Introduction

The University’s Public Relations Department is considered one of the most important departments, due to its direct association with all internal and external departments and its responsibility for the university’s reputation and prestige. It is also one of the most dynamic and interactive departments with the university’s various activities and occasions. It also plays an important role in preparing and preparing for these events, coordinating with all relevant authorities, and making an effective contribution to the implementation of the university's policy and the performance of its mission. The Public Relations Department represents a link between the university administration and its academic and administrative sectors, and the outside community.

VISION

Leadership and excellence in providing public Relations services and building bridges of communication and cooperation with the internal and external audience of the university.

Message

Providing public relations services according to the highest levels of quality and highlighting the true image of the university and its role in building and developing the knowledge society in the city of Jeddah.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Includes:
  • Facebook, post pictures of the activities, visitor, and all related event.
  • Twitter, tweet everything related to the UBT activates, and events.
  • YouTube, upload videos related to UBT, such as graduation events, important events, and any of the student activities on any other media.

SERVICES

  • Participating in UBT’s internal and external events.
  • Projecting UBT identity on the media.
  • Managing UBT’s industry relations.
  • Managing press relations.
  • Disseminating UBT’s news on media channels.
  • Coordinating for UBT’s visits.
  • Managing social media channels.

NEWS AND EVENTS

23-Mar-2023
CBA’s Delegation Visit to Buba Arabia

The College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology, in cooperation with the Industry Relations Unit led by Dr. Alaa Lary, has organized an educational visit for male and female students of the accounting and finance departments to Bupa Arabia, supervised by Dr. Mohammed Al-Mekhlafi, Ms. Wid Hindi and Ms. Kholoud Bajunaid. Students had a tour to many divisions yet focusing on the finance and accounting departments. Attending a workshop on drafting a resume and interview etiquette. Three of the winners received job interview consulting services. The visit was concluded with a lunch meal with the company's representatives. Sincere gratitude to Bupa Arabia Corporation for welcoming and hosting the University of Business and Technology Doctors and students. Students emphasized the value of the visit and the extensive and relevant information that was given to them, adding to their experiences and the University of Business and Technology looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the Bupa Arabia Corporation.

03-Mar-2023
CBA in the Biennale Exhibition

The College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology is proud of the ambitious young generation who work while they are still studying. Among them is the academically distinguished student Mohammad Nazer from the College of Business Administration majoring in Finance, who has been working for three consecutive months at the Biennale of Islamic Arts, the first of its kind in the world, starting from January 23, 2023 in the Western Pilgrims Hall at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The Dean of the College of Business Administration, Mohammad Shoaib, met the student, Mohammed Nazer, during a visit accompanied by a British PhD Holder specialized in Museum Management (Dr. Fiona Hutchison), who praised the level of the Saudi youth who present the pride of their country to the whole world, and complemented them on how representative they are linguistically, culturally and academically.

07-Feb-2023
Dr Khalid Alshohaib in the 6th Equal Opportunities Conference

The Associate Professor Dr Khalid Alshohaib from UBT’s Jeddah College of Advertising participates in the UBT’s delegation in the 6th Equal Opportunities Conference in Bahrain as a main researcher, which is organized through Ahlia University in Bahrain, Brunel University in the UK and UBT in Saudi Arabia. He presented a scientific research titled “Color Hue, Saturation, and Value in Web Banners Advertising: A Systemic Review and Future Directions for E-Marketing Sustainability”.

08-Feb-2023
Dr. Marwa Abouhasan in the 6th Equal Opportunities Conference

The Associate Professor Dr. Marwa Abouhassan from UBT- Jeddah College of Engineering- Architecture Department, participated in the UBT’s delegation in the 6th Equal Opportunities Conference in Bahrain as a main researcher, which is organized through Ahlia University in Bahrain, Brunel University in the UK and UBT in Saudi Arabia. She presented two scientific researches titled: “Heritage Buildings Changes and Sustainable Development” and " Sustainable Urban Street Design in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia". Dr. Marwa was honored for obtaining the best research award.

14-May-2023
Negotiation’s Workshop in Commercial Mediation at the UBT

The College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology, through the Department of Human Resources Management, organized a workshop and a scientific lecture for the course (Negotiations and Conflict Resolution) presented by Ms. Rozana Tariq Al-Tayyar, who works as a mediator and commercial arbitrator in a settlement company (TASWEA), for the settlement of commercial disputes, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, under the supervision of the Head of the Human Resources Department, Prof. Sayed Zafar, and the Department Supervisor, Ms. Dalia Taibah, at the University’s campus in Dhahban, with great support and organization by the course instructor, Assistant Professor of the Human Resources Department, Dr. Megren Abdullah Altassan. The lecture was attended by some of the University's leaders, led by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Muhammad Al-Muqaddam, and Dr. Abdullah Aljarodi, Head of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Unit, and Dr. Mahdi Othman, the College's Consultsnt for Academic Affairs, some of the faculty members, and a large number of college students in various specializations and some of the students of the college of Law and a number of university graduates from the bachelor's and master's levels. During the lecture, the guest speaker gave an overview of the importance of settling commercial and non-commercial disputes before the disputes reach judicial solutions, in which the conflict owner may incur a lot of financial losses and waste of time. The students and attendees showed great interest and interaction with the topic, and the desire to participate and represent the country and the university in international competitions that may be the first of its kind for any participation from a Saudi university in the ICC Mediation Competition. On this occasion, the Dean of the College of Business Administration and the general supervisor of the Business Development and Marketing Center, Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, praised the efforts of the Human Resources Department in organizing the lecture, especially Dr. Megren Altassan, and stressed the importance of this workshop in bringing the reality of the business world closer to the theories that are being taught in the classrooms. This is a main feature that distinguishes the graduates of UBT from others, which is their great proximity to the reality of the business industry with their scientific readiness in their specializations that serve the labor market.

27-Oct-2022
Collaboration between UBT Executive Education and CSP

UBT Executive Education is collaborating with the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) of the University of Zurich to co-develop and co-deliver programs addressed for the Gulf countries. The exchange of services agreement was signed by UBT Executive Education Director General Dr. Amir Dhia and Managing Director of CSP Dr. Falko Paetzold at the CSP Office in Zurich on the 27th of October 2022.

20-Oct-2022
UBT Achievement Awards Ceremony

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.

24-Oct-2022
The University of Business and Technology is among the 43 best Arab universities

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.

30-Jan-2023
UBT Orientation Days Spring 2023 in Corniche

UBT’s orientation days for Spring 2023 tool place on the 30th & 31st of January hosted by the Deanship of Students Affairs organized by Vice Dean for Students affairs Dr Doha Abusaoud under the leadership of the Vice President of the Female Campus Dr Yussra Jamjoom, which aimed to introduce all students to the colleges and majors of UBT. It was wonderful days for all colleges, specially the College of Business Administration as it got the chance to overview its eight majors and it is most developed major “Business Analytics and Management Information Systems”, as well as highlighting the three majors receiving special offers to encourage students to pursue new majors in the business world (Retail Management, Insurance & Risk Management, and Supply Chain Management). The Dean of the College of CBA for the Female Campus, Dr Haneen Mohammad Shoaib is extremely proud and thankful to the Heads of departments and supervisors efforts in addition to faculty members and students who made the orientation days a great start for a wonderful term to follow.

06-Feb-2023
Saudi Women Leadership in Education

The Chairman of Board of Trustees His Excellency Dr Abdullah Dahlan headed The University of Business and Technology’s delegation in the 6th Equal Opportunities Conference in Bahrain under the slogan “Sustainable Leadership and Technology Innovation Management”, which is organized through Ahlia University in Bahrain, Brunel University in the UK and UBT in Saudi Arabia. The Dean of the College of Business Administration for the Female campus, and the General Supervisor of UBT’s Business Development Center is a Keynote speaker on the first day under the session “Leadership and Sustainable Businesses” titled “Women Leadership in Education: a Saudi Arabian Sustainable Perspective”. The talk of Dr Haneen starts with highlighting a turning point of women participation in the Consultive Council in Saudi Arabia (Majlis Alshuraa) moving to vision 2030 and the developed legislative policies and regulations that created an attractive eco system for women to achieve excellence through education and training to foster their skills to be the new leaders of the future.

18-Apr-2023
Volunteering Initiative for Supply Chain Management Students

Fifteen volunteers from the Business Supply Chain Management Student Club from the College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology, under the supervison of the Head of the Supply Chain Management department, Dr. Bandar Al-tubaishi, participated in a voluntary initiative in the Holy City of Mecca, within the Holy Mosque. They provided Iftar meals to 5,000 people in cooperation with Nakhlah Al-Bir organization in Mecca organized by the Supply Chain Student Club members Riyadh Alzahrani and Faisal Alshehri. The Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, is proud of these volunteering initiatives, which represent one of the main pillars of the University of Business and Technology, which is community service. Thanks is extended to all those who participated in the initiative, including the students who set a good example for their colleagues: Faisal Al-Shehri, Riyadh Al-Zahrani, Abdullah Muhtasib, Ammar Al-essawi, Ammar Al-Marbaei, Hussam Al-Khanbashi, Abdulrahman Kamal, Salman Bakopan, Abdullah Al-Sheikh, Mohammad Alam, Abdulrahman Al-Fadli, Abdulmalik Marwan, Omar Al-Musharrekh, Abdullah Baouzir, and Ahmad Ganem.) Finally, special thanks to Mr. Ali Gharsan Vice President of Board of Directors in Nakhlah Al Bir and Mr. Abdullah Mousa the Supervisor of the volunteering team for their outstanding efforts in organizing the activity with the University and their warm welcome of the students.

03-Mar-2023
Sports Pride at the University of Business and Technology

Based on the keenness of the University of Business and Technology on the development of the physical and psychological health of female students and in line with achieving the goals of Vision 2030 to increase sports awareness, the University is proud of the participation of the University of Business and Technology team in the Sports Federation of Saudi Universities Badminton Championship in its third season under the supervision of the sports gym, represented by the participation of female students ( Manar Malak and Raghad Bagbas from the College of Business Administration and the student (Lyan Halabi from Jeddah College of Advertising ). The Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, stressed the importance of encouraging and motivating students to participate in sports activities and its great importance in creating the physical and psychological balance required for learning in all its stages. Thanks is extended to the leadership of the sports Gym at the University, Ms Lina Almaena and the Gym Manager Ms. Walaa Magrabi for their continuous support for all male and female students in sports.

16-Apr-2023
Signing an MOU between UBT and Al Wafi Al Takamul International for Foods Products LTD. (BRF)

The University of Business and Technology presented by the College of Business Administration and through the Unit of Industry Relations Headed by Dr Alaa Lary, ‏His excellence Professor Osama Jannadi the ‏president of UBT has signed an a a memorandum of understanding with BRF a global company, for internship, coop training & exchange of knowledge and expertise between the two parties. ‏The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Shadi Feirak (brf HR Executive Manger) , Dr.Haneen Shoaib the Dean of the College of Business Administration , Ms.Rayana Alhusaini ( brf talent acquisition analyst ) CBA Alumni HR major, Dr Alaa Lary supervisor of the department of Supply Chain Management and Head of the Industry Relations at CBA, as well as Ms.Adwa Bagader Head of Institutional Communication (The Business Development Center). ‏Where this MOU aims to provide the opportunity for cooperative training for graduate students and prepare them for the labor market and enable them to interact with the future work environment and deal with members of society from outside the university and gain sufficient experience to enable them to be employed directly after graduation.

07-May-2023
Launching the 2nd Music & Sound Training at the University of Business and Technology

In light of the vision of His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Abdullah bin Sadiq Dahlan, to contribute to the development of the national music sector, through training locals to support the national vocational needs, a new project was adopted to support local talents in the musical field, through the University’s Business Development and Marketing Center. Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, the General Supervisor of the Center, and the Dean of College of Business Administration, ensured that UBT works to contribute to the music field by taking a new step towards music and sound training through a cooperation with a pioneer in the music world, who combines the industry excellence by working with top international musicians as well as obtaining postgraduate degrees in the field of music and sound, Professor John Merchant, Chair of the Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University, USA. Noting that the training is exclusively licensed by (Avid) an International leader in the sector of Music production training, to deliver “Pro Tools” second level training at UBT’s new campus in Corniche, targeting the local community with a batch that passed the first level training and includes academics in the field, as well as professionals in the industry. In addition to some of the distinguished students and graduates of Jeddah college of Advertising, who are among the first to ever take such a training in Saudi Arabia.

12-May-2023
UBT part of the jury of the Islamic Development Bank Competition

The University of Business and Technology represented by the College of Business Administration, through the head of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Unit at CBA, Dr. Abdullah Al-Jaroudi, participated in the seventeenth forum of the Islamic Development Bank as an arbitrator within a committee comprising investment fund managers and entrepreneurs in the competition that included 46 participants from around the world with pioneering ideas and owners of emerging projects. Great thanks are extended to our male and female students who were the best ambassadors of the University of Business and Technology from the College of Business Administration for their role in participation of organizing and supervising the forum. The Dean of the College of Business Administration and the general supervisor of the Business Development and Marketing Center, Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, thanked Dr. Abdullah Aljaroudi for his active participation in arbitration of emerging projects and his supervision of the University students participating in the entrepreneurial competition, and thanked the colleges’s Master student and member of Islamic Development bank Ms Taif Aldoairem who is also part of the organizing committee of the pioneering competition for her tireless efforts to ensure the participation of the largest number of university students in the forum. Dr Haneen confirmed that these participations come within the strategy of the University of Business and Technology to keep ahead of the latest scientific developments through participation in forums and conferences, as the university is interested in scientific and professional participations that prepare University students for the expectations of the local and international labor market.

05-Jun-2023
UBT 3-days Graduation Ceremony of 850 male and female students into the workforce

Attending and sponsoring this graduation ceremony his excellency the chair of board of trustees Dr. Abdullah Bin Sadeq Dahlan and the attendance of the university president and deputy president and the vice presidents as well as the consultants of the chair of BoT and the deans and distinguished guests, UBT concluded its activities by organizing the graduation ceremonies for all students in under-graduate and post-graduate programs, in attendance were parents, higher education affiliates and prominent community members. The chair of BoT congratulated graduating students in his speech and wished them a prosperous future with their careers, he also thanked the ministry of education and highlighted their efforts in developing educational process to comply with the Saudi Vision 2030, he ended his speech with an announcement of 20% discount for under-graduate students who wish to obtain their post-graduate degrees at UBT, and concluded the ceremony along with the university president by honoring the graduates with their certificates and plaques.

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