2016

Newsletter

U.A.E. Embassy - Cultural Division

Inside this issue:

Flag Day

Future Leaders Forum

Minister of Youth Visit

UAE Students Forum 2016

Excellent students List

Message From The Cultural Attaché

Flag Day

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba raised the United Arab Emirates flag with

diplomats and embassy employees in Washington, DC Nov. 3.2016

H. E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi

Visit to the Future Leaders Forum

H. E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State, Higher

Educa-on affairs and H. E. Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State

for Youth Affairs and Dr. Suaad Al-oraimi the Cultural A1aché

during the Future Leaders Forum in Los Angeles/California.

• Her Excellency Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs visited the

embassy and met with students. She discussed the policy of the government of

the UAE in integra-ng youth in the process of building their country. H.E. urged

and encouraged students to take the opportuni-es in sharing leadership and

responsibility as they key to UAE's growth in the future.

Minister of State visit to the UAE Embassy

Washington D.C

Dr. Suaad Al-oraimi, the Cultural A1aché met with a group from

Digital Media Academy during their visit to our embassy

Digital Media Academy

A delega-on from Nawah (Energy Company) met with the Cultural

A1aché Dr. Suaad Al-oraimi and discussed the possibility of a part-

nership with the Cultural Division in the future.

Nawah Energy Company Visit

Each year, the UAE Embassy in Washington DC hosts a three day student

forum. This conference brings together UAE students in the US. This is a

great opportunity for students to meet with officials from UAE and to net-

work with fellow students while connec-ng with officials from the UAE and

mee-ng top rated UAE public and private companies.

The 2016 three day student forum in Washington, DC will include ac-vi-

-es, workshops and a job fair with many UAE based company representa-

-ves to offer informa-on and possible job opportuni-es. The event will

take place at the Marrio1 Wardman Park hotel, DC from the 24th to the

27th of November 2016.

UAE Students Forum 2016

What do You Know about Khalifa University?

Khalifa University is an independent, non-profit, coeduca-onal ins-tu-on inaugurated in 2007 as

part of an Abu Dhabi Government ini-a-ve. Khalifa University is supported by the UAE govern-

ment and owned en-rely by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. With campuses in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah,

Khalifa University is dedicated to the advancement of learning through teaching and research

and to the discovery and applica-on of knowledge. It endeavors to be an interna-onally recog-

nized research university, with a world class reputa-on for interdisciplinary teaching and re-

search and a tradi-on of partnering with leading academic ins-tu-ons from around the world.

The University is modeled around the American system of higher educa-on and is ac-vely devel-

oping an interna-onal network of partners, faculty members, and research programs to advance

regionally relevant research and innova-on in the UAE and the region at large.

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has embarked on a bold vision to develop a vibrant and regionally rele-

vant knowledge economy. With a strong emphasis on science, technology and innova-on, Khalifa

University will align its academic offerings, research programs and mission very closely with that

economic transforma-on. Specific strategic sectors of the UAE economy that the university is fo-

cusing its efforts around are Informa-on and Communica-on Technology (ICT), Aerospace,

Transport & Logis-cs, Energy & the Environment, Healthcare and Security.

Currently, Khalifa University enrolls over 1300 students studying in several specialized engineer-

ing programs, all of which have been accredited by the Ministry of Higher Educa-on, UAE. Ten

undergraduate engineering-based programs and 9 graduate degree programs, six of undergrad-

uate degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accredita-on Commission of ABET .

Khalifa University will be undergoing a drama-c change in the coming years as the demand for

higher educa-on in the UAE con-nues to grow. In line with the objec-ves of the Abu Dhabi Vi-

sion 2030, Khalifa University has begun construc-on on a campus expansion project that will see

the school expand by 132,000 sqm by 2016.

Message from Student himself:

I am a graduate student in Interna-onal Re-

la-ons at Boston University. I recently com-

pleted Summer 2016 Internship for two

months at the United Na-ons. I was

a1ached to the Office of the Permanent

Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the

United Na-ons in New York. During the In-

ternship, I was fortunate to par-cipate the

UNGA 71stst

session and I was charged with

two important tasks:

1.) Media schedules and Management.

Together with the Media Team-

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) I assisted the team to coordinate schedules, plans

news releases and news coverage back to MOFA.

2) Par-cipa-ng in the Youth Delega-on: The second task involved par-cipa-on with the

Youth Delega-on and the Youth Circle. I par-cipated in the various youth events,

mee-ngs and programs held with youth from all around the world.

This internship provided me with the great opportuni-es to understand interna-onal poli-

-cs, business, research, networking, team work and the opera-on of the UAE Permanent

Mission.

A1ending with our Ministers deepened my knowledge on UAE poli-cal posi-ons and poli-

cies on many issues at the interna-onal level. I would like to thank HH Sheikh Abdulla Bin

Zayed AlNahyan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Mission of the UAE for

gran-ng me access and all the opportuni-es. To HE Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, HE Am-

bassador Yousef AlOtaiba, and the all diplomats involved, my deepest gra-tude for the

very valuable experience offered to me.

Student Majid Eisa AlNuaimi get the honor

to meet with H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zayed

AL-Nahyan The Minister of Forign Affairs During his Internship at UNITED NATION & Par8cipa8on

United Na8on General Assembly (UNGA) 71st

Session

I am an undergraduate student majoring in Aerospace Engineer-

ing. Besides my study, I have taken the opportunity to take a set of

trainings and mentorship, such as quality management fundamentals,

Human Resources Strategies and Methods, Developing

an Effective Resume and Global Leadership training.

The objective is to learn the set of knowledge that can

help boost my career when coming back home. For

three years, I have been blessed to live in Auburn at

proximity to Auburn University home to American

Southern Football. From one side, I learnt a lot about the American So-

thern culture and I benefit from the activities that take place within the

city.

In addition, since I started school at Tuskegee University, I joined

several communities. The cultural activities took another path that I

started organizing events, such as being part an international food fes-

tival within the my university. All in all, Extracurricular activities can

boost students’ resumes but need a great deal of time management

and organization. Fortunately, I have managed my time and learned

how to use the available resources in place.

In conclusion, I always consider myself as an ambassador of my

country representing its great nation and its wonderful culture. For

that, I urge all emirates students who are studying abroad to show the

world how a great and amazing is UAE.

My Experience: Hamad Al Ali

Pennsylvania State University offers a number of programs in the fields of sustainability

and renewable energy. At the Bachelor’s level, Penn State offers a degree in Environmen-

tal Systems Engineering. According to the university: The program is unique as it is de-

signed to address cri-cal environmental, safety and health problems of the basic indus-

tries such as those involved in the extrac-on, conversion, and u-liza-on of energy and

mineral resources. The courses are sequenced so that students acquire an appropriate

blend of theory, applica-ons, and design and are equipped with the fundamentals neces-

sary to maintain lifelong professional growth.

This degree could prepare students for the fast-growing fields of sustainable energy and

environmentally-conscious engineering. Penn State also offers a Bachelor’s degree in Bio-

Renewable Systems. This program prepares students for careers or graduate programs in

science, engineering or business.

The BioRenewable Systems (BRS) program uniquely prepares students to solve 21st cen-

tury problems and a1ain careers in both tradi-onal sectors and those rela-ng to the

emerging bioeconomy. Students in this program will secure: (1) knowledge of fundamen-

tal sciences related to resources, processes, and products in biorenewable systems; (2)

communica-on and managerial skills relevant to careers in product development, tech-

nology, sales, marke-ng and management; and (3) the ability to apply systems analysis

skills, posi-oning them for effec-ve problem solving and leadership in the agricultural

and bioproducts industries.

The University of Southern California offers a Master of Science in Green Technologies

which

emphasizes green systems and the environment, energy technology and efficiency, and

sustainability and society. The discipline seeks opportuni-es for alterna-ve sourcing, con-

serva-on, efficiency and repurposing through an understanding of product life cycles

from origins to recycling or inevitable disposal. Green technologists will design products,

processes and complex infrastructure systems to promote sustainable a1ributes of im-

portance to the environment and the global community.

Green Programs

Here at the Cultural Division, we are very proud of all the hard work our scholarship students

put into their academic work. As we head into finals season, here are some Dos and Don’ts to

help you finish the semester strong!

DON’T: Subs8tute caffeine for a good night’s sleep!

While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the workload ap-

proaching finals, it’s important to maintain a regular

sleep schedule, and caffeine can make it hard to focus

and reduce the benefits of studying.

DO: Get plenty of rest. While you may have tons of

studying today, those all-nighters may do more harm

than good. Make sure to get plenty of sleep (around 8 hours) in order for your brain to consoli-

date memories

DON’T: Wait un8l the last minute to complete assign-

ments or start reviewing. Most professors will have all

the deadlines for end-of-semester assignments listed in

the syllabus. Be sure to review these dates so you don’t

get caught off guard

DO: Create a study schedule and start making outlines.

Organizing all of your due dates and assignments in one

place can help you to allocate your -me wisely. Focus on the subjects you have trouble with and

save the easiest ones for last.

DON’T: Think you’re all alone. Finals can be a stressful

-me for everyone; don’t feel the need to go it alone

DO: Use your university resources and the Cultural Di-

vision if you need help! If you’re having trouble in a

course, try reaching out to fellow students to form a

study group, or asking professors for addi-onal re-

sources. Most universi-es offer many academic and

emo-onal support services free of charge for students,

and as always we’re happy to offer any help we can

here at the Cultural Division.

Never give up!

No Name Term MAJOR_E INST_NAME

1 Saeed Salah Saeed Mohammed Alharbi Spring 2016 Chemical Engineering University of Southern California

2 Sara Salahaldeen Aljanahi Spring 2016 Mathema-cs University of Oregon

3 Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Alfaqeeh

Alamoudi Spring 2016 Aerospace Engineering

Embry-Riddle Aeronau-cal University -

Presco1

4 Adil Naushad Nour Hussain Spring 2016 Finance Columbia University in the City of New

York

5 Hamdan Saeed Saeed Rashed AlHmoudi Spring 2016 Aerospace Engineering Florida Ins-tute of Technology

6 Humaid Sami A. Yaseen Alkhuwai1er Spring 2016 Mechanical Engineering University of South Carolina - Columbia

7 Sara Abdulrahim Muallemi Spring 2016 Avia-on Administra-on Embry-Riddle Aeronau-cal University -

Presco1

8 Mohamed Jasem Mohamed AlHosani Spring 2016 Engineering Science Oregon Ins-tute of Technology

9 Mohammed Matar Mohammed AL Mheiri Spring 2016 Public Administra-on CSUSB

10 Sarah Yousuf Abdulla Arif Spring 2016 Chemical Engineering San Jose State University

11 Sarah Salem Mohammed Alhosani Spring 2016 Electrical Engineering Wright State University

12 Mohamed Faiez Bagahizel Spring 2016 Nuclear Engineering Pennsylvania State University - University Park

13 Majid Ahmad Yaqoob Altamimi Spring 2016 Finance / Accoun-ng University of Tampa

14 Madar Khalid Abdulla Alsuwaidi Spring 2016 Hospitality Management Kent State University

15 Mohammad Ali Obaid Ali Alhamly Spring 2016 Economics Pace University

16 Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed Alkamali Spring 2016 Chemical Engineering Pennsylvania State University - University

Park

17 Omer Hamed Ali Alsafi Alhashmi Spring 2016 Economics Arizona State University - Tempe

18 Majid Salahadeen Abdallah Almarzooqi Spring 2016 Pre Medicine Creighton University

19 Sultan Yousef A. Alharmoodi Spring 2016 Accounting University of Massachusetts - Boston

20 Thamir Faisal Mohammad Alansari Spring 2016 Finance San Jose State University

21 Amna Ebrahim Mohammed Alnuwais Spring 2016 Finance Arizona State University - Tempe

22 Mohamed Ali Al Reyami Spring 2016 Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines

23 Mansour Humaid Saif Saeed Alqemzi Spring 2016 Mechanical Engineering University of Hartford

24 Mohamed Ramadan Alharmoody Spring 2016 Finance Arizona State University - Tempe

25 Saeed Zayed Abdulla Al Menhali Spring 2016 Chemical Engineering Tennessee Tech University

26 Shahla Mohammed Habib Al Ghareeb Spring 2016 Psychology University of Colorado Denver

27 Bader Rahmah Mohamed AlAnsari Spring 2016 Banking and Finance San Jose State University

28 Fa-ma Hassan Ali Mohammed Spring 2016 Finance Kent State University - Kent

No Name Term MAJOR_E INST_NAME

29 Ahmed Ali Ahmed Al Menhali Summer 2016 Mechanical Engineer-

ing University of Minnesota - Twin Ci-es

30 Sahar Ahmed Almarzooqi Spring 2016 Biology Pennsylvania State University - University

31 Abdulla Mohamed Zaman Alkhaja Spring 2016 Electrical Engineering University of Arizona -Tucson

32 Fa-ma Osama Mohamed Husain Alhasani Spring 2016 Engineering Technolo-

gy Rochester Ins-tute of Technology

33 Amir Adnan Abdulghaffar Almaimani Spring 2016 Finance Boston College

34 Mohammad Talal Mir Khoori Spring 2016 Entrepreneurship Arizona State University

35 Omar Abdulla Alhebsi Spring 2016 Nuclear Engineering Oregon State University

36 Khaleefa Hesham Mahmood M. Alkhateeb Spring 2016 Computer Science West Virginia University - Morgantown

37 Khaleefa Hesham Mahmood M. Alkhateeb Spring 2016 Computer Science West Virginia University - Morgantown

38 Hamid Jasim Al Ali Spring 2016 Mechanical Engineer-

ing

Pennsylvania State University - University

Park

39 Abdulla Ali Mohammed BaQ Alhashimi Spring 2016 Banking and Finance University of Dayton

40 Shogue Mohammad Hassan Fardan Spring 2016 Fashion Design The New School University

41 Ayesha Sehamuddin Hussain Galadari Spring 2016 Psychology Northeastern University - Boston

42 Sarah Mansoor Yousef Abdul Alawadi Spring 2016 Communication New York University

43 Ahmad Sadiq Ahmad Darwish Spring 2016 Electrical Engineering University of Colorado - Denver

44 Abdulla Saeed AlMheiri Spring 2016 Civil Engineering Arizona State University

45 Saeed Ali Alneyadi Winter 2016 Economics University of Arizona

46 Abdulla Nasser Aldarei Winter 2016 Finance DePaul University

47 Saeed Musleh Alahbabi Winter 2016 Finance Sea1le University

48 Saeed Juma Alkyeli Winter 2016 Economics University of Oregon

49 Saeed Mohammed Alblooshi Winter 2016 Finance University of Delaware

50 Mohammed Hamad Alameri Winter 2016 Finance University of Oregon

51 Zaal Ali Almansoori Winter 2016 Finance University of Oregon

52 Ali Mohammed Alameri Winter 2016 Finance University of Oregon

53 Saeed Ali Alneyadi Spring 2016 Economics University of Arizona

54 Saif Majed Alsuwaidi Spring 2016 Finance Pennsylvania State University

No Name Term MAJOR_E INST_NAME

55 Saeed Musleh Alahbabi Spring 2016 Finance Sea1le University

56 Saeed Juma Alkyeli Spring 2016 Economics University of Oregon

57 Mohammed Rashed Alhamiri Spring 2016 Finance University of Richmond

58 Saeed Mohammed Alblooshi Spring 2016 Finance University of Delaware

59 Khalaf Obaid Alkaabi Spring 2016 Finance Saint Louis University

60 Mohammed Hamad Alameri Spring 2016 Finance University of Oregon

61 Saeed Mohamed Almarri Spring 2016 Civil Engineering Michigan State University

62 Saeed Helal Aldhaheri Spring 2016 Finance Bentley University

63 Khalid Mohammed Aldhaheri Spring 2016 Finance Pennsylvania State University

64 Hamdan Hamad Alameri Spring 2016 Economics Lewis & Clark College

65 Sultan Abdulla Alshamsi Spring 2016 Computer Science Purdue University

66 Mohamed Alaa Eraiqat Spring 2016 Finance New York University

67 Ahmed Khalfan Aldhaheri Spring 2016 Finance American University

68 Mohammed Khamis Alkhyeli Spring 2016 Finance Arizona State University

69 Abdulla Nasser Aldarei Summer 2016 Finance DePaul University

70 Saeed Musleh Alahbabi Summer 2016 Finance Sea1le University

71 Ali Abdulla Almansoori Summer 2016 Finance University of Oregon

72 Saeed Khalifa Alktebi Summer 2016 Finance Bentley University

73 Saeed Mohammed Alblooshi Summer 2016 Finance University of Delaware

74 Helal Mohammed Alrashedi Summer 2016 Finance Michigan State University

75 Saeed Ahmed Aljaberi Summer 2016 Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan

76 Zaal Ali Almansoori Summer 2016 Finance University of Oregon

77 Saeed Helal Aldhaheri Summer 2016 Finance Bentley University

78 Khamis Mugheer Alkhaili Summer 2016 Finance, Math Bentley University

79 Nasser Muhsen Alefari Summer 2016 Business Administra-on Southern Methodist University