UBT Executive Education signed a new strategic partnership with the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) of the University of Zurich to co-develop and co-deliver exclusive programs for the Gulf countries. To note, nearly 76% of employed personnel in the private sector are in family businesses, and accordingly, these new programs intend to support those businesses and sustain employability.
In the presence of more than 150 leaders from various universities in the Arab world, the University of Business and Technology scored a new international achievement by advancing for the third year in a row in the (QS) ranking of the best universities in the Arab world for the year 2023 AD, which was launched during the first day of the (QS) Forum for Arab Universities, which was held During the period October 19 and 20, 2022 AD, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, The university celebrated its achievement of the 43rd Arab rank in the international students standard, and the 51st Arab rank in the international faculty standard, which came as a confirmation of the university’s efforts to enrich the educational experience in its holistic form, which comes through several factors, foremost of which is the cultural diversity of faculty members and students. The university includes nearly 30 nationalities representing five continents (North America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia). As contributed to the achievement of this achievement, the university adopted a policy of providing periodic educational trips locally and internationally for its students, in cooperation with major international universities. Business and technology only, but the opportunity was provided for the participation of students from various Saudi universities. In addition, the university adopts the practice of international educational trips, the last of which was to the Republic of Greece. The university enhances the international aspect of its programs through additional practices, including hosting international researchers, academics and professionals to hold meetings and lectures that are in line with the requirements of the various academic courses at the university, in addition to holding the university’s programs for benchmarking practices with international counterpart programs to ensure not only that these programs are aligned with market requirements. This is also reinforced by the adoption of external arbitration procedures by independent arbitrators working in reputable international universities, in addition to the use of international references in courses provided by major international publications. On this occasion, His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Abdullah bin Sadiq Dahlan, and His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Osama bin Ahmed Janadi, expressed their pride and pride in the continuous efforts made by the university’s employees to enhance the university’s position locally and internationally. As His Excellency Dr. Wiam Ben Hosni Tounsi, Vice President for Development and Quality, and General Supervisor of Academic Accreditation Projects and National and International Classifications, expressed his thanks and gratitude to all contributors to achieving this important international achievement, which confirms the continuation of the university’s endeavors towards national leadership in its educational and research services. The achievement is a confirmation of what the university achieved during April of this year by ranking 400 globally for the university’s contribution to achieving the two United Nations sustainable development goals related to reducing inequalities, in addition to adequate work and economic growth, and what the university achieved during the year 2021 AD by obtaining a five-star rating from The international organization QS, and the university was distinguished in 8 criteria, including the criteria of inclusiveness and internationalization.
The University of Business and Technology is always proud of its members achievements, and on that account the Chairman of Board of Trustees H.E. Dr Abdullah Dahlan started an initiative called “UBT Achievement Awards Ceremony” to recognize the distinguished achievements of UBT members and to encourage others to follow on their lead. The initiative is presented through UBT’s Business Development Center led by its General Supervisor Dr Haneen Mohammad Shoaib (Dean of the College of Business Administration for Females). The ceremony took place on the 20th of October 2022 and awarded different categories of achievement. It started with honoring previous Vice Presidents (Dr Mahmoud Baissa and Dr Ali Alkhabti), moving to current Deputy President for Quality and Development (Dr Weam Tunsi) and Vice President (Dr Fahad Aldhaban). Moving to faculty members who obtained their academic rank of Associate Professorship (Dr Hatem Akeel, Dr Mohammad Algarni and Dr Khalid Alshohaib). Then honoring the previous Director of Public Relations (Mr Mohammad Almutani), and the female faculty member who authored a scientific book (Dr Fatima Farsi). Moving to honoring the PhD distinguished academic supervisors of over 20 PhD candidates in UBT (Dr Suzilawati Kumarudin & Dr Samar Mohammad Shoaib), and the first of those PhD holders who obtained their Doctorate Degrees from UTM (Dr Dina Abdullah Dahlan, Dr Mosaab Habani, Dr Nadra Tawfig, Dr Alaa Lary, & Dr Kholod Aggad). The ceremony was even more special through the wise words of The Chairman of Board of Trustees Dr Abdullah Dahlan, who commended the achievements of the honored members, and who more than once stressed strongly how the faculty members in the University are the main pillars of the educational journey.
CBA's visit to NEOM's the Line Exhibition
Jeddah College of Advertising hosted today the third Advisory Board meeting for the year 2022, led by his Excellency the Chairman of Board of Trustees Dr Abdullah Sadiq Dahlan. The advisory board included a group of advertising and media leaders, led by His Excellency Counselor Mohamed Saeed Tayeb, the pioneer in leading the success of Tihama Company, Dr. Waleed Kattan CEO of Kattan Media, Mr. Talal Al-Dulaimi Chairman of TPH DDB, Mr. Qaswara Al-Khatib the Managing Director of the sector of Communication and Marketing in the National Activities Center & Chairman of Board at Webedia Arabia, Mr. Ziyad Organji CEO of Brandship Group, and leading personnel in marketing communications at the local and international levels, practically and scientifically, in addition to a number of college graduates who work in the advertising field (Ms. Hana Alsowaigh, Ms Layan Shams & Mr Abdullah Kamal) in the presence of the Dean, Vice Deans, Heads of Departments, college quality coordinator, and a number of professors specialized in the advertising field from around the world. The Dean of the Advertising College, Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, thanked all the attendees and praised their active participation, which contributes to raising the level of the college’s outputs and supports its strategy of continuous development to achieve its vision to be a leading college locally and recognized internationally for quality advertising communications education. The Advisory Board meeting was marked by sharing the college’s wonderful news, that all of its programs obtained academic accreditation, as well as obtaining the initial license for its latest post graduate program, in addition to signing many memoranda of understanding with important bodies such as the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and Saudi Cruise to activate the cooperation between academia and the industry. The team of the Advisory Council reached a number of great recommendations to activate creativity and innovation in the advertising field, which will be announced after studying and obtaining final approval from the higher management at the University.
In the framework of developing and supporting scientific research at Jeddah College of Advertising, represented by the Scientific Research Unit within the college led by Dr. Cristina Greco, JCA’s Consultant for Academic Affairs and Research Coordinator for DSR, and one of its activities is the “Journal Club” which holds many scientific lectures to discuss distinguished scientific research. Dr. Mohamad Saif, the distinguished PhD holder in Advertising Management discussed his experimental research project on consumer behaviour. The presentation resulted in a long and rich debate with the contribution of JCA and UBT’s researchers, online and on campus, the participation of the Deanship of Scientific Research, and with the idea of a new collaborative research project. The Dean of JCA, Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, thanked the wonderful efforts of the team in charge of the “Journal Club (Dr. Cristina Greco, Mr Saleh Takrouri and Ms. Safa Merheb and all the Communication Research Unit Team) for their support to promote the culture of scientific research in the College, which is one of the main pillars of the University and the College’s strategy.
Today JCA’s students delegation visited MBC studios, and got informed of the latest developments in the world of media content creation. JCA’s Dean is extremely thankful to the Director of MBC Group, Dr. Ali Jaber, and his distinguished team for the great support and for providing the students with the opportunity to learn about their academic specializations through the reality of the high technologic facilities of the MBC Group. Special thanks to our great JCA’s team organizers (Ms Maram Alsehli, Ms Adwaa Bagader), our excellent photographer Dr Yannis Kontos, wonderful videographer Ms Dania Mahrougi, and our star students on social media for the day Somaya Orabi, Abdullah Jamil & Alana Ashour.
The Arab artist, Muhammad Abdo visiting UBT and naming the artist Muhammad Abdo’s name on the sound studio of JCA at UBT, and his discussion with the students and the university employees During Mohammed Abdo visit to UBT in its new building on the Jeddah Corniche, where he toured between the corridors of the university and its global capabilities before he was interested in the group of modern studios that were equipped To serve students in the fields of visual, photography and montage, in addition to the sound and advertising departments. He was accompanied on the tour by His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Dahlan, the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Osama Janadi, the Vice Dean of JCA Dr. Heba Jamal, and a number of different university administrations and distinguished students.Muhammad Abdo expressed his admiration for the global equipment that keeps pace with the future, stressing that it will contribute to making a big shift at the long level and bring out a professional generation in the industry and production of art, advertising and media in Saudi Arabia at a time when the state, provided great support towards achieving Vision 2030.Muhammad Abdo, had a discussion with the and students about the field of study music, job opportunities and success in it, praised the university's excellence and happiness with this tour.At the conclusion of the visit, Dr. Abdullah Dahlan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees announced the naming of the sound studio at the JCA after Muhammad Abdo. In addition, the UBT is seeking to establish an institute dedicated to music that keeps pace with the great development witnessed by the arts in the Kingdom.
University of Business & Technology (UBT) ⚖️Jeddah College of Law(JCL)⚖️were delighted to host with Jeddah College of Engineering (JCE ) - Siemens Energy - at the UBT Corniche Campus. The attendees included: Dr. Florian Koemm, Vice President & Regional General Counsel Siemens Energy Middle East, Mr. Nadeem Anwar, Regional Compliance Manager Siemens Energy Middle East and Mr Mohamed Thabet, General Counsel Legal & Compliance Siemens Energy KSA. UBT and Siemens Energy discussed hybrid and sustainable energy solutions in line with the UBT strategic plan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision2030, as well as various areas of collaboration including student internships, graduate employment, and workshops and training by Siemens Energy at UBT. UBT look forward to a bright future ahead with Siemens Energy!
The University of Business & Technology - Jeddah College of Law (JCL) were proud to host a session Public Private Partnerships Trends and Best Practices Workshop' for the United States Department of State, the United States Commercial Law Development Program and the Saudi Bar Association(SBA). The event was attended by lawyers, academics, students, and professionals from industry to learn about this legal and financial initiative as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.