University of Dubai holds Fourth Annual Alumni Homecoming

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum, President of the Board of Directors of the University of Dubai’s Alumni Association (UDAA), the University of Dubai in collaboration with its Alumni Association celebrated its 4^th Annual Alumni Homecoming at the Inter Continental Hotel recently. 

The Alumni Homecoming, which aims to reconnect, build a stronger relationship and network with its graduates, had an astounding 400+ attendees of UD alumni and their families, faculty, staff and members of the business community. The most anticipated event of the year culminated in various fun-filled activities such as poetry, cultural dancing, recognition awards and raffle draws. Abdulla Bel Khair, UAE’s renowned star graciously sang traditional songs, which was greatly appreciated and applauded by the attendees. 

Praising the role of the UDAA, Sheikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum, outlined the various successful activities the association has embarked in such as the Alumni Student Mentoring Program, the UDAA and Friends Scholarship Fund and the Alumni Guest Lecture Series. Sheikh Maktoum said: “All of these programs were developed as a means of serving and assisting UD students in their educational journey, and contributing to the development and advancement of our university.” He added: “It is through the active involvement and participation in the UDAA organized events that UD alumni are able to contribute in the achievements of the association’s goals and objectives.”   

Following the success of the Alumni Homecoming, the UDAA strives to continuously embark on new activities and implement ongoing projects which aim to assist and serve UD community.