The highlight of Skyline University College (SUC) 26th graduation ceremony was the dynamic and diverse crowd that filled the University City Hall, Sharjah on November 24, 2016. SUC, an institution that persistently pursuing its vision of academic excellence with the aim of developing knowledge, skills, competencies, and value-based education in UAE has graduated 329 BBA and MBA students of more than 30 nationalities. Among the graduating students are officials from various departments and ministries across the UAE including the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, police departments, executive council offices, and numerous corporates who triumphantly finished their degrees at SUC. The chief guest of the ceremony was H.E. Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation and Member of the Sharjah Executive Council, UAE.
Keeping in mind the UAE leaders' advocacy of promoting tolerance in the region, SUC for the past 26 years has been practicing the spirit of tolerance in its community of 60 nationalities and more than 30 of which are graduates of the academic year 2015-2016. The graduates symbolize SUC's diversified student body and are living proofs that the value of tolerance, respect, and acceptance are vividly portrayed and represented in this year's graduation ceremony. Also merging with these 30 nationalities are two pairs of Emirati siblings who graduated on this day.
The ceremony kicked off with the UAE National Anthem followed by the Quran recital by Moaaz Mahmudul Hassan.
Afra Saif Mohamed Ali Alteneiji, Master of Business Administration with Emphasis on E-Governance, Summa Cum Laude said in her speech, "We believe that in order for us to grow as well-groomed professionals, we need to constantly learn to dance in the sway of this changing world that we live in. SUC has taught us that innovation and creativity are two of our greatest weapon to stand out in the fiercely competitive industries of today. This milestone is indeed a testament of our hard work and determination to reach this very day. We pay tribute to our professors who have tirelessly taught, guided, and provided us with good education. We honor the inspiration we received from our parents and from the people in the government and corporates who have shared with us their stories and journeys through workshops and lectures at SUC."
Following the conferral of degrees, Mr. Kamal Puri, Founder President of Skyline University College delivered his speech saying, "Through innovation, good entrepreneurship, and multi-cultural environment, SUC has come a long way since the day of its inception. We have humbly merged 60 different nationalities in one institution and proved that races and culture differences is not a hindrance to acquire a proper education. This is rather a secret ingredient to broaden the knowledge of the students and see things in ways that no one has ever seen. Thus, SUC has consistently instilled innovation and entrepreneurship to the students who have learned to explore things in different perspectives over the course of their higher education journey. We stand proud to witness our graduates embark on a whole new journey and watch them prosper in their lives."
Prominent guests such as ambassadors, consul generals, government officials, VIPs, media and corporate leaders attended the ceremony to witness this remarkable milestone in the students' educational pursuit. Business leaders, principals, counselors from leading schools in UAE as well as parents of the graduating class graced the occasion with great anticipation.
Congratulating the graduating students, SUC Dean, Dr. Amitabh Upadhya told the students that now is the real test of their mettle when they join the real workforce and apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies that they have acquired at SUC. He wished them well and hoped they will all make SUC proud wherever they are.
Mr. Nitin Anand, SUC Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Council presented a memento to Chief Guest H.E. Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qassimi as a gesture of appreciation for his gracious presence. The award ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chief Guest and other dignitaries for their sincere participation in the event.
Skyline University College COEC Mr. Nitin Anand attended the 110th anniversary celebration of Jinan University in Guangzhou, China on November 18-19, 2016. Mr. Nitin was one of the panelists of Chinese-World University Presidents’ Forum hosted by Jinan University with the participation of university presidents from more than 30 countries around the world. The Chinese-World University Presidents’ Forum addressed to main topics: High Level University Development: Intentions, Means and Modes, and "One Belt One Road" and Internationalization of Higher Education.
Skyline University College was the official Knowledge Partner of Arabian Business StartUp Awards 2016 happened last night, November 15, 2016, at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina. Arabian Business Awards celebrates the people and businesses that made an impact in the region with their remarkable startup progress in the past year. SUC Deputy Director for Marketing and Admissions Mr. Rakesh Gaur presented awards to the winners on behalf of SUC.
To celebrate the International Day of Tolerance, Skyline University College conducted a holistic event in the campus that highlighted an interesting one-hour workshop entitled “Tolerance” conceived and conducted by Dr. Kakul Agha yesterday, November 16, 2016. The objective of the workshop was to provide an understanding and instill the value of tolerance among the young students of the university. Another highlight of the Tolerance Workshop was an engaging activity where the students joined heads to perform a group task and successfully concluded and understood the importance, value, and need of tolerance in the society.
The successful Educational Exhibitions of Skyline University College in Casablanca, Morocco received a great response from different schools. Students took advantage of the educational fairs to get career advice from the SUC team led by SUC Deputy Director of Marketing and Admissions, Mr. Rakesh Gaur along with SUC Assistant Manager for Business Development, Ms. Asma Dridi Naaman, and Morocco-based SUC Marketing Executive, Ms. Lamia El Mouhib on studying abroad specifically in the UAE.
Skyline University College Sports Department headed by Mr. Sanjay Benjamin conducted a BMI Test and Health Check-Up yesterday, November 8, 2016 at SUC Multi-Purpose Hall. SUC students, faculty members and staff participated in the event and took advantage of the doctor’s consultation and check-up.
CONGRATULATIONS to Skyline University College Cricket Team for winning two tournaments in two consecutive days! SUC Cricket Team won the University Premier League against Manipal University yesterday, November 6, 2016. Today, November 7, 2016, SUC Cricket Team garnered their second tournament win of the semester in the Maxtalent Pride Cup Cricket Tournament against the same opponent, Manipal University. Well done, SUC team!
Standard Chartered Bank trainers Ms. Kirsty Collier-Head, Strategy, Planning and Governance, Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing, AME Standard Chartered and Ms. Nour Kaabachi-Credit Analyst, Commercial Banking Standard Chartered conducted a training session for HIV and AIDS today, November 6, 2016, in cooperation with Skyline University College Services Committee and Corporate Affairs Office. The classes of SUC faculty members Dr. Taleb Bilal Eli and Dr. Mohammad Abdul Salam participated the session and actively engaged in the activities prepared by Standard Chartered. The HIV and AIDS training session aimed at educating students about the risks and causes of the disease and raising awareness to address prevention and treatments.
Skyline University College is grateful for the presence of our esteemed panelists in the HR Roundtable Meet-Up event organized by Corporate Affairs Office yesterday, November 6, 2016. A panel discussion and audience interaction took place addressing the qualifications and personalities of applicants that companies look for when hiring new employees. The panelists also shared their company values and principles to give the audience an idea of how they work to meet certain standards.
The panelists of the HR Roundtable Meet-Up were Mr. Yasir Ourtashi, Vice President of Learning and Development of Emirates Islamic Bank; Mr. Ashok Nair, Executive Director-Regional Client Business Partner Developing Markets of Nielsen; Ms. Fiona Fox, Chief of Staff MEMA Managing Directors Office of HP Enterprise; Mr. Arul Pinto, Human Resources Head of Fetchr; and Mr. Jubal Ruges, Regional Recruitment Manager of Hire Rightt–Executive Search.
The HR Roundtable Meet-Up is under the initiative of SUC Corporate Affairs Office headed by Mr. Mohammad Rasheed Khalid.
On November 6, 2016, Standard Chartered Bank is conducting a training session entitled, Positive Living which aims to educate everyone about HIV and AIDS. Join the Standard Chartered Bank team in this cause and "Become a Positive Living Champion."
Skyline University College was the official Knowledge Partner of Forbes 4th Global Meets Local - Top Executive Management 2016 event, which happened last night, November 1, 2016, at Waldorf Astoria, Dubai Palm Jumeirah. The companies who have staggering records as the most traded in the world have come together to celebrate an evening of their recognition for bringing growth in the Middle East.
Witnessing such remarkable people who also shared to the audience of what success means to them is truly inspirational.
Skyline University College freshmen students gathered last October 27, 2016 for the Introbash 2016, a Fresher’s Welcome Party, organized by SUC Events Committee. It was a night of getting to know each other and familiarizing themselves to the SUC student community, which is composed of alumni and current students who also attended to show support. Corporate Affairs Office Head, Mr. Mohammad Rasheed Khalid; Student Services Department Head, Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh; and faculty members, Dr. Mohammad Abdul Salam and Dr. Taleb Bilal Eli were present at the occasion to supervise the event. Introbash 2016 took place at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Deira Dubai.