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The College of Business Administration, represented by the Department of Human Resource Management organized a workshop about the definition of recruitment, recruitment process, identifying job requirements, sourcing, screening, selection & how to stand out as an HR fresh graduate on Monday, 29th of April. The workshop was presented by UBT HR graduate Mr. Mohammed Taira who works currently as a Talent Management Coordinator at Zahid Group and attended by several faculty members and students.
Dr. Karim Soliman, the Head of the Supply Chain Department, participated in the African Games in Accra, Ghana. He was nominated by the International Basketball Federation and had the honor of officiating the final game in the men's competition, a testament to his expertise and commitment. Dean of the College of Business Administration Dr. Haneen Shoaib congratulated Dr. Karim on this accomplishment and expressed UBT's pride in this achievement and looks forward to more successful international sports participations in the future.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the University of Business and Technology, represented by His Excellency the University President, Dr. Weam Tunsi, signed a memorandum of understanding with Aqwat Food Industries, represented by His Excellency Engineer Ihsan Shakur Abu Ghazaleh, CEO of Aqwat Food Industries Company. The signing of the memorandum was coordinated under the leadership of the Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr. Haneen Shoaib, through the Industry Relations Unit under the supervision of the Head of the Unit, Dr. Alaa Lary and Ms. Lina Kutbi Entrepreneurship and innovation unit head. A group of senior leadership from Aqwat Food Industries Company visited, represented by Mrs. Nour Ihsan Shakur Abu Ghazaleh (General Director of Human Resources Department) and Mr. Saleh Nazel Nafi Al-Saedi, (General Director of Administrative Affairs). The visit included an introductory tour of the University’s Corniche campus facilities and the latest developments in the building. This agreement aims to provide cooperative training opportunities for graduate students, prepare them for the labor market, enable them to interact with the future work environment, deal with community members from outside the university, and gain sufficient experience to enable them to be employed directly after graduation.The signing of the memorandum is considered an extension of achieving the university’s strategy, which focuses on strengthening relations between the university and companies to link knowledge with the business world in order to facilitate enabling students to predict the expectations of the local and regional market.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the University of Business and Technology, represented by His Excellency the University President, Dr. Weam Tunsi, signed a memorandum of understanding with Alnahdi Transportation, represented Mr.Hani Alghamdi, CEO Alnahdi Transportation. The signing of the memorandum was coordinated under the leadership of the Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr. Haneen Shoaib, through the Industry Relations Unit under the supervision of the Head of the Unit, Dr. Alaa Lary and Ms. Lina Kutbi Entrepreneurship and innovation unit head. A group of senior leadership from Alnahdi Transportation visited, represented by Mr. Haitham Zamzami (General Director of Human Resources Department).The visit included an introductory tour of the University’s Corniche campus facilities and the latest developments in the building. This agreement aims to provide cooperative training opportunities for graduate students, prepare them for the labor market, enable them to interact with the future work environment, deal with community members from outside the university, and gain sufficient experience to enable them to be employed directly after graduation. The signing of the memorandum is considered an extension of achieving the University’s strategy, which focuses on strengthening relations between the University and companies to link knowledge with the business world in order to facilitate enabling students to predict the expectations of the local and regional market.
The Deanship of Scientific Research at The University of Business and Technology (UBT) organized the 1st Symposium for Post-Graduates & Undergraduate Student Research, on April 30th, 2024, at the Corniche campus. Students from all colleges participated with 29 research papers and showcased their research prowess through engaging poster presentations alongside their respective research papers. The event served not only as a platform for recognizing research excellence but also as a forum for sharing groundbreaking discoveries and insights. The symposium brought together scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts to share their knowledge, insights, and innovations in their respective fields through various sessions, presentations, and discussions covering a wide range of topics. The university's dedication to advancing research and promoting scholarly inquiry promises further remarkable achievements and discoveries in the future.
King Abdulaziz University organized the Media Bridge Forum at the Literary and Cultural Club, which discussed the journey of development of institutional communication and its impact on shaping the image, as part of the graduation project for female students of the Department of Public Relations at the College of Communication and public relations. The forum held a dialogue session with the Dr. Heba Jamal, former Dean of the College of Advertising at the UBT, Assistant Professor in digital Marketing,and presenter of the programs (Kalam Nawaem and Saydati talk shows). The topic of the session was about the image in the media and digital marketing, within the framework of the societal role that Dr. Heba participates in at the level of marketing and media. She was thanked and honored at the conclusion of the forum.
In an initiative highlighting the role of education in promoting health and sports, the University of Business and Technology was honored to host a key visit from the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Sports. We reaffirm the university's commitment to advancing sustainable health and sports programs. A friendly basketball match between the university's team and Jeddah United Club was a highlight of this visit.
The Insurance and Risk Management Department, through the insurance club, organized a special event for insurance celebrating the insurance sector by assigning an entire day under the title “Insurance Day”. Insurance companies such as Malath and Salama, presented their products and introduced students to various types of insurance offered by their companies. In the presence of the department’s students to increase insurance awareness within the university. Moreover, various presentations made by some specialists in the insurance sector, including Mr. Mazen Almazni – Underwriting Manager General Insurance at Aljazira Takaful Company – who delivered a presentation entitled “Insurance Types in the Saudi Market” Ms. Reem Alshehri – Regulatory Compliance Officer at Aljazira Takaful Company - who delivered a presentation entitled “Career Passion” Mr. Feras Tammar – Senior Manager Western Region Office and the insurance department’s advisory board member - who delivered a presentation entitled “Your Career Starts Here” Students expressed how much they gained from the valuable information presented to them, as well as the fact that the event had a positive effect on their motivation to join the department and work in the insurance industry. In the closing ceremony, members of the insurance department club were honored for making the event a success by the Head of the department Dr. Reweda Tobar, department faculty Dr. Moamen Ali, and the attendance of Vice Dean Dr. Ramzia Albakri.
Mr. Zuhair Almaghrabi, Panda's Chief HR Officer, and Abdullah Alsaban, Panda's Chief Operations Officer, visited UBT and met with CBA, accompanied by their team members. As part of their meetings, they met with the college Dean, Dr. Haneen Shoib, the Vice Deans, Dr. Ramzia Albakri and Dr. Bandar AlTubaish, as well as the heads of the Retail Dr. Hatem Garamoun and Supply Chain departments, Dr. Karim Soliman, and the Head of the Industry Relations Unit, Dr. Alaa Lary. The primary focus of the meeting was to explore venues of collaboration, specifically tailored to their business needs servicing UBT's students. The meeting also delved into the retail sector in Saudi Arabia, with particular attention given to Panda's significant presence in the industry. The guests discussed the industry's requirements and provided valuable insights into the skills and qualifications the retail major should offer to attract students. Particularly in preparing students for employment at Panda's head office. CBA embraced these suggestions and expressed their commitment to a fruitful collaboration. A tour of the UBT facilities concluded the meeting.
UBT participated in the International Conference on Business and Technology, represented by Prov. Ahmed Elmasry, a faculty member of the College of Business Administration Finance Department. Prof. Elmasry served as the chairperson for two sessions at the conference. Additionally, one of his research papers titled "ESG controversies, geopolitical risk, and the cost of capital: the moderating role of gender diversity" was accepted for presentation at the Conference on Business and Technology (Scopus indexed). The conference was organized by the EuroMid Academy of Business and Technology and hosted by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom from April 19 to 20, 2024.