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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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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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 />
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New Appointements
Special Edition<br />
New Appointements<br />
Dr. Fadia Hegazy / Associate Professor<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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New Appointements
pecial Special Edition<br />
New Appointements<br />
Mrs. Lori Kathleen Hossain / <strong>English</strong> Instructor<br />
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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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