Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Attends Graduation Ceremony Of RIT-Dubai

Under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), the Rochester Institute of Technology - Dubai (RIT-Dubai), located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and member of DIEZ, graduated more than 250 students across 16 bachelor’s and master’s programs for the academic year 2023-2024.H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum emphasized the crucial role that universities play in achieving the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33. This includes building an education ecosystem that can keep pace with Dubai's future ambitions, enhancing human capital, advancing education, and providing students with future skills and abilities. The Dubai Social Agenda 33, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, aims to make Dubai one of the world's top 10 cities in terms of quality education by 2033. It also supports the development of a sustainable education system that nurtures talent and promotes entrepreneurship among students.Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of RIT-Dubai, highlighted the university's commitment to providing world-class education that strengthens Dubai's position as a preferred destination for students, graduates, and researchers from the region and around the world. He emphasized that RIT-Dubai plays a central role in the knowledge community in Dubai and the wider UAE. It is a vital economic and creative zone that enables young talents to lead opportunities in the future economy based on knowledge, innovation, and excellence. By doing so, it strengthens Dubai's competitiveness regionally and globally.Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ, emphasized the importance of integrating knowledge development and innovation for sustainable socio-economic growth. He praised RIT-Dubai for becoming a springboard for young talents and experts who lead development paths. The university has strengthened its position as a laboratory for the economy of tomorrow, benefiting from the latest in science and technology. The strategic partnership between DIEZ and RIT in promising research programs serves as a global model for economies keen to enhance competitiveness and sustainable growth opportunities.Dr. James Myers, Associate Provost for International Education and Global Programs at RIT, highlighted the positive impact of the graduates' specialties on their communities and careers, especially in Dubai. RIT has launched programs linked to artificial intelligence and advanced solutions, which align with Dubai's plans. He expressed pride in RIT-Dubai's achievements since its launch in 2008, as it has become an integral part of RIT in New York. The university is committed to enabling students with useful skills and abilities to benefit from promising opportunities and achieve success.Dr. Youssef Al-Assaf, President of RIT-Dubai, expressed pride in the university's students, faculty, and researchers for enhancing Dubai's journey towards greater scientific and knowledge excellence. He emphasized the creation of an educational ecosystem that supplies labor markets with creative cadres ready to create a bright future based on curiosity, research, continuous learning, and innovation. The university's location in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the knowledge and innovation hub within Dubai Urban Masterplan 2040, provides more opportunities to build partnerships with the government and private sectors.RIT-Dubai has graduated more than 1,900 students since 2010 across specialties vital to the knowledge, innovation, technology, and data economy in Dubai and the UAE. With the graduation of a new batch of motivated minds, they aspire to be a key partner in making Dubai one of the top three global cities for living and working by 2033.The specialties of graduates covered 16 academic programs. Nine of them are for undergraduate degrees, including global business management, marketing, electrical engineering, computing and information technologies, cybersecurity, psychology, finance, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and psychology. The remaining seven are for graduate degrees, including electrical engineering, cybersecurity, smart cities, data analytics, mechanical engineering, engineering management, and future foresight and planning. Next academic year, RIT-Dubai will launch two new master's degrees – new media design and organizational leadership and innovation.

With inputs from WAM