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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skyline University College(SUC) Community Services Committee organized a Blood Donation Camp today, October 23, 2016. The students, faculty, and staffs have participated in the event and generously poured out their blood donations, which will greatly help those in need.
The Blood Donation Camp was spearheaded by SUC Community Services Committee chair and member, Dr. Mohammad Abdul Salam and Dr. Mahesh Agnihotri.
“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.”
― Dalai Lama
The 3rd Inter-School Young Business Talent Hunt (YBTH) 2016 held at Skyline University College (SUC) campus on October 18-20, 2016 has garnered an overwhelming participation of more than 1,200 students competing in three categories of Advertisement Design, New Business Plan, and New Mobile Application.
The competition has attracted an enormous response from schools in UAE, about 291 competing teams in this 3-day event.
"The competition aims to challenge high schoolers to gain real-world opportunities and skills. Every year, TYV and SUC together provide a platform for students to demonstrate their business ideas and strategies. This event helps them to explore their hidden talents and encourages them to network with business experts and peer groups which help them to add value to the business plan," says Dr. Namrata K. Pathania, TYV Founder and Editor.
In line with SUC's mission of providing quality education, the young business talent aims at harnessing the knowledge of the students while at the same time inculcating the value of hard work in academics and extra-curricular activities. SUC COEC Mr. Nitin Anand states, "SUC, in pursuance of its mission, has always supported and encouraged young people to express their talents in ways which they can improve and develop their entrepreneurial abilities, their innovative thinking, and their power to create and execute ideas."
The success of the competition would not be possible without the participation of the esteemed line of external and internal judges and the staff of SUC and TYV. The 3rd Young Business Talent Hunt 2016 is a joint event partnership of Skyline University College and The Young Vision Magazine.
Advertisement Design:
WINNER: Dubai Gem Private School
1st Runner Up: The Westminster School
2nd Runner Up: Delhi Private School Dubai
New Business Plan:
WINNER: Sharjah American International School
1st Runner Up: Delhi Private School Sharjah
2nd Runner Up: New Indian Model School
New Mobile Application:
WINNER: Dubai Gem Private School
1st Runner Up: Dubai International Academy
2nd Runner Up: American International School
Skyline Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club (SEIC) conducted the National Symposium on Issues and Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs in Contemporary Times today, October 17, 2016. Skyline University College is grateful to have been granted with the participation of distinguished women entrepreneurs from UAE namely, Ms. Najla Al Ansari, Ms. Ruchika Singhal, Ms. Dawn Metcalfe, and Ms. Janine Bensouda. The guests had a Panel Discussion on Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs with Panel Moderator, SUC Assistant Professor, Dr. Kakul Agha. SEIC members, delegates from the industry, and SUC BBA and MBA students were present at the event.
The organizing committee of the symposium includes SUC faculty members: Dr. Mohit Vij, Dr. Kakul Agha, Dr. Gouher Ahmed, Dr. Anil Dubey, and Dr. Calvin Lee.
Have you joined a student club yet? The club fair is still up and running for registration!
SUC Dance Club is already active and had their first run of practice yesterday. We can’t wait to see what other clubs and committees have in store for everyone this year.
What a great day for Team FC Dreams! FC Dreams won against FC Zuzulin in this week’s football 5-A-SIDE tournament!
Congratulations, FC Dreams!
Watch out for the next Sports Weekly Activity care of our SUC Sports Department.
The 8th CEO Lecture Series has been a success. The whole management of Skyline University College is grateful for the presence of our guest speaker, Mr. Chris Johnson, Vice President of Enterprise Group. Mr. Johnson's remarkable years of experience in the business industry is truly an inspiring journey.
The 8th CEO Lecture Series is an initiative of SUC Corporate Affairs Office headed by Mr. Mohammad Rasheed Khalid.