Ms. Hafsa Sharif
Department of Media and Creative Industries United Arab Emirates University
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Shaping Tomorrow's Careers: Insights from Dubai
H.E. Khalfan Belhoul,
Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Future Foundation
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Adapting to the Age of Digitalization: Strategies for Building Tomorrow's Skills
H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Sebaa Al Marri,
Executive President of Executive President of Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government
10:35 AM - 10:45 AM
Future of Skills
H.E. Dr. Mubarak Al Shamsi,
Director General, ACTVET
10:55 AM - 11:35 AM
Session A: Shaping the Future of Skills-based Education
Session A centers its discussions on key aspects crucial for the evolving educational
landscape.
The agenda includes aligning curricula with the demands of tomorrow, emphasizing the
significance of micro-credentials to enhance skills for seamless career transitions
in rapidly evolving industries. Furthermore, the session aims to explore strategies
for future-proofing education by equipping students to navigate technological advances
effectively. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of fostering global citizenship
through cross-cultural education and collaboration, recognizing them as essential
components in preparing students for a diverse and interconnected world.
10:55 AM - 11:35 AM
Moderator
Dr. Khaula Alkaabi,
Professor, Geography and Urban Sustainability Department, College of Humanities and
Social Sciences, UAEU
10:55 AM -11:02 AM
Speaker
Prof. Abhilasha Singh,
Vice President for Academic Affairs American University in the Emirates
11:02 AM -11:09 AM
Speaker
Dr. Zhengxiong Yang,
Mobility Solution Architecture Lead, Bayanat
11:09 AM -11:16 AM
Speaker
Dr. Xin Hong Assistant
Professor, Zayed University
11:16 AM -11:23 AM
Speaker
Mr. Ibrahim Odhabi
Academic Project Coordinator, Abu Dhabi University
11:23 AM -11:29 AM
Speaker
Ms. Mona Ghander
Head of Programs, Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation
11:29 AM -11:35 AM
Speaker
Mr. Mohammed Abdulrahim Al Harmi
Senior Director, Administration Affairs Department Mohammed Bin Rashed Space Centre
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Session B: Navigating the Future of Work and Enhancing Students’ Employability
Session B concentrates on several critical aspects aimed at preparing students for
the evolving job market. The agenda encompasses anticipating the changing skill landscape
and its implications, emphasizing the integration of AI to leveraging students’ employability.
Moreover, the session highlights the importance of collaborative partnerships involving
universities, nonprofits, and corporations in fostering scholarship initiatives. Additionally,
it explores the cultivation of a startup culture and business ventures in collaboration
with academia, providing students with practical experiences and entrepreneurial skills
essential for success in the modern workforce.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Moderator
Dr. Mohammed Aljanahi,
Assistant Professor, Government and Society Department, College of Humanities and
Social Sciences, UAEU
11:40 AM -11:46 AM
Speaker
Dr. Mohammed Al Waqfi,
Chair of Department of Management College of Business & Economics, United Arab Emirates
University Research & Development Labor Market Unit Head, Human Capital Research Center.
11:46 AM -11:52 AM
Speaker
Dr. Hussam Al Hamadi,
Vice-Chair, IEEE UAE Section
11:52AM -11:59 AM
Speaker
Dr. Mohamed El Sayed Basha,
Institutional Excellence Expert , Future Way for Training and Development
11:59 AM-12:06 PM
Speaker
Ms. Nada Heggy
Interim Senior Manager for the Employability and Alumni Relations Office, Abu Dhabi
University
12:06 PM -12:12 PM
Speaker
Mr. Amer Mohamed Bin Breik
Business Registration Consultant, Commercial Registration & Certificates of Origin
Department, Ministry of Economy
12:12 PM -12:18 PM
Speaker
Dr. Yousif Rashid Al Zaabi
Social Innovation Division Manager, Social Monitoring & Innovation Sector, Department
of Community Development
12:30 PM -1:45 PM
Entrepreneurial Psychology: Think Like an Entrepreneur
Ms. Mervat Ijha Instructor, Department of Cognitive Sciences, UAEU
Innovation Lab 2, Crescent Building, UAEU
12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Geospatial Horizons: GIS, Remote Sensing, and Industry Alignment
Dr. Xin Hong Assistant
Professor, Zayed University
Business Center, Cresent Building, UAEU
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
How to Create Professional Profile Online: LinkedIn
Dr. Tatiana Karabchuk Associate Professor, Department of Government and Society, UAEU
Innovation Room 1, Crescent Building - UAEU
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