In March this year, three academics from Plymouth Marjon University published an academic paper entitled ‘Chatting and Cheating: Ensuring Academic Integrity in the Era of ChatGPT’

A team from American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) converts data into technical drawings, to spotlight heritage conservation

Less than 6% of the world’s business schools hold the prestigious AACSB business accreditation

AURAK’s Office of Academic Integrity, in collaboration with the Department of Student Life and the Student Government Association

Path-breaking research takes bottom-up approach to neuro-inspired sensing devices for real-life applications

AI-enabled text-generating programs are here to stay; students should be guided to use such tools responsibly and ethically

he university has submitted 13 innovations for approval – ranging from a decision-making tool to support students’ academic progress to an evaluation platform for student entrepreneurs

The 10th Global Day was celebrated at AURAK with students presenting music, dance, and cuisine from more than 15 countries.

32% admit they bought drugs from the pharmacy to treat bacterial infections without a prescription

The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance is a prestigious award recognizing students’ achievements in the United Arab Emirates. Prashveen Prasad, a senior student at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), has been named the winner of the Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements.

Talent gap in project management-oriented employment is widening, even as PMI study says 25 million project professionals would be needed by 2030

Generative AI has the potential to be one of the biggest drivers of human productivity, say experts

Tertiary education is at a crossroads because the Fourth Industrial Revolution is turning the job market upside down

In recognition of its testing facilities and staff proficiency, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has been appointed by the Ministry of Education as an authorized test center for EmSAT, the national system of standardized computer-based tests based on United Arab Emirates national standards.

The Entrepreneurship Hub at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is intensifying its efforts to create an entrepreneurship ecosystem through which AURAK students, alums, and the community, in general, can execute their business ideas.   

The Department of Architecture at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) recently hosted its Open Jury Week, a biannual event organized to increase the department’s visibility and programs and contribute to the students’ employability upon graduation.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has joined the founding universities in the Nature Positive Universities Alliance – a global network of universities committed to the goal to halt, prevent and reverse nature loss through addressing their own impacts and restoring ecosystems harmed by their activities.

Leading up to the much-anticipated Soccer World Cup, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah recently hosted the 3rd Inter-University Soccer Tournament 2022 at its campus.

One of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) top priorities is to help secure job placements and internships for the University’s students and alumni. As a result, the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) at the university recently hosted a career corner session in collaboration with Orient Insurance.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah recently welcomed RAK Bank to its campus. Representatives introduced AURAK students and alumni to RAK Bank, its future employment goals and what it looks for in new hires.

The 3rd International Conference on Electrical and Computing Technologies and Applications (ICECTA 2022) hosted by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) attracted 99 technical papers from 40 universities from around the globe, showcasing theoretical and practical developments in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computing Technologies, their Applications and the related fields.

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) continues its expansion by opening two new facilities on the campus – a three-storey Saqr library building and a dedicated Abdulla Bin Ali Al Sharhan Arts and Sciences Building.

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, November 13, 2022: International and Emirati students, pursuing a diverse range of subjects, including biotechnology and educational leadership, received their degrees at the 11th Commencement Ceremony of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held on its campus on November 10.

Faculty and staff from across the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the AURAK community during the bi-annual President’s faculty and staff meeting recently held on campus.

Well-known social entrepreneur and co-founder of Impact Junkie Philip Harding visited the AURAK campus recently. Facilitated by the US Consulate in the UAE,

Professor Hariclea Zengos, a distinguished professor of literature, has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) recently celebrated another milestone with the announcement that its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) has been accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah recently appointed Professor Khalid Hussain as the new Dean of the School of Engineering.

HE. Bahodur M. Sharifi, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the UAE visit to AURAK comes within the framework of consolidating the excellent existing relations between the two nations,

Siemens has partnered with the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to help the university reduce expenses and curtail carbon emissions as it educates a future generation of leaders.

Three innovative projects by American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) senior engineering students won best engineering design projects at the AURAK Engineering Design and Research Day organized by School of Engineering (SOE) on May 19,2022.

We are honored to have had our very own Dr. Kholoud Salameh, Chair of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at AURAK, on the Gulf News Education Fair Panel that is being held from the 27th until the 29th of May. 

SPE Student Chapter of AURAK were awarded the 2022 Student Chapter Excellence Award after competing against 400 chapters around the world.

​The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has established AURAK Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE), a new standard for creating student-centered entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Meghan Gregonis, the United States Consul General in Dubai, visited American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) on April 21st, 2022 and met with AURAK President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim and the university senior management team.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) celebrated its 13th anniversary on April 14th, 2022 with a gathering of all AURAK faculty and staff for Ramadan Iftar and to recognize what the university has achieved in its first 13 years while paving the way for the next years of success, prosperity and progress.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s Department of Humanities & Social Sciences awarded six students, from various majors, for their winning contributions to the AURAK Creative Writing Competition Spring 2022 (ACWC) on March 22nd, 2022.

The Office of Institutional Advancement in collaboration with AURAK Alumni Club at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) organized a workshop entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Data Science” conducted by Dr. Mohamad Medwani, Founder of Big Bang Data Science Solutions in the USA and Data Scientist for AURAK students, faculty and staff.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s Architecture and Interior Design students participated in a workshop about integration of Arts and Mathematics in craft conducted on March 10th, 2022

​Four Emirati alumni from the Department of Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) have won the “Seeds for Future 2021”

Prominent international professors and eminent local speakers gathered at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to participate in the two-day workshop held by the university’s School of Engineering…

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has added another achievement to its distinguished track record after winning the first prize of a short film contest at Ajman Film Festival.

An Emirati alumnus from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has developed a system that can, in advance, issue a notice of impending fire disaster to save properties and lives.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s students participated in a Sensory Sketching Workshop organized by the Department of Architecture on Thursday, March 17th,2022.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) students from the School of Engineering won first and third place in the 12th Annual American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Wooden Bridge Competition held at the American University in Dubai on March 19, 2022.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s School of Arts and Science students were delighted to be a part of The Multimedia Self-Portrait Workshop. An event organized by Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival (FAF) in collaboration with AURAK faculty from the Department of Mass Communication on Monday, March 14, 2022.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Esaad Card Committee, Dubai Police General Headquarters, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation which includes AURAK in the “Esaad” card program…

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with GEMS Education. The agreement aims to foster collaboration and provide exclusive opportunities for GEMS students and staff.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s Center of Information, Communication and Networking Education and Innovation (ICONET) hosted, on March 3, 2022, a talk entitled “Introducing the New World with 5G”.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has become the latest institution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to receive global accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK’s independent quality body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education.

A team of researchers from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah and the American University of Sharjah marks ‘International Women’s Day’, 2022 with the relaunch of the Virtual Center for Women & Organizations.

In line with AURAK’s directions towards supporting innovation in the community, the school of engineering participated in RAK Schools Innovation Exhibition.

The Office of Institutional Advancement of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) facilitated a LinkedIn Awareness Session

The Architectural  Department  is pleased to collaborate virtually with Oxford Brooks University in UK to carry out a joint virtual study of the old town of Ras Al-Khaimah.

The Department of Architecture at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah held the Final Jury Week from Dec. 6, 2021 to Dec. 9, 2021, which is a biannual event held at the end of each semester to present the students’ projects.

The AURAK-ASCE Student Chapter for the Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering led by Dr. Fayez Moutassem organized an annual ‘Welcome and Registration’ event on November 25, 2021.

​The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter at AURAK, led by Dr. Fayez Moutassem, has recently won for the second year in a row the first place in the ASCE regional virtual AutoCAD competition

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) proudly hosted its 10th commencement ceremony on the 25th of November in the presence of 270 undergraduate

The Office of Institutional Advancement and the School of Business of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) facilitate Teamwork Workshop on Nov 17th, 2021. The workshop targeted helping both current university’s students as well as graduates.

The Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) organized an outing to Musandam, Oman’s coast.

The Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held its 2nd AURAK Alumni Club election and Alumni Homecoming event 2021 in efforts to keep abreast with the activities of its alumni population.

AURAK’s Center of Information, Communication and Networking Education and Innovation (ICONET) hosted, on November 8, 2021, the International Scientist Talk on the Emirates Mars Mission.

​On the 5th of October 2021, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah was proud to host an in person meeting with the President

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) School of Business and the Office of Institutional Advancement organized 2 CV Writing and Mock Interview workshops on Sep 23rd and Oct 5th, 2021. The workshops targeted helping both current university’s students as well as graduates.

Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, the President of the American University in Ras Al-Khaimah and the AURAK senior management

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah signed a contract with RAK Municipality to implement an important project regarding Food Safety Training in Ras Al Khaimah Emirate.  The project aims to ensure effective supervision and awareness of how to enhance safety and public health in RAK.

AURAK is delighted to announce, that for the second year in a row, The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter at AURAK

Grantees will bring together thousands of young people from the United States and the Middle East and North Africa for an exciting opportunity to engage with global peers through virtual exchange.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has achieved a major success by winning the award for the best sustainability project

Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, the President of the American University in Ras Al-Khaimah and the AURAK Vice-Presidents were delighted to receive H.E  Mr. Zake Kibedi,

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) announced the election of a new President for its Alumni Association.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) proudly hosted its 9th commencement ceremony on the 8th of October in the presence of 176 undergraduate and postgraduate students from various colleges.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) received an American delegation led by the U.S. Ambassador to the UAE John Rakolta Jr., and U.S. Consul General in Dubai Mr. Philip Frayne, to discuss different aspects of cooperation between the two sides in various academic, scientific, and research fields.

The satellite ground station of the American University in Ras Al-Khaimah (AURAK) dedicated to track and communicate with the “MeznSat” satellite, has successfully received the first decoded signal from the satellite, which was successfully launched yesterday afternoon from Russia.

The launch of the MeznSat satellite is a noteworthy accomplishment and a significant contribution from Ras Al Khaimah to the UAE’s position in the global space sector, asserted the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) following the official announcement that the MeznSat launch was a success.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has resumed its classes and academic activities starting from the Fall semester 2020. All health and

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has gained the respected ISO 9001:2015 certification for its administrative support services, the latest

The first of these is the award of a 5 QS Star rating by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 5 Star rating makes AURAK the third university in the UAE, and the only university in the Northern Emirates,

A ground station that will track and communicate with a satellite built by American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) students has opened on the University’s campus.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), ranked as one of the top ten UAE universities by the Quacquarelli Symonds agency (QS), is poised to build on its strong reputation for quality by expanding its program offerings.

​The Ministry of Health and Prevention has joined forces with local health authorities to launch Alhosn, a contact-tracing app endorsed by the National Crisis & Emergency Management Authority, to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the community.

​A representative of LinkedIn presented a workshop to help American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) students use the network to find jobs and make contacts.

​Renowned motivational speaker Dr. Ali Qassem kicked off a new social media project for the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) with a webinar titled ‘Step into Your Greatness’.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held its Academic Award Ceremony, which took place online for the first time because of the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Centre for Executive & Professional Education (CEPE) at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in partnership with King’s Centre for Professional Development organized a free workshop on COVID-19 for the University’s staff, faculty and students.     

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is planning to introduce four new academic programs in Fall 2020 that were reviewed recently by the External Review Team of the Commission on Academic Accreditation at the Ministry of Education.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced the winners of its Ball Juggling Competition.

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Professor Steven J. Zani gave a research seminar as part of the University’s Faculty Research Colloquium on how stories from books and films can help understand the COVID-19 epidemic.

The International Students’ Programs office (ISP) of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) worked with the Dar Al Ber Society to support international students living in the dormitories.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced the results of the elections for the Student Government Association (SGA) positions for the Academic Year 2020-2021.

Ramadan is the most important month in the Muslim calendar – a time of religious reflection and, traditionally, large gatherings in mosques and for the fast-breaking iftar meal. AURAK’s Department of PR and Communications talked to Muslim and non-Muslim members of the University family to find out their experience of Ramadan amid the COVID-19 global epidemic.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) announced the winner of its push-up contest, organized to keep the AURAK family fit during the precautions against the spread of COVID-19

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has been selected to receive a Letter of Honorable Mention in recognition of the Chapter’s outstanding activities in 2019.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) marked the 11th anniversary of its foundation on April 8.
Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, president of AURAK, said the anniversary came at a difficult time for humanity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“On the one hand, COVID-19 has caused not only the closure of schools, a complete lockdown, causing some people to lose their loved ones, and brought the global economy almost to a standstill,” he said.
“At the same time, the challenge has invigorated new ways in education, giving online and distance learning more importance as an alternative in times of crisis. On the other hand, it has brought scientists, research centers and academic institutions to the forefront, with people, in search of hope, looking at them as their savior. The coronavirus has promoted the notion of the global village and enhanced interdependence,” Professor Hassan added.
Since its founding in 2009, AURAK has grown from a small, unknown academic institution with fewer than a hundred students, a dozen faculty and a handful of non-academic staff, with no proper infrastructure, into one of the leading institutions in the UAE, a regional ranking of 50th and around 1,000 students.

All classes at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) will continue online until the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, according to an announcement by the UAE Ministry of Education.

The COVID-19 virus has spread around the world this year and provoked understandable fears among many people about their families’ health as well as disrupting numerous activities such as aviation, tourism and education.

A satellite that American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) students are helping to develop, build and test is planned for launch on a Soyuz-2 rocket from Russia in June 2020, said Dr. Abdul-Halim Jallad, Director and Assistant Professor, Center of Information, Communication and Networking Education and Innovation (ICONET).

A team from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) won third place in this year’s Hackathon 3.0 in the United Arab Emirates.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has appointed Professor Jyoti Grewal to be the new Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.

A Ugandan delegation visited the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to see the developing facilities and talk cooperation with AURAK leaders.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) organized an outing to Oman’s coast. The International Students Programs office put on the trip to Dibba on the east coast of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula for 21 students, faculty and staff members. The activities included a day on the water in a traditional Omani dhow (boat), dolphin watching, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, a speed boat safari and a banana boat ride.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) announced the winners of the Creative Writing Competition 2019-2020.

Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, President of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), held his annual meeting with faculty in which he outlined what the university has accomplished in the last year, looked forward to the future, answered the teaching staff’s questions, and heard their suggestions.

Dr. Majed Khodr, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Department of Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), presented his research into Efficiency Evaluations of Dual Junction IV-VI semiconductor thermophotovoltaic cells in a faculty research colloquium.

A student at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has won the 20th RAK Award for the Holy Quran.

Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, President of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), held his annual meeting with students, outlining the progress the university has made over the last year and answering their questions.

Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, President of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), held a meeting with staff to inform them about recent and future developments.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and the British Council have signed an agreement for AURAK to act as a center for the IELTS exam administered by the British Council.

The School of Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) organized the 6th annual Engineering Camp on 22 February.

His Excellency Dr. Obaid Al Zaabi, the CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates, gave a presentation at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) titled “Capital Market Regulation Development”.

Dr. Kutbettin Kilic, Assistant Professor of Middle East Studies at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), gave a talk on “Contending Ethnic Identity Perceptions: Secular Kurdish Identity versus Non-secular Kurdish Identity”.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted UAE Hackathon 3.0, the local part of a nationwide event organized by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) now has a bookstore on campus that also provides a range of print shop services.

National Geographic contributor Kiliii Yuyan gave a presentation about his photography titled ‘True Grit in Photography (and Life)’ at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).

The 8th edition of Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival established by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation is starting on the 31st January 2020 to welcome artists and directors of all ages and nationalities, regardless of their emirate or country of residence.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) have signed an agreement to set up a collaborative education program to maximize opportunities for students.

​The International Students’ Programs of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted a visit by a group of students from Keimyung University, based in Daegu, South Korea.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held a five-day series of faculty professional development meetings focusing on range of issues designed to improve further the work of faculty and the performance of the institution.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Coastal Carolina University in the United States have signed an agreement to stimulate cooperation and strengthen research, teaching and outreach to promote development, broaden international experiences and promote cross-cultural knowledge and understanding among students, staff and faculty.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held an Open Day for prospective students with faculty on hand to guide attendees in their choice of course and answer their questions.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Appalachian State University in the United States have signed an addendum to a previous agreement to expand their cooperation.

​The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and the Ras Al Khaimah Petroleum Authority (RAKPA) have signed a student sponsorship and training agreement.

Dr. Alexandria Proff delivered a Faculty Research Colloquium titled Men Advancing Women in the Arabian Gulf: Institutional Agents as Facilitators of Women Leaders at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).

Dr. Imed Louhichi did a presentation at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) on his research into Gulf Pidgin Arabic (GPA) titled “My Arabic is Not Broken: It is a Pidgin!” He investigated the functional Arabic spoken in RAK, which is spoken around the Gulf, a subject first investigated by an academic in 1990.

Students, staff and faculty of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) along with friends and visitors celebrated the 48th National Day of the United Arab Emirates.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held its annual public speaking contest for students.

​The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted a visit from a representative of George Mason University in the United States.

​The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted the International Conference on Electrical and Computing Technologies and Applications (ICECTA), 2019.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) Department of Internships and Career Development in collaboration with the School of Engineering held a Sneak Peek into Corporate World and Life Workshop.

Civil engineering students from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) chapter at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) won first place in a water rocket launch competition held at the American University of Sharjah.

The AURAK team defeated the host team which took the second place in the competition. AURAK won a trophy and AURAK student Essam Ahmed Mohamed received a cash prize.

The idea behind the competition is to design and build a water rocket that can travel the largest range by applying civil engineering concepts to both design and construction.

Participants could only use the following materials in building their entry: standard plastic pop bottles such as Pepsi, Miranda, Coke, water and so on, of any volume; Scotch Tape; any glue including from glue guns; staples; plastic sheets of any thickness; rubber bands; and straws. The total length of the water rocket from the tip of nose to the end of the nozzle must not exceed 40 centimeters.

AURAK’s ASCE team participates in multiple competitions against other universities and hosts and attends events every year.

During the few weeks prior to the day of the competitions, the ASCE students met and worked together on numerous occasions to prepare for the competition and met with their ASCE advisor, Dr. Fayez Moutassem, for ideas and advice. “Winning the 1st place award in the water rocket launch competition was the result of such dedication,” Dr. Fayez said.

ASCE student chapter and club activities are valuable for the growth and development of undergraduate civil engineers because they help develop teamwork, leadership, creativity, and project management skills. Civil engineering students hold elections yearly to choose their ASCE student president, secretary, treasurer, and executive committee members.

​Dr. Roz-Ud-Din Nassar presented the results of research into the use of polypropylene fibers in concrete in a faculty research colloquium at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).

A delegation from Japan’s Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) visited the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to discuss potential future cooperation.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in conjunction with the International Workshop of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) held a two-day conference titled Smart and Sustainable Cities: Towards Sustainable Development Solutions.

Many people have a LinkedIn account, know that it is somehow concerned with job hunting, but are not sure exactly what to do to find a job using it.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted the 3rd Port City Universities Summit to promote cooperation between higher-education institutions in ports and the maritime industry.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) signed a deal with the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) to train students in digitally documenting historic places.

​The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held a seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Mankind: What is Our Destiny?” which was led by Professor Sardar M. N. Islam, of Victoria University’s Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities  in Melbourne, Australia.

The Department of Internships and Career Development in collaboration with the School of Arts and Sciences held an Emotional Intelligence workshop for students at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held a Flag Day ceremony with the raising of the United Arab Emirates flag to pay homage to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

​The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) soccer team won the Inter University Soccer Championship 2019.

Dr Ahmad Bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, a UAE Cabinet Minister and the Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, and heads of universities from the region including the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), attended a reception in Dubai at which they received certificates marking their regional rankings.

​Students at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) donated blood to help the sick.

Huawei held a workshop on 5G technology at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) team was among those to have successfully qualified for the final phase of the Solar Decathlon Middle East 2020, a contest that challenges students to design and build solar-powered houses.

Chinese tech giant Huawei is to donate equipment to the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to set up the first Huawei ICT Academy in the United Arab Emirates.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Office of International Students’ Programs hosted a Vietnamese delegation in collaboration with the Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Student Life Department and AURAK students expressed their gratitude to senior citizens on October 1 by visiting the inhabitants of Sharjah Old People’s Home to mark International Day of Older Persons.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted its 8th Commencement Ceremony in the presence of the emirate’s Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Office of International Students’ Programs hosted a visit by a University of Texas-Arlington (UTA) delegation on October 9 to discuss potential future cooperation.

A workshop entitled “It Always Starts with a Beginning – Middle – and an End: Techniques for developing a long format research based story in a digital world” was organized on October 3, 2019 in the premises of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held a fitness advice session for students, faculty and staff to help them enjoy healthier lives.

A delegation from the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai visited the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and took a tour of the campus.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) bachelors of science degree programs in Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Chemical Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commissions (EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.  

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has hosted an orientation to welcome new students to campus life and help familiarize them with the institution’s facilities and services.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has hosted a five-day orientation packed with essential information for new faculty members to bring them up to speed on university services, policies and procedures.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah Office of Student Success and Advancement in collaboration with the Department of International Programs and Partnerships and the School of Business organized the first AURAK Faculty-Led Program “Doing Business Across Europe” in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain for summer 2019. The program is led by the Associate Provost Denise Gifford who accompanied 3 AURAK students in this summer program. Mohammed Al Shehhi, Khalifa Al Hashmi and Imran Aliyu,  3 Business students joined  “Doing Business Across Europe” and upon successful completion of this course/trip will have earned 6 credit hours which will be transferred to AURAK:

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Department of International Programs and Partnerships (DIPP), assisted one AURAK student in attending a summer study program at Korea University, Seoul of the South Korea.

​The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted the Emirates Youth Summer Academy from July 28 to August 1, 2019.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Department of International Programs and Partnerships (DIPP) hosted a visit for a University of Texas-Arlington (UTA) delegation consisting of Dr. Curtis Andressen, the Vice Provost, and Dr. Bahram Khalili, the Associate Professor of Instruction, to discuss the possible expansion of their previously established agreement to include the Computer Science field and student and faculty exchange opportunities.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) signed an MOU with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), developing its educational programming and internship opportunities and creating scholarships and employment opportunities in the RAK tourism sector.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, honored exceptional faculty and staff members for their extreme dedication through the 2018 – 2019 academic year in the President’s Award Ceremony.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) Department of Architecture of the School of Engineering held its “1st Graduation Design Project Final Presentation” to display the senior projects of its first graduating class.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) faculty and staff celebrated the holy month of Ramadan by partaking in its annual University Iftar. AURAK members encompassing all disciplines, departments, and nationalities congregated at the Al Khaimah Tent to observe the revered holiday, endowing them and their families with the opportunity to leave work-related issues on campus, commune together as a University family while breaking their fast over a sumptuous meal, and share in cordial fellowship well into the late hours of the night.

The Mass Communication Department of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted their Mass Communication Annual Harvest 2019, displaying student projects from the Spring 2019 semester in an exhibition.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) School of Graduate Studies and Research featured the research of Dr. Majed Khodr, Associate Professor in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, entitled “An Innovative TPV Device Design Based on Narrow Gap IV-VI Semiconductor MQW Structures” in its Faculty Research Colloquium Public Lecture Series.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) School of Engineering organized AURAK Engineering Design and Research Day to encourage innovation and ingenuity among students in a competitive atmosphere.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Department of International Programs and Partnerships (DIPP) hosted a two-day committee visit for a University of Wyoming (UW) delegation to speculate on the possibility of cultivating a student and faculty exchange program.

H. H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and his wife, Sheikha Hana bint Juma Al Majid, hosted two delegations from the American University Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.

The Center of Continuing Education & Community Service (CCE & CS) of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in partnership with RAK Human Resources Management organized “Career Day” to encourage and develop the employment of Emirati citizens.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Alalkim, and the General Secretary of the Accountants and Auditor’s Association (AAA) in United Arab Emirates, Mr. Salim Saeed Naser Al-Esaei, entered into a memorandum of understanding during a signing ceremony.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, and American Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) Country Director, Mrs. Rula Dajani, signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to cooperate in English language acquisition among AURAK staff and faculty.

In partnership with Education for Employment (EFE), the American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) Center of Continuing Education and Community Services organized the Certified Young Business Professional (CYBP) training for graduating seniors to receive specialized training to enhance their value in the job market.

The Department of Biotechnology of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted Ras Al Khaimah high school students at their annual Biotechnology Day to encourage future interest in the discipline.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted its Academic Honors Convocation and Student Recognition Award Ceremony 2019 to honor its students possessing the drive to excel in both areas of academics and athletics.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Student Life Department in collaboration with Ras Al Khaimah Police Tolerance Team organized the Tolerance and Humanity Forum to promote a culture of harmonic coexistence and compassion among various religions in support of the Year of Tolerance.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) School of Business and the Department of Internships, Career Development, and Alumni Affairs hosted ‘Business Week,’ a weeklong event aimed at student career development.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) School of Engineering hosted its 14th annual IEEE Student Day 2019 to foster student innovation in the field of Engineering.

The Office of Risk Management of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) organized the American Safety & Health Institute Basic First Aid, CPR, AED Combo Certified Training to provide possible first responders such as security guards and maintenance personnel with first aid training to mitigate the risk of injuries and provide immediate first aid support in the case of emergencies.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) organized a farewell reception to say goodbye to beloved faculty members.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Department of International Programs and Partnerships (DIPP), hosted a delegation visit for AMIDEAST U.A.E., and announced that in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi they have begun accepting applications for the 2020 Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) School of Graduate Studies and Research featured the research of Dr. Hussain Attia, entitled “Confined Ban Variable Switching Frequency Pulse Width Modulation (CB-VSF PWM0 Method for Single-Phase Inverter” in its Faculty Research Colloquium Public Lecture Series.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), in cooperation with Khalifa Fund and Google, organized the RAK 19 Startup Weekend to facilitate future entrepreneurs in developing projects into market ready products.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted “AURAK’s 10th Anniversary Ceremony and AURAK’s SACSCOC Accreditation Celebration,” for its students to celebrate its ten-year anniversary and newly acquired accreditation through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), hosted a Social Media Marketing Camp for high school students organized by Dr. Hurrem Yilmaz, Chair of the AURAK Marketing Program, and Dr. Bryn Holmes, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Instructional Technology.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Biotechnology Department collaborated with the Ministry of Health to organize the “Health for All” workshop in alignment with World Health Day 2019 and the Year of Tolerance, under the patronage of his Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Director of RAK Medical Zone.

AURAK was honored by the Consulate of the State of Kuwait – Dubai with a visit from their Counselor and Head of the Cultural Attaché, Dr. Mordhi Obaid Ayash Alenezi, and the Academic Advisor of the Cultural Attaché, Mr. Al Daw Abdulqader.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah, (AURAK) President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, and the General Manager of the Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Charity and Humanitarian Foundation, Mr. Ahmed Soufa Al Zaab, signed a memorandum of understanding in alignment with the Year of Tolerance. The two institutions agreed to cooperate jointly in humanitarian endeavors such as providing assistance to the needy; sharing research and information; holding courses, seminars, lectures, workshops, and training programs that focus on integrated programs concerning the local community. The representatives cemented the agreement in a signing ceremony in which the Foundation wrote a check to the University for 566,707 AED.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) celebrated its tenth year anniversary and its newly acquired accreditation through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) by hosting “AURAK’s 10th Anniversary Ceremony and AURAK’s SACSCOC Accreditation Celebration” under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi and presence of Sheikh Saqr Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has been ranked for the first time with The SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR).

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Department of International Programs and Partnerships (DIPP) assisted two Emirati students in attending the Two Week British Culture and Society Programme at Herford College, Oxford in the United Kingdom.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Wayne State University (WSU) commemorated the expansion of their Transfer Student Program agreement in a signing ceremony between AURAK President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, and Wayne State Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Keith Whitfield.

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United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah, March 17th, 2019 – The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted the AURAK Job Fair 2019 to encourage interactions between job market employers, AURAK students, and Ras Al Khaimah residents seeking employment opportunities.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, held a meeting with students to celebrate the objectives achieved from the 2014 – 2018 Strategic Plan and to gain feedback for the upcoming years.