University of Dubai collaborates with Grenoble Ecole de Management

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Published January 10th, 2011 - 02:12 GMT

Dr. Omar Hefni with Thierry Grange and other UD officials
Dr. Omar Hefni with Thierry Grange and other UD officials

The University of Dubai (UD), a prestigious university in the UAE established by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has signed an MoU with the Foundation of Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), France. The MoU, which was signed by Dr Omar Hefni, UD President, and Thierry Grange, Dean, Grenoble Ecole de Management, identifies the importance of research and quality business education, involving student exchanges, and closer and more substantive collaboration. 

Speaking at the signing ceremony Dr Omar Hefni said: “We are extremely pleased about this collaboration. We have always believed that a focused vision to developing future business leaders in the UAE is the key to enhancing the competitive performance of the region that in turn will harness new opportunities for economic growth. This initiative will extend an opportunity to our students to make a real difference in learning management education. Thus the MoU is part of our efforts to expand the business education portfolio in Dubai in keeping with its development goals.”The University of Dubai (UD), a prestigious university in the UAE established by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has signed an MoU with the Foundation of Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), France. The MoU, which was signed by Dr Omar Hefni, UD President, and Thierry Grange, Dean, Grenoble Ecole de Management, identifies the importance of research and quality business education, involving student exchanges, and closer and more substantive collaboration. 

Speaking at the signing ceremony Dr Omar Hefni said: “We are extremely pleased about this collaboration. We have always believed that a focused vision to developing future business leaders in the UAE is the key to enhancing the competitive performance of the region that in turn will harness new opportunities for economic growth. This initiative will extend an opportunity to our students to make a real difference in learning management education. Thus the MoU is part of our efforts to expand the business education portfolio in Dubai in keeping with its development goals.”

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