For the last five years, Horizon University College has been participating in the National Service Exhibition. This year, H.E Shk Mohamed bin Suroor Al Nahyan inaugurated the event which opened on October 13, 2019 in Abu Dhabi. His Excellency expressed his appreciation to Horizon executives during his visit at the HUC stand for Horizon’s collaboration with the National Service, especially for the scholarships the university offers to the members and employees of the National Service.
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Mr. Sheik Maideen, HUC Head of the Library Department, received the “Best Librarian Award” from Madras Library Association (MALA) in India on August 12, 2019 for his outstanding services, papers presentations, participation in conferences and workshops, involvement in setting-up modern libraries and implementation of innovative library services.
Congratulations, Mr. Maideen!
Yesterday, the Horizon community greeted the freshmen with excitement! Dean Prof. Mohammad In’airat; Director of Student Services Affairs, Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh; and Sr. Events Executive, Ms. Christina Ayub Peter welcomed the students, imparted the mission and vision of the university, discussed the rules and policies, and encouraged students to join clubs and committees as it will further develop their skills and prepare them for the professional world. Horizonrs Sanabel and Farah also shared their experiences studying at Horizon.
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Horizon University College recently organized the “Changing the Gear” workshop as part of its goal of preparing students for the technology-driven world.
Dr. Ajith Kumar, Head of Academics for the School of Business, inspired students with his speech on the importance of believing in oneself and how to make the most of the opportunities presented by the world. Dr. Petr Svoboda, Lecturer, gave a workshop session on Innovative Thinking. From the School of IT, the Head of the Academics, Dr. Deepak Kalra, and ACCA Instructor, Mohammad Shoaib, talked about the Internet of Things and Careers of the Future.
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Horizon University College has renewed its strategic alliance and cooperation with the Directorate of the Human Resources and Emiratisation under the Waffer Program, which was made official through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing on September 11, 2019. H.E. Dr. Tariq bin Khadim, Chairman of the Directorate of Human Resources – Sharjah, and Mr. Nitin Anand, Chairman of the Executive Council of HUC signed the MOU. The event was witnessed by H.E. Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, Director of Strategic Planning, H.E. Jawaher Saif Al Oud, Director of the Waffer Program, and Mr. Firas Al Tabbaa, HUC Deputy Director for the Government and Public Relations.
HUC has allocated a scholarship fund of 15-million dirhams for the government employees under the Directorate of Human Resources and Emiritisation and their families for the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs under the School of Business and School of IT. The two organizations also discussed possibilities of workshops and training sessions to be conducted by HUC for the unemployed as a support for the Emiratisation Program of the UAE Government.
The executives of Horizon University College visited the Chairman of Sharjah Economic Development Department, H.E. Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, on September 11, 2019. Mr. Nitin Anand, the Chairman of the Executive Council of Horizon, and Mr. Firas Al Tabbaa, HUC Deputy Director for the Government and Public Relations, updated His Excellency about the programs offered by HUC under its School of Business and School of IT. HUC also discussed possibilities of conducting workshops and training sessions for Sharjah Economic Development Department.
HUC continuously strengthen its alliance and partnerships with government and private sectors so it can provide better support and assistance to various communities outside the academe.
Horizon University College conducted the SCTDA (Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority) Advanced Tour Guide Training Program from July 18 to 20, 2019 at HUC Campus. The workshop was attended by participants of various professions such as entrepreneurs, dentists, and mechanical engineers in addition to being a licensed your guide.
The program serves as a platform for tour guides having license from other emirates to promote Sharjah tourism. The training aims to update the participants’ knowledge about Sharjah destinations and enhance their tour guiding skills.
In this 3-day SCTDA Advanced Tour Guide Training Program, Horizon faculty members — Dr. Amitabh Upadhya, Dr. Ajith Kumar, and Ms. Rouba Dbouk — gave sessions on various topics that include Embrace Tourism, Golden History of Sharjah, Smile while you are in Sharjah, and sustainable tourism initiatives in the emirate. The workshop concluded with a guided tour at the Heart of Sharjah.
Horizon University College conducted a 6 day Women Empowerment Training Program (Al Jawhara), which is one of the initiatives of SCTDA (Sharjah Tourism and Commerce Development Authority) in collaboration with NAMA, a public non-profit organization for the advancement of women. As part of the program, 30 Emirati women who are fresh graduates were trained in the areas of tourism which will increase the number of women in this sector. The workshops focused on tourism, women entrepreneurship, career path, and harnessing soft skills, among others. HUC faculty members Dr. Amitabh Upadhya, Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dr. Kakul Agha, Dr. Sharon Mendoza, Ms. Nadine Felix conducted the sessions during the program. Mr. Anesh Matthew gave a first aid and safety training to the participants.
The tourism sector has strong links to economic growth. It creates opportunities for employment and career advancement. On that note, HUC creates a platform for professionals to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to the industry through workshops.
HUC’s Tourism industry experts, Dr. Amitabh Upadhya, Professor and HUC’s Director of Outreach and Accreditation Planning Committee, and Dr. Mohit Vij, Associate Professor, conducted a workshop on Edu-Tourism and its potential in Sharjah. The participants shared new ideas and insights about the industry and emerging trends. This session, which is part of a series of workshops on travel and tourism, welcomed participants from Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).
Mr. Nitin Anand Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Council of Horizon University College received the prestigious Excellence Award at Forbes Top 100 Indian Leaders Award on behalf of Mr. Kamal Puri - Chairman Horizon Goup & Founder President Horizon University College . The award was given to recognize the passion, contribution and the impact of Indian leaders and industry experts on the advancement of the Arab region. The impressive awarding ceremony was hosted on July 3, 2019, at Versace Palazzo.
Horizon University College aims to impart knowledge to the community outside of the university by conducting training and workshops to various organizations. Recently, faculty members Dr. Beenu Mago and Dr. John Senior conducted Teachers' Training sessions at Providence English School, Sharjah, with 45 teacher participants.
Dr. Mago spoke about emerging technologies and Dr. Senior talked about the technology to supplement teaching.
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Horizon University College conducted a fire drill to demonstrate the readiness of an emergency response plan on May 28, 2019. The students, faculty, and staff were lead to the fire exits of the building and instructed in the proper use of fire safety equipment.
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