduate<br />

speech in Arabic. He stated that the graduation ceremony is the day to reap the fruits of their labor. He remarked that this day<br />

epitomized the diligence and perseverance of the collective efforts of a team led by those who challenged them to their maximum<br />

potential including all faculty and staff. the graduate, Hussain Madhi delivered the <strong>English</strong> version of the address.<br />

Zahra Alzaabi Shamsa Al Mehairi Hussain Madhi<br />

Mohamed Al Katheeri<br />

Dr. Tarik Aouam / Assistant Professor<br />

Chair of Industrial Engineering Department<br />

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences<br />

Dr. Aouam holds a PhD in the field of Industrial Engineering obtained from<br />

Purdue <strong>University</strong> in West Lafayette Indiana, USA. His dissertation’s topic<br />

is “Incentive Contracts using Simulation Benchmarks for natural gas local<br />

distribution companies and regulation.” Dr. Aouam’ s research interests<br />

include Operations Research (OR) applications in energy, risk management,<br />

supply chain management and wireless communications. Dr. Aouam<br />

previously worked in the airline industry.


V.C. Exclusive Interview with Abu Dhabi TV<br />

Darwish Lary<br />

Bachelor Degree<br />

Industrial Engineering<br />

I am very ecstatic today to have<br />

been a part of such a grand and<br />

organized graduation ceremony.<br />

My major has taught me discipline<br />

and many important skills crucial<br />

to my professional career. I advice<br />

all future students looking for an indemand<br />

career to join the Industrial Engineering Department.<br />

Salem Alreyami<br />

Master Degree<br />

Business Administration<br />

After graduating, I feel I have<br />

accomplished a very significant<br />

achievement in my life, for at times it<br />

seemed to be a difficult goal to reach.<br />

But I stand here with my diploma in<br />

hand as a testimony to my family and<br />

country to be proud and honored, as<br />

I promise to serve them with all my knowledge and skills I<br />

have acquired from my studies at <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Graduates Interviews<br />

Business Administration / Faculty of Business<br />

Dr. Adobor holds a PhD in Business Administration from John Molson School<br />

of Business Concordia <strong>University</strong> in Canada. His major focus was on<br />

Strategic Management and Management Policy, and minor area of focus<br />

was on Organizational Behavior. Dr. Adobor has received many honors and<br />

awards; he received a distinction for his dissertation which was nominated<br />

for Governor General of Canada’s Award of Excellence. Dr. Adobor has<br />

numerous distinguished publications covering several topics in Business<br />

Administration some of which have been accepted and distributed by the<br />

Harvard Business School Press. He has experiences in business and<br />

industry fields as well as academic work experience in the United States,<br />

Nigeria, Ghana, and Canada.<br />

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Special Edition<br />

His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahim Sabouni, Vice Chancellor<br />

of <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was overwhelmed with happiness and<br />

pride with the graduation of the first batch of students. He is<br />

confident the graduates will show great responsibility toward<br />

their community conducted with confidence and professionalism,<br />

and he encourages the graduates to not stop here but to continue<br />

and aspire to achieve greater goals and ambitions. He urged<br />

them to climb the academic ladder and continue their education,<br />

to attain post-graduate degrees, pursue and accomplish higher<br />

academic careers to the fullest.<br />

Amani El-Abd<br />

Bachelor Degree<br />

Industrial Engineering<br />

I am very happy to be graduating<br />

with the first batch of graduating<br />

students from <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

I am very honored to be the first<br />

female student to have graduated<br />

from the Industrial Engineering<br />

Department and encourage every<br />

female out there to enroll in this department as the demand for<br />

Industrial Engineers is growing in the job market.<br />

Reem Albaharna<br />

Master Degree<br />

Business Administration<br />

I’m excited to be graduating today<br />

among my fellow master degree<br />

colleagues from <strong>ALHOSN</strong> university.<br />

I consider this a great and positive<br />

step in the development and<br />

construction of our country and<br />

I aspire to play an active role in<br />

achieving that.<br />

Dr. Henry Adobor / Associate Professor<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

New Appointements


Special Edition<br />

New Appointements<br />

Dr. Fadia Hegazy / Associate Professor<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

Press & Commencement<br />

Emirates Today Newspaper Al Khaleej Newspaper<br />

Al Bayan Newspaper Emirates News Agency (WAM)<br />

Management Information Systems / Faculty of Business<br />

Dr. Hegazy holds a PhD from the <strong>University</strong> of Bradford, United Kingdom, in<br />

Information Systems. She previously worked as an Associate Professor of MIS<br />

in the American <strong>University</strong> of Kuwait, Gulf <strong>University</strong> of Science and Technology<br />

in Kuwait, State <strong>University</strong> of New York, USA. She also has experience as<br />

Lecturer and Assistant Professor of Information Systems at Zayed <strong>University</strong>,<br />

<strong>University</strong> of Sharjah in UAE, and <strong>University</strong> of Bahrain in Bahrain. She has taught<br />

many courses including Object-Oriented Programming languages, Information<br />

Technology, E-Commerce, Web Development, Database Planning, Design and<br />

Implementation and MIS. Dr. Hegazy has many publications in various academic<br />

journals and conferences on different topics including: The Effect of Decision<br />

Support Systems Efficiency and Effectiveness on Competitive Performance, Data<br />

Warehousing Success: The Impact of Computer Implementation Factors, and<br />

the Effect of Using IT tools on Managerial Decisions Quality and Effectiveness.<br />

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Master Degree of Business Administration<br />

Female<br />

Afrah Saif Mohamed<br />

Aishah Jumah Khalaf Mesmari<br />

Ayesha Ibrahim Jasim Al Zaabi<br />

Fatema Ahmed Musabah Al Romaithi<br />

Fatima Abdulla Ahmed Al Rumaithi<br />

Fatima Hussain Mohammed Alshaali<br />

Hamda Aldehaimi Mohamed Al Mansouri<br />

Husa Yousef Othman Ahmed<br />

Khawla Hashem Al Junaibi<br />

Marwa Mohamed Al Menhali<br />

Mouza Ahmed Musabah Al Romaithi<br />

Muna Majed Mohamed Almansoori<br />

Reem Abdulla Ahmed Albaharna<br />

Saeeda Ahmed Musabah Al Romaithi<br />

Shaikha Ali Ahmed Alhosani<br />

Shamsa Rashed Sultan Al Mehairi<br />

Sultana Salem Halais Al Ketbi<br />

Teeha Khalifa Ahmed Al Suwaidi<br />

Thureya Fahad Ali<br />

Zahra Sultan Saleh Alzaabi<br />

Master Degree of Business Administration<br />

Male<br />

Ahmed Salem Faraj Al Tamimi<br />

Ali Hasan Salem Al Hosani<br />

Ali Hasan Habban Al Kathiri<br />

Ebrahim Mohammed Ebrahim Al Nuwais<br />

Eisa Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei<br />

Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Dhaheri<br />

Hamad Mohammed Asad Al Dahmani<br />

Helal Hadef Helal Almansoori<br />

Husain Mohamed Husain Al Fardan<br />

Khaled Mohamed Ahmed Almarzouqi<br />

Khalifa Nasser Asad Al Dahmani<br />

Moahamed Salem Ghabesh Al Khumaisi<br />

Mohamed Abdul Jabbar Mohamed Alali<br />

Mohamed Abdulla Saeed Al Katheeri<br />

Mohamed Ahmed Jumaa Alhammadi<br />

Nasser Tuwali Khudoom Alnuaimi<br />

Osman Moh'd J. Al Najjar<br />

Graduate Students Names<br />

Salah Salem Ahmed Al Habsi<br />

Salem Abdulaziz Mustafa Almarzooqi<br />

Salem Ghaleb Abdulla Alreyami<br />

Sulayem Saleh Musallam Al Meharrami<br />

Tareq Saeed Salem Almuhairi<br />

Bachelor Degree of Business Administration<br />

Female<br />

Al Yazia Thani Mohamed Al Murar<br />

Amal Masha Alla Mohamed Al Khuori<br />

Amal Nasser Balkhair Al-Mashgari<br />

Amena Salem Saif Al Suwaidi<br />

Asma Saber Alhameli<br />

Asma Saeed Yousif Al Suwaidi<br />

Badreya Abdulla Ahmad Alshehhi<br />

Ebtesam Abdul Latif Yousef Al Marzouqi<br />

Fatima Jasim Mubarak Alzaabi<br />

Fawzeya Abdulla Obaid<br />

Heba Saleh Nasser Alawdhali<br />

Huda Hasan Ahmed Al Besher<br />

Laila Aziz Saleh Al Hammadi<br />

Latifa Eissa Saeed Alkaabi<br />

Mariam Mohamed Alhosani<br />

Mariam Saleh Alhameli<br />

Muntaha Naser Obaid Aal Ali<br />

Nadine Yacoup Kanj<br />

Nahla Rashed Salem Al Qubaisi<br />

Noura Almas Khalfan Al Murar<br />

Sabeeha Saeed Ahmed Almazrouei<br />

Salma Alshaiba Saeed Al Neaimi<br />

Sameera Mohamed Qalais Bafaqas<br />

Bachelor Degree of Business Administration<br />

Male<br />

Abdulla Mohamed Abdulla Al Hosani<br />

Abdulla Salem Butti Al Qubaisi<br />

Ali Mohamed Ahmed Al Amoudi<br />

Hamdan Mohamed Saif Al Ali<br />

Hasan Saleh Mohamed Al Mejaini<br />

Husein Ibrahim S. M. S. Hashim Alfardan<br />

Khaled Mubarak Saeed Al Kayoumi<br />

Majed Mohamed Abdulla Al Senani<br />

Majid Thani Mohamed Almehairi<br />

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences<br />

Dr. Kaddoura has a BSc in Physics and Mathematics from the <strong>University</strong><br />

Al Fateh in Libya, a Masters in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina<br />

State <strong>University</strong>, and a Masters and PhD in Applied Statistics from the <strong>University</strong><br />

of Alabama, USA. Dr. Kaddoura has vast experience in the fields<br />

of Mathematics and Statistics and has taught various courses in the both<br />

including honor level courses. Dr. Kaddoura has taught at North Carolina<br />

State, The <strong>University</strong> of Alabama, The American <strong>University</strong> of Sharjah, and<br />

The Petroleum Institute. She also has a number of publications covering<br />

topics such as “Short term Load Forecasting” and “Density estimation”.<br />

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Mohamed Faisal Ahmed Trkawi<br />

Mohamed Omair Fadhel Al Mansoori<br />

Mohsen Ali Mahmood Abdulmanea<br />

Mubarak Ali Abdulla Al Neyadi<br />

Naser Hamad Khadem Al Qubaisi<br />

Salem Suhail Salem Al Ameri<br />

Tahnoon Esmail Saeed Noman<br />

Taleb Habib Taher Al Hashmi<br />

Bachelor Degree of Management<br />

Information Systems / Female<br />

Fatima Malalla Saeed Alkhamiri<br />

Ghadeer Manhl Modher Kindi<br />

Huda Manhl Modher Kindi<br />

Mariam Eisa Yousuf Alhosani<br />

Mona Mohamed Al Waheebi<br />

Muna Abdulla Saeed Alnaqbi<br />

Sameera Ghanem Salem Al Sayari<br />

Bachelor Degree of Management<br />

Information Systems / Male<br />

Abdulla Jumaa Ali Alromaithi<br />

Mohamad Karem Ahmad<br />

Bachelor Degree of Science in<br />

Industrial Engineering / Female<br />

Amani Walid El-Abd<br />

Bachelor Degree of Science in<br />

Industrial Engineering / Male<br />

Abdulkareem Ahmed Saeed<br />

Abdulla Saeed Abdulla Al Shamisi<br />

Ali Moine El Rifai<br />

Baha' Kamal Mah'd Hajar<br />

Bassam Aziz Khalife<br />

Darwish Ahmed Darwish Lari<br />

Hussain Abdulla Aqeel Madhi<br />

Khalid Abdulla Khalfan Almarzouqi<br />

Khalifa Bakhit Saeed Al Ketbi<br />

Mahmoud Moh'dnoraldin Mojahed<br />

Mohammad Faraj Moh'd Khair<br />

Nazmi Rateb Nazmi Al Dabbagh<br />

Shadi Moh'd Yousef Gharib<br />

Yaaqub Mohamed Saeed Al Ghasani<br />

Yaman Ramdan Al Zaid<br />

Dr. Mawia Kaddoura / Assistant Professor<br />

Special Edition<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

New Appointements


pecial Special Edition<br />

New Appointements<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> (AHU) Signs MOU with<br />

Arts, Sciences & Technology <strong>University</strong> in Lebanon (AUL)<br />

Professor Adnan Hamza stated, “Our collaboration with<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> is opening up new horizons for the<br />

Universities of Art, Sciences and Technology in Lebanon due to<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong>’s distinguished academic reputation.” Professor Adnan<br />

added that “the strategy of implementing what was agreed upon<br />

in the meeting includes the possibility of cooperation in the field<br />

of development, training and exchange of faculty members,<br />

administrators and students, and the development of academic<br />

programs and scientific research between both universities”.<br />

Dr. Hany El Naggar / Assistant Professor<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

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The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by<br />

Professor Abdul Rahim Sabouni, AHU Vice Chancellor, and<br />

Professor Adnan Hamza, AUL President. The MOU aims to<br />

promote educational cooperation and exchange in the following<br />

areas: training and development, faculty and administrative<br />

exchange, student’s exchange programs and establishing<br />

academic collaboration as well.<br />

Professor Sabouni pointed “This MOU is a new initiate for both<br />

universities to exchange academic and professional expertise<br />

that will contribute to advanced development of academic<br />

programs and scientific research which in consequence will<br />

promote the process of optimum education in the <strong>University</strong>.”<br />

Civil Engineering / Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences<br />

Dr. El Naggar worked with Hatch Mott MacDonald in Mississauga, Ontario as<br />

Tunnel Specialist. Dr. El Naggar is a Structural Engineer with 12 years experience<br />

in civil construction, structural and geotechnical engineering and research. He<br />

has participated in several structural and geotechnical investigations, and is<br />

experienced in tunnel design and foundation design. Dr. El Naggar’s research<br />

involves the behavior of concrete tunnel linings in soft ground and rock. He<br />

has worked with the Geotechnical Research Centre (GRC) at the <strong>University</strong> of<br />

Western Ontario and with Ontario Concrete Pipe Association (OCPA) where he<br />

was involved in a number of research projects. He has several publications<br />

in refereed journals and conferences. Dr. El Naggar is a member of several<br />

Professional Associations including the Association of Professional Engineers of<br />

Ontario (PEO), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), THE Canadian<br />

Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE), AND THE Engineers Syndicate, Egypt.


<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> at Najah Exhibition 2008<br />

The Exhibition this year was the most successful of all<br />

NAJAH events. <strong>ALHOSN</strong> stand was visited by more than 1200<br />

visitors from schools, universities, institutes and corporate<br />

representatives.<br />

Industrial Engineering / Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences<br />

Dr. Awad received his PhD from Wayne State <strong>University</strong> in Detroit Michigan,<br />

USA. His dissertation topic focused on “Analytical Meta-model<br />

Based Global Sensitivity Analysis for Robust Design”. Dr. Awad has<br />

a wide range of experience in both the academic and industry fields in<br />

many countries including the United States, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.<br />

He has many publications in the field of Six Sigma, Applied Statistics<br />

and Quality and Reliability Engineering and taught courses<br />

on Robust Design, Reliability Engineering and design for Six Sigma.<br />

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NAJAH exhibition was held at ADNEC from 19th to 21st<br />

October 2008, which attracted all local, regional and international<br />

institutes and universities. As always, <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> took<br />

part in ALNAJAH Exhibition to introduce its up to date programs<br />

to visitors and potential students.<br />

The Exhibition was honored by the presence of His<br />

Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of<br />

Higher Education and Scientific Research who inaugurated the<br />

exhibition on the opening day.<br />

His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan was<br />

greeted by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdul Rahim Sabouni, Staff<br />

and Faculty members of <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Dr. Mahmoud Awad /Assistant Professor<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

New Appointements


pecial Special Edition<br />

New Appointements<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> Celebrates<br />

UAE 37th National Day<br />

Amid joyful festivities, <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> celebrated UAE’s<br />

37th National Day on the <strong>University</strong> campus which<br />

was colorfully adorned with many photographs<br />

representing the rich historical fabric<br />

and traditions of the UAE. Visitors<br />

were treated to a buffet serving<br />

local cuisine; sweets and juice were<br />

provided throughout the evening.<br />

Guests enjoyed live traditional UAE<br />

entertainers performing a local cultural<br />

dance, in addition to decorative henna and<br />

children face painting activities. Traditional<br />

arts and crafts by local artists were displayed throughout the<br />

university highlighting the potency of the local talent. Present<br />

at the event were His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahim Sabouni<br />

Vice-Chancellor of AHU, Dr. Hamdi Al-Sheibani Provost of<br />

the <strong>University</strong>, along with other members of the <strong>University</strong>’s<br />

faculty and staff and prominent social figures from the local<br />

community, all joining the female student body in its tribute to<br />

its beloved UAE. Friends and families were welcomed to join in<br />

on the festivities. Dr. Abdul Rahim warmly welcomed all guests<br />

and thanked all those who participated in preparing for the<br />

festivities, giving special appraisal to the <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

female student body who organized the fun, memorable event.<br />

Dr. Mhamed Zineddine / Assistant Professor<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

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<strong>ALHOSN</strong> Participates in<br />

Sharjah’s Education Show<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> participated in the International<br />

Education Show that took place on the 26th - 30th of November<br />

2008 at the Expo Center in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The<br />

exhibition was commenced by H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmad<br />

Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and<br />

Tourism Development Authorities. The Show is considered<br />

to be one of the most important exhibitions for prospective<br />

students seeking to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and<br />

vocational courses in the UAE. Students and their families<br />

can attain essential information about leading educational<br />

institutes in the UAE as well as abroad all under one roof.<br />

Prospective students are offered thorough and professional<br />

counseling services that will allow them to choose the right<br />

course and institute as per his/her objectives, ability and<br />

budget.<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong>’s venue was visited by a multitude of students<br />

as it showcased the diverse programs and degrees offered.<br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> provided aspirants for higher education many<br />

programs and skill enhancement courses that pertain to their<br />

current job status. <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong> caters to the needs of<br />

all different types of prospective students as well as providing<br />

guidance and counseling to assist them in their future plans.<br />

AHU offers a window of opportunities with its diverse selection<br />

of programs and courses making it unique and one of the most<br />

prominent institutions in the UAE.<br />

Management Information Systems / Faculty of Business<br />

Dr. Zineddine holds a PhD in IT Management (Security) from Capella <strong>University</strong>.<br />

His experience ranges from System Engineer, Programmer, Database Engineer<br />

and System Administrator. He has worked in different companies and served<br />

as an Instructor at different universities in the United States and Morocco.


Arabic Language Fair at <strong>ALHOSN</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>ALHOSN</strong> hosted a unique Fair spotlighting the Arabic<br />

Language. The Fair was under supervision by <strong>ALHOSN</strong>’s own<br />

Dr. Mohamed Saeed Hasab El Naby, Assistant Professor in<br />

the Department of Education, and organized by the <strong>University</strong><br />

Student Body, as well as a large number of students.<br />

The Fair highlighted the linguistic heritage of the Arabic<br />

Language by showcasing artistic and beautiful Arabic calligraphy<br />

samples in its various forms. Posters were displayed illustrating<br />

ancient and modern Arabic poetry, as well as intriguing displays<br />

of literary creations presented by the students including unique<br />

stories and poems of their own creativity, under supervision by<br />

Dr. Mohamed Saeed Hasab El Naby .<br />

The fair was concluded by a poignant poetry session that was<br />

attended by His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdul Rahim Sabouni,<br />

Vice Chancellor, Dr. Hamdi Al-Sheibani, Provost of AHU and a<br />

select group of poets from the popular talent television program<br />

“Million’s Poet” including: Saeed Al-Kitbi, Saud Al-Masabi, and<br />

media personality Nasir Al-Johouri. Many students and families<br />

attended the event alongside a number of faculty and staff<br />

members who also took part of the unique occasion.<br />

Business Administration / Faculty of Business<br />

Dr. Abdul Hadi obtained his PhD in Financial Management/Business Administration<br />

from Texas Tech <strong>University</strong>, USA. He has worked as a professor in many universities<br />

across the USA, UAE, Jordan and was also a professor at the universities of<br />

Philadelphia, Petra, UAE Universities , George Town <strong>University</strong> , The International<br />

Institute of Washington DC., Chicago, Missouri (USA) and Berlin Germany. Dr.<br />

Abdul Hadi also worked in the professional field as an Investment, Financial and<br />

Portfolio Director in the UAE and also Investments and Portfolio Regional Manager<br />

as well as an Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Kuwait,<br />

top Executives MBA and leadership training programs Financial manager for<br />

Texas Instruments ,computers and Electronics Radars systems. He has many<br />

researches , articles in various business journals and published many books on<br />

various topics. Dr. Abdul Hadi has also conducted several conferences and<br />

seminars and is also a member in many different committee’s and councils.<br />

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Dr. Mohamad S.R. Abdul Hadi / Assistant Professor<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

New Appointements


pecial Special Edition<br />

New Appointements<br />

Mrs. Lori Kathleen Hossain / <strong>English</strong> Instructor<br />

Issue 5 <strong>ALHOSN</strong> Newsletter December 2008<br />

Commencement Cermony Photos<br />

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences<br />

Mrs. Hossain received her Master’s degree in <strong>English</strong> (specialization in TESOL)<br />

from Southeast Missouri State <strong>University</strong> in the USA in 1998. Her wide range<br />

of experience includes being an Academic Co-ordinator and <strong>English</strong> Instructor<br />

at Southeast Missouri State, <strong>English</strong> Department, a Lecturer at North South<br />

<strong>University</strong> in Bangladesh, as well as a Director of Courses at the American Center<br />

in Burma. Mrs. Hossain has also given many presentations pertaining to the field<br />

of <strong>English</strong> Language. The topics include: “Using Realia with Young Learners in<br />

the ESL/EFL Classroom” and “Adapting for the ESP Journalism Classroom.”<br />

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