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2017 Newsletter
U.A.E. Embassy - Cultural Division
Inside this issue:
InternationalEmiratesYouthCouncil
YouthCircle
MinisterofToleranceVisit
WhatDoYouKnowAboutMasdarInstitute?
ExcellentStudentsList
GraduatedStudentsList
2030 Vision on Higher Educa�on
Wherever you are, You
Represent the UAE.
Message From The Cultural Attaché
The Emirates Youth Council (EYC) launched a
new ini�a�ve called "Interna�onal Emirates
Youth Council Program" to be a vital link be-
tween the Emira� students and their country. It
can be an interac�ve pla#orm for experience
sharing among the youth. The United States of
America was the first stop, as a direct outcome
of efficient coopera�on between EYC and the
UAE Embassy in Washington during the 7th An-
nual UAE Students Forum 2016. Her Excellency Al Mazrui declared:
"EYC launched many ini�a�ves that promoted the role of youth in Emira� society in a
way that strengthens their skills and capabili�es to become the future leaders who
are able to achieve the vision of the UAE leadership. This would contribute efficiently
in forming the UAE's future, where the youth will be the major pillar to accomplish
significant milestones and UAE's pioneering in various fields".
Her Excellency Shamma AL Mazrui, Minister of State
for Youth Affairs Has Launched Youth Council
in the USA-Washington
Minister of State for Tolerance Visit To Washington
UAEMinisterofStateforToler-
ance,SheikhaLubnaAlQasimi
metwithEmiratistudentsatthe
EmbassyinWashington,DC.She
discussedwithstudentsUAE
government'sstrategyoftoler-
ance,theimportanceofcoexist-
ence,empowermentandpeace
building.
DuringtheSeventhStudentsForuminWashington(November2016),YouthCirclewas
hostedandfollowsthelaunchofthe2030VisiononHigherEducation,toassessviews
ofstudents.ItwasattendedbyHEDr.AhmedFalasi,MinisterofStateforHigherEdu-
cationandHEShammaAlMazrui,MinisterofStateforYouthAffairs
2030 Vision on Higher Educa�on
The Cultural Division Participated in the
International Women’s Day in the UAE Embassy
At the UAE embassy in Washington, in recogni�on of Interna-
�onal Women’s Day , His Excellency, Omar Al Shamsi, Deputy
Chief of Mission extended Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba’s ap-
precia�on and gra�tude to all female members of the embassy
team, thanking them for their hard work and achievements in
eleva�ng the mission and goals of the United Arab Emirates em-
bassy in Washington.
Dear Students,
At the end of March 2017, I will be leaving the Cultural Division for an-
other opportunity. It has been a pleasure working with you all over the
past four years. I’ve enjoyed learning about the United Arab Emirates,
its people, and culture through interac�ons with students like yourself
and Ministry of Educa�on. The United Arab Emirates is a great country
and I hope to be able to visit one day to see it for myself.
As my students know, I am always encouraging them to do their best
and push themselves beyond their own perceived limits. With the spir-
it of improvement in mind, I’d like to leave you with the following
thoughts:
1. Work hard, give 100% of your effort, and you won’t be disappointed: Success isn’t
guaranteed in every situa�on. However, if you give your all and do your best every
�me, you will have a reason to feel proud of yourself, regardless of the outcome.
2. Posi�vity is cri�cal for success: We all have moments of nega�vity, but staying posi�ve
when facing challenges or struggles is necessary if we are to reach our goal(s). It helps
us focus on what we have achieved so far and our strengths, rather than our missteps.
3. Learn from your mistakes: Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) said it best: “I
have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Admi=ng that we made
a mistake is a sign of strength and personal growth, not one of weakness. Mistakes are
learning opportuni�es that show us how we can improve and become be>er versions of
ourselves.
4. It takes a village: Very rarely is one able to achieve success without any help from oth-
ers. Asking for assistance, advice, or guidance is a sign of strength rather than weak-
ness. Don’t be afraid to admit that you need help from your university advisor, the Cul-
tural Division, or your friends. Together we can achieve anything!
5. Leave your community in a be7er state than when you arrived: Giving back to your
community is a great way to bring joy to yourself and others. Look for opportuni�es to
help others in need both on-campus and off-campus and you will be able to make a
las�ng impact.
If you’d like to stay in touch, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or con-
nect via LinkedIn (h>ps://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-anderson-83a39a39). I wish you all the
best in your current and future endeavors!
Best,
Nicole
Nicole Anderson
My Experience at the Cultural Division
Masdar is a Globally Oriented Ins�tute in Abu Dhabi
Masdar Institute was established in 2007 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is a graduate-level,
research-oriented institute of science and technology. It focuses on alternative energy, sus-
tainability and environment. 417 students have been selected and enrolled globally. Masdar
has been established to meet the national policy for Abu Dhabi's leadership, which views re-
search and education as a keystone for the future development.
Masdar has presented itself as a regional and global model for research of the 21st century.
The Institute will redefine learning and discovery in a global context and set new standards in
education, research and scholarship that will benefit the UAE and the world. Its mission is to
be a world-class, graduate-level institution, to produce future world leaders and critical think-
ers in advanced energy and sustainability.
Masdar can be an option for Emirati students who graduated from the US and wish to pursue
higher education in their country as UAE invests in intellectual capital. Those who are inspired
by research can find this opportunity available for them as Masdar institute is guided by the
principles of environmental preservation and human development. In addition, Masdar has
been developed into a living, vibrant and creative research community with students and fac-
ulty from across the world. The plan is to meet with the Abu Dhabi Government’s Vision of
2030, and meet objectives, values and themes as well as the intellectual platform.
I’m Ebtesam AlTeneiji. I am cur-
rently in the Ph.D. program at the
University of San Diego, California,
majoring in Leadership. I recently
received the Ministry of Interior
Excellence Award- Na�onal Repre-
senta�on Category. I was deeply
honored at receiving this award.
The award not only inspires me as
an Emira�, studying abroad, but
helped ins�ll my confidence more in my effort towards realizing the vision of the
UAE. I hope other Emira�s would also aspire to be recognized with this award. I truly
wish this award would also be able to iden�fy future leaders commi>ed towards pro-
mo�ng an innova�ve society ready to take on the challenge what Emira�s stand for
towards becoming world leaders.
A li>le bit about me: As a young woman from the United Arab Emirates, I brought
with me a unique story within the fabric of narra�ves that had been passed down
about women of the Arab world as captured in the media and literature. I became in-
creasingly mo�vated to involve myself with the American community in the hope of
changing the common narra�ves about the life experiences of women in the Gulf
countries. My own life experience were brought about by the many changes as I ex-
plore in search of fulfilling my quest and passion to understand the emerging leader-
ship paradigm taking place in the region.
A bit about my accomplishments: I received recogni�on as an outstanding student in
the Master in Leadership Studies at University of San Diego, and I was the first Arab
student to work as an intern with California State Senator Joel Anderson. This intern-
ship provided me an opportunity to build coali�on and collabora�ve rela�onships
with poli�cians and business leaders. These interac�ons provided me the opportuni-
ty to share with them my knowledge about the UAE, our culture, values, and vision
2021.
Ebtesam Alteneiji Honored by HE Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan
for Receiving the Ministry of Interior Excellence Award
Khalid AlAwadhi
Interna�onal Student of the Year 2016 Award
I was truly honored to be chosen as
a recipient of the Interna�onal Stu-
dent of the Year 2016 award by the
University of Colorado Boulder. This
award was given to me because as
the president of the CU Interna�onal
club, I, alongside my team, have
helped make a difference in the ex-
perience of hundreds of students on
campus by building bridges and con-
nec�ng cultures.
This award tells me I am on the right
track towards crea�ng a more inclusive campus for all. I am very passionate about
helping interna�onal students find their place here at CU and experience the Buff
spirit. I was also featured on the front page of Emirates Today newspaper which
talked more about me and my experience abroad so far. I hope I can set a good
role model for all UAE na�onals abroad. Wherever you are, you are represen�ng
the UAE and you should always strive for excellence as our leaders con�nuously
remind and show us.
Student Name MAJOR Ins�tu�on Name
Mohamed Abdulla Muhsin Altamimi Engineering Science University of New Hampshire
Hanan Sami Abdulla Alsayed Alhashmi Urban Planning Arizona State University - Tempe
Abdulla Hamad Abdulla Rashed Alshamsi Civil Engineering Arizona State University - Tempe
Mohamed Khaled Saleh AlRashdi Finance Virginia Commonwealth University
Faisal Omar Mubarak BinSalma Mechanical Engineering University of New Hampshire
Amna Ebrahim Mohammed Alnuwais Finance Arizona State University - Tempe
Hassan Nabil Ali Mukhtar Alyousuf Finance North Carolina State University
Hamda Jasim Ahmed Mohamed Al-Ali Finance North Carolina State University
Mohammed Rashed Aldhaheri Chemical Engineering Oregon State University - Corvallis
Saif Hassan Hamdan Saif Alalkim Aeronau�cal Engineering University of Washington - Sea>le
Abdulla�f Husain Hasan Alhashmi Mechanical Engineering Rochester Ins�tute of Technology
Hana Abdalla Sultan Alsuwaidi Health Care Management University of Rochester
Mohamed Ramadan Alharmoody Finance Arizona State University - Tempe
Mohammad Shafiq Abdulla Galadari Chemical Engineering University of Washington - Sea>le
Majid Salahadeen Abdallah Almarzooqi Pre Medicine Creighton University
Mansour Humaid Saif Alqemzi Mechanical Engineering University of Har#ord
Yousif Mohamed Alansari Mechanical Engineering Arizona State University - Tempe
Abdulla Mohamed Zaman Alkhaja Electrical Engineering University of Arizona -Tucson
Amir Adnan Abdulghaffar Almaimani Finance Boston College
Shamsa Mohammed Abdulla Basaeed Public Policy University of Southern California
Mohammad Talal Mir Khoori Entrepreneurship Arizona State University
Maktoom Ali Maktoom AlMuharami Mechanical Engineering Technology University of Toledo
Mohammad Ali Obaid Ali Alhamly Economics Pace University
Yousif Nasir Yousif Alansaari Avia�on Management Florida Ins�tute of Technology
Omar Yaqub Yousif Al Ansari Industrial Electronic Engineering Arizona State University
Yousef Waheed Yousef Abdull Mohamed Chemical Engineering Pennsylvania State University
Excellent Students Fall 2016
Student Name MAJOR Ins�tu�on Name
Amer Abdulla�f Abdulla Galadari Chemical Engineering Oregon State University
Mohammed Matar AL Mheiri Public Administra�on CSU San Bernardino
Eisa Abdalla Abdelrahim Alfahim Finance Suffolk University
Zayed Jassam Mohammed Alhosani Geology University of Arizona
Naser Ahmed Saeed Altamimi Finance Auburn University
Shahla Mohammed Habib Al Ghareeb Psychology University of Colorado - Denver
Sara Wesam Lootah Computer Science UC Davis
Abdulla Saood Mohamed Alghab Al Ameri Chemical Engineering CSU Fort Collins
Saeed Matar Mohammed AlMheiri Public Administra�on CSU San Bernardino
Sara Abdulrahim Muallemi Avia�on Administra�on Embry-Riddle Aeronau�cal University - Presco>
Adil Naushad Nour Hussain Finance Columbia University in the City of New York
Sulaiman Faisal Hussain AlMarzooqi Avia�on Management Embry-Riddle Aeronau�cal University - Daytona
Beach
Rashed Essa A. Kazim ALMULLA Banking and Financial Science Suffolk University
Mohamed Ali Al Reyami Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines
Abdulla Saeed Kh. AlRahoomi AlMheiri Civil Engineering Arizona State University - Tempe
Ebrahim Ahmed Mohammed Ali Al Wahe-
di Chemical Engineering Florida Ins�tute of Technology
Ghanem Suhail Seddiq Alkhoori Finance Suffolk University
Khalid Khalid Anwahi Nuclear Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Hamad Saeed Alfaheem Business Administra�on Suffolk University
Hamad Abdulla Shams Sciences University of Washington - Sea>le
Excellent Students Fall 2016
Fall
2016
Graduated Students
Student Name MAJOR Institution Name
Aamna Ali Obaid Ali Al Zaabi REHABILITATION AND HU-
MAN SERVICES Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Abdelrahim Mohamed Saleh Safar Criminology Wilkes University
Abdulla Mohammed Sarhan Alameri Economics University of Arizona -Tucson
Abdulla Mohammed Suhail Aldhaheri Economics California State University - San Bernardino
Abdulla Salah Aldeen Almarzouqi Aeronau�cal Science Embry-Riddle Aeronau�cal University - Daytona
Beach
Bader Rahmah Mohamed AlAnsari Banking and Finance San Jose State University
Eissa Tariq Mohamed Alhammadi Electrical Engineering Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Eman Rashid Mohamed AlShamsi Medicine - Rheuma�c University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Faisal Ebrahim Esmaeel Almalki Computer Engineering California State University - Northridge
Hala Fakher Husain Al Zarkan Industrial Engineering University of Arizona -Tucson
Jaber Rashed Saeed Almazrouei Finance California State University - San Bernardino
Khaled Mohamed Jasem Alnuaimi Civil Engineering California State University - Northridge
Khaled Naseeb Suhail Aldhaheri Avia�on Management Florida Ins�tute of Technology
Malek Ahmed Mohammad Alhebsi Civil Engineering Washington State University - Pullman
Meera Saeed Abdulla AlShehhi Materials Science. University of Arizona -Tucson
Mohammed Jamal Mohamed Ahmed Den�stry Boston University
Mouza Saqer Mohamed AlBlooshi SoSware Engineering Embry-Riddle Aeronau�cal University - Daytona
Beach
Nader A�q Mubarak Khamis Bio Medical Engineering Cornell University
Naser Saeed Mohamed S AL Qubaisi Finance California State University - Northridge
Noof Mohammed R. Alsulai� Biological Sciences Portland State University
Omar Ismail Abdulla Algergawi Poli�cal Science Pace University - New York
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Fall
2016
Graduated Students
Student Name MAJOR Institution Name
Omar Khalifa Harib Electrical Engineering University of Michigan
Rahma Salim Ali AlShamsi Poli�cal Science George Mason University
Rashed Ali Rashed Al Mansoori Special Educa�on American School for the Deaf
Rashid Humaid Abbas Maroof Interna�onal Studies Wright State University
Salem Ahmed Sulaiman AlAkbari Chemical Engineering Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Shihab Mohammed Baqer M. Ali Civil Engineering Northeastern University - Boston
Suhail Saeed Alkhyeli Economics Arizona State University - Tempe
Sultan Adel Mohamed Belshalat Finance Boston University
Sultan Mohamed AlMarzouqi Finance University of Minnesota -Duluth
Sultan Mohammed Ali Salmeen Al Dhaheri Business Administra�on Marymount University
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