Amal Zaid Naser

Major: Master of Leadership

Year of Graduate: 2019

Achievement/Milestones:

His Highness, Sheikh Mohamad Ben Rashid has attended a remote teaching class of mine. I have been awarded by Sheikh Sultan as Best teacher to motivate students to read in both languages. And I have been awarded by his excellency, Minister Hussain AlHammadi as Best teacher making education videos for students. A member of Child Rights Protection Network. Writer at Albayan Newspaper. An innovation ambassador to Finland. Education Ambassador To USA. Trained to training (TOT). Also writer at Albayan newspaper.

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

I would like to nominate myself for the role of the President of the Students club as bring with me experience and persistence . I always channelise all my energy into getting the work done and seeing to it that it is done to perfection . I am a compassionate leader and promise to listen to your opinion and always try to resolve issues . As I have been working closely with students in the ministry of education I have new ideas gained through my experience which will be of good use to AURAK.
Hence I feel I am eligible for the position

Noora Abdulla Al Tenaiji

Major: Master of Leadership

Year of Graduate: 2018

Achievement/Milestones:

I am working in UAE University Author and writer

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

By representing the importance to work after the graduation step. Sharing knowledge and show it to undergraduate students.

Aamna Mohammed Alshehhi

Major: Master of Leadership

Year of Graduate: 2015

Achievement/Milestones:

1. Initiated and led successful and impactful leadership development for senior government leaders.
2. initiated and run out successful high potential development to ensure the continuity of talent pool.
3: led the innovation scheme of RAK talent management
4. led the talent acquisition framework across RAK emirate.
5. initiate and led job fairs and education scholarships to ensure youth has the maximum support.
6.led and rolled out the youth development through different continuous education and development approaches to maximize their strength and confidence.
7. led and rolled out the mindset shift initiative to ensure the Emirati talent is adaptable and embracing change in this uncertain times.
8. created the operational plan for every strategic initiative to meet RAK vision.
9. led the development of skill bank initiative to reskill and upskill the national talent.
10. led the assessment centers to ensure the right talent in the right roles.

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

1. Sharing experience in various aspects.
2. Empowering in Future Skills Needed in UAE Labor Market
3. Opening different opportunities for internship and volunteering in different works sectors.
4. Build a knowledge hub for leadership , innovation, creativity , change and agility.

Ali Osama Elgamal

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Year of Graduate: 2019

Achievement/Milestones:

Create a solid network and close the gap between alumnis and future graduates.

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

Establish links between the graduates and the university. strengthen links and relations between the university and graduates in order to
promote sharing of experience. enhance sense of responsibility towards the university, society and to develop the graduates with a sense of citizenship. Share success stories of the graduates with current students. support new graduates by preparing them to their potential work environment, through workshops and seminars.

Atif Al-Kadiri

Major: Master of Leadership

Year of Graduate: 2017

Achievement/Milestones:

2019 – 2020 Cluster Manager for Twenty schools
Ministry of Education- UAE
2018 – 2019 Cluster Manager for Al-Rams District
Ministry of Education- UAE
2015 – 2018 Cluster Manager for Twenty schools
Ministry of Education- UAE
2017 – 2018 Cluster Manager for H.H. Saud Bin Saqr Alqasimi Charity Schools.
Ministry of Education- UAE
2017 – 2019 Coach for PISA International Tests
Ministry of Education- UAE
2016 – 2019 Director of Umm Al Quwain Examination Center.
Ministry of Education- Umm Al Quwain Educational Zone.
2015 – 2016 Head of Exams Preparation Committee (Islamic Subject).
Ministry of Education- UAE
2014 – 2016 Curriculum Specialist – Ministry of Education- UAE
2012 – 2014 Accreditation Specialist for Public Schools
RAK Educational Zone- Ministry of Education- UAE
2007 – 2014 Islamic Supervisor for Public & Private Schools
RAK Educational Zone- Ministry of Education- UAE
2007 – 2014 Islamic Supervisor for Adult Education Centers.
RAK Educational Zone- Ministry of Education- UAE
2007 – 2014 Islamic Supervisor for Evening Schools.
RAK Educational Zone- Ministry of Education- UAE
2006 – 2007 Islamic Supervisor for Public & Private Schools
Sharjah Educational Zone-Ministry of Education- UAE
1994 – 2006 Islamic Teacher
RAK Educational Zone- Ministry of Education- UAE

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

To design a loyalty program for the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). This program consists of two key parts, the first part is to benefit from graduates’ experiences in their working field by supporting AURAK students during their practical performance, internship, and other services proposed by AURAK, the graduates can play a good role in supporting and implementing that. In additions, to open a good opportunity for volunteering to support the university.

The second part is the support that AURAK could provide to its graduates throughout some appropriate services suit the graduates needs, thus, we guarantee two things, the first thing is building a real family that consists of AURAK and its graduates, and the second thing is to ensure lifelong learning for AURAK graduates, this is a point of strength for AURAK, as it takes the lead in providing support to its students, even after their graduation.

Mohab Farid Hamada

Major: Architecture

Year of Graduate: 2020

Achievement/Milestones:

Industry connections in different backgrounds in short period of time

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

Assisting in the industry and profession stage, work together on self-improvement, goal achiever.

Mariam Al Hajeri

Major: Medical Biotechnology

Year of Graduate: 2020

Achievement/Milestones:

Vice President for biotechnology club. Also active member in AURAK

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

I will be a great representative for AURAK and help the students with any doubts regarding University.. Also would be glad to volunteer in any event to make AURAK a better place

Melissa Ramirez

Major: Petroleum Engineering

Year of Graduate: 2018

Achievement/Milestones:

Founder of AURAK SPWLA ( Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts) student chapter.

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

I would like to develop a plan to help recent graduates specially expats to find job and build a good network.

Yasmeen Howeidy

Major:Mass communication

Year of Graduate: 2018

Achievement/Milestones:

Received highest GPA award. My achievement was graduating at the age of 20

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

With ideas and insights

Khaled Yusuf Al Sabah

Major: Educational Leadership

Year of Graduate: 2015

Achievement/Milestones:

Teaching and Learning

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

• To see AURAK at the TOP Ranked universities in the area.
• Help students achieve their goals.
• Launch new programs.
• Improve the online teaching and learning technique.

Dina mohammed abdulrazek

Major: Cell and molecular biotechnology

Year of Graduate: 2019

Achievement/Milestones:

Celebrations organization with operetta. Announcer and presenter of celebrations on all occasions. Former member of the women’s committee of the Al-Mataf Association for Maritime Heritage and Arts in Ras Al Khaimah
I worked as a volunteer and secretary in several places and departments.

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

Putting up new ideas for many things, such as the field of study or the field of events and holidays, and organizing them to the fullest extent. Constant communication with alumni from the university, benefiting from their experience after graduation, knowing their achievements, discussing them, and presenting them to students to benefit from them and serve as an incentive for students and encourage them to study and build their goals after graduation and to remain in contact with the campus

Malick Adam

Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering

Year of Graduate: 2019

Achievement/Milestones:

• Founder of the Hopemakers initiative
• Founder of Autodidact LLC
• Chaperone at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Program for outstanding High school students. NYUADSummer Academy
• Sportsman of the year at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.
• Vice president of the SGA at AURAK 20090
• Public Address Announcer for events such as FIFA U-17, AFC U-19 championship, President’s Cup(UAE FA)Arabian Gulf League

Objective (How are you going to support the Alumni Club?):

To give back and help make a positive difference to all AURAK community stakeholders especially the students, alumni , staff and the general community. And also help to contribute in the achievement of UAE vision 2021 and AURAK goals collectively as a team.

Suood Abdulaziz Humaidan Alzaabi
Executive MBA

I’m 42 years old and work as a manager dealing with fixed access development in telecommunications.

I graduated from AURAK with an Executive MBA. My studies were enjoyable and I’ll always value and hold dear to my heart the accessibility and willingness to help of the faculty and alumni.

My proudest achievements were taking part in many tasks and passing my modules with excellent grades. What I learned at AURAK has helped me manage two established family businesses.

The person who had the most influence on me at AURAK was Dr. Zafar, who taught me marketing.

Pursue your dreams with the guidance of the faculty. This will position you as a suitable person to undertake challenging roles that will enable you to contribute and add value.

Thoraya Mohamad
Master in Business Administration

I didn’t fully realize what an impact great networking can have on a career, and being part of AURAK can really help here. I’m an MBA graduate with finance specialization.

Finding a career that’s fulfilling, making sure it’s meaningful and you’re passionate about it, trying to do your best, will lead to success. Numbers were always exciting for me, so I’m currently working as an accountant at AURAK. I’m also a volunteer, passionate reader and writer.

Lots of things make me proud. At school, being in first place from grade 2 made me proud. After school, when I left RAK Foundation for Holy Quran and Its Science when more than 80% of my students were able to read “Tajweed” with good intonation. Also, the moment I started my home business. Recently, getting an MBA and becoming the first Master’s graduate in my family. Finally, getting an exemption for the ACCA certificate.

Mazin Khalil
BS in Finance

I was born in Sudan and have lived in the UAE for over 20 years. I work for Grant Thornton UAE as an Advisory Manager and the Global Deputy Head of Islamic Finance. I oversee a portfolio of Financial Services and Government clients. On a professional level, my biggest achievement is successfully completing a national-level project with a leading regulator around Islamic Finance and prudential frameworks.

I’ve been blessed with an outstanding support system. My beloved wife, parents, siblings, in-laws and friends who supported me throughout the journey and my colleague Samer Hijazi who I consider a mentor.

AURAK has been nothing short of a memorable journey academically and personally, lifetime lessons and friendships that I will always cherish. The city of Ras Al Khaimah continues to be home away from home, due to the unforgettable journey at AURAK.

Maryam Al Hebsi
BS in Business Administration

“All you need is passion. If you have a passion for something, you’ll create the talent. So do it with passion or not at all.”

Business administration is a challenging program that opened up dozens of career paths for me. It was the changing point in my life to continue on a different major from my bachelor’s degree in media.

I work in the Human Resources Department of RAK Government as an Organizational Development Specialist. Some of my proudest achievements have been winning the medal for best employee specialist in the RAK Government, and being chosen as one of the top ten innovative employees in the RAK Government.

The encouragement of my family and friends is the most influential thing in my life. At AURAK, there were some special teachers and close friends who helped me understand the business world and ways of studying. I developed new skills like planning and analysis that allow me to perform my job very well.

Khulood Alhebsi
Master in Business Administration

Founder & CEO of HEXA 7 for IT Consulting & Services. After 4 years from working at IT field, I have decided to complete my MBA study to move my career to the next level as entrepreneur focusing on providing unlimited number of services and consultancies in IT for SME and individuals as it’s among the fastest growing industry. Throughout my educational journey in AURAK, I was looking for my core values that are necessary for the upcoming stage. I found my self in a team-oriented environment and exceptionally passionate colleagues. I’ve inherited valuable knowledge in Business Administration that guided me to start up my company. My appreciation and gratitude to all AURAK faculty and staff for the wonderful educational experience and their support.

Messer Al Dosh
BS in Finance

Business is my real passion. I graduated four years ago with degree in finance. Making the right decision was a great challenge for me, so now I help students who are in my shoes to make the best decision of their life, “what they want to study in the future”, Since I work as admissions counselor at American University of Ras Al Khaimah and I enjoy consulting and advising high school students to determine what they will be in the future.

Passing all my modules with decent grades and graduating in 2016 is the proudest accomplishment of my life. Last but not least, Do what you love, and love what you do. Choose the path not because others force you to but because your heart desires to do so. Do not expect everything to be offered to you on a silver platter. You will have to study and work hard on your networking in order to show that you are the one who deserves further opportunities. Messer Dosh

Fedaa Dheisat
Master in Business Administration

I graduated with an Executive Master in Business Administration from AURAK in 2018. My Bachelor degree was in Telecommunication Engineering.

Engineering and business may sound like two distinct specializations, but when one looks more closely the overlaps become more obvious. Both engineers and business leaders want to achieve efficiency, and both have an eye for creative and innovative solutions; yet they are both rooted in the realm of the possible. The knowledge obtained from studying engineering transfers to a career in business remarkably well.

This led me to rethink my ongoing career and to better prepare me for the world of business. With little knowledge of business and industry, I realized obtaining a Master’s degree in business would be important to accelerate my development and to start working on my family business. AURAK, through its excellent course offerings and world-class faculty, has put me on the road to success and helped me achieve my goals

Mona Barhoum
BS in Business Administration

I was there since AURAK’s inception – before the name was selected and the fence was built to prevent the goats from devouring its vegetation. I enrolled among the founding students  and at its first graduation ceremony I stood holding my BS in Business Administration degree with dual majors in Marketing & International Business.

Ras Al Khaima crept its way into my heart and AURAK worked its magic in unlocking a world of opportunities along my path.

I am highly motivated, competitive and a little bit of a perfectionist! Armed with my degree, I joined the world’s leading events organiser through which I had the privilege to script multiple editions of the World Future Energy Summit in partnership with Masdar and the International Exhibition of National Security And Resilience in partnership with the UAE’s Ministry of Interior, to name a few success stories.

As a freelancer, I am a now a seasoned event professional infusing high-profile events and projects with the key to success.

Maryam Saeed AlNuaimi
BS in Electronics & Communications Engineering

Engineering was my dream, and my dream came true. I graduated with honors in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering. It’s a challenging major, but sometimes you need challenges to make you grow better and stronger. Attending workshops and exhibitions, in addition to participating in competitions at university, had a big impact on my skills. I’m proud to have been part of the software team on the MeznSat project, the first 3U CubeSat for monitoring greenhouse gases in the UAE. I did an internship at YAHSAT Lab (Masdar Institute) and at Etisalat Group. Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning. I got more experience on an internship at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence (Space) in the UK. It developed my personal and professional skills. Finally, always remember that education is a passport to the future, so work hard to reach your dreams.

Kamel Abuyousef
Master in Business Administration /
BS in Biotechnology

I’m a proud alumnus of AURAK. Currently, I work at a higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates where I’ve worked my way up to be Executive Assistant to the President.

I joined AURAK in its early days, back in 2013. I graduated and got my bachelor’s degree in 2017. Those four years were among the brightest of my life. During this period, I published three articles in international scientific journals with the support of faculty and their encouragement.

AURAK’s environment was motivating and supportive. This prompted me to take my MBA there and I graduated in 2020.

AURAK helped me to build my personality in different ways through mentoring, coaching and polishing my skills, all of which have helped in my career. The supportive atmosphere at AURAK was the thing that most influenced me. When I entered the university, I felt that it is like a family, and that everyone cares about each other. AURAK is where I discovered my future!