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The College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology, through the Department of Human Resources Management, organized a workshop and a scientific lecture for the course (Negotiations and Conflict Resolution) presented by Ms. Rozana Tariq Al-Tayyar, who works as a mediator and commercial arbitrator in a settlement company (TASWEA), for the settlement of commercial disputes, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, under the supervision of the Head of the Human Resources Department, Prof. Sayed Zafar, and the Department Supervisor, Ms. Dalia Taibah, at the University’s campus in Dhahban, with great support and organization by the course instructor, Assistant Professor of the Human Resources Department, Dr. Megren Abdullah Altassan. The lecture was attended by some of the University's leaders, led by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Muhammad Al-Muqaddam, and Dr. Abdullah Aljarodi, Head of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Unit, and Dr. Mahdi Othman, the College's Consultsnt for Academic Affairs, some of the faculty members, and a large number of college students in various specializations and some of the students of the college of Law and a number of university graduates from the bachelor's and master's levels. During the lecture, the guest speaker gave an overview of the importance of settling commercial and non-commercial disputes before the disputes reach judicial solutions, in which the conflict owner may incur a lot of financial losses and waste of time. The students and attendees showed great interest and interaction with the topic, and the desire to participate and represent the country and the university in international competitions that may be the first of its kind for any participation from a Saudi university in the ICC Mediation Competition. On this occasion, the Dean of the College of Business Administration and the general supervisor of the Business Development and Marketing Center, Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, praised the efforts of the Human Resources Department in organizing the lecture, especially Dr. Megren Altassan, and stressed the importance of this workshop in bringing the reality of the business world closer to the theories that are being taught in the classrooms. This is a main feature that distinguishes the graduates of UBT from others, which is their great proximity to the reality of the business industry with their scientific readiness in their specializations that serve the labor market.
The University of Business and Technology represented by the College of Business Administration, through the head of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Unit at CBA, Dr. Abdullah Al-Jaroudi, participated in the seventeenth forum of the Islamic Development Bank as an arbitrator within a committee comprising investment fund managers and entrepreneurs in the competition that included 46 participants from around the world with pioneering ideas and owners of emerging projects. Great thanks are extended to our male and female students who were the best ambassadors of the University of Business and Technology from the College of Business Administration for their role in participation of organizing and supervising the forum. The Dean of the College of Business Administration and the general supervisor of the Business Development and Marketing Center, Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, thanked Dr. Abdullah Aljaroudi for his active participation in arbitration of emerging projects and his supervision of the University students participating in the entrepreneurial competition, and thanked the colleges’s Master student and member of Islamic Development bank Ms Taif Aldoairem who is also part of the organizing committee of the pioneering competition for her tireless efforts to ensure the participation of the largest number of university students in the forum. Dr Haneen confirmed that these participations come within the strategy of the University of Business and Technology to keep ahead of the latest scientific developments through participation in forums and conferences, as the university is interested in scientific and professional participations that prepare University students for the expectations of the local and international labor market.
In light of the vision of His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Abdullah bin Sadiq Dahlan, to contribute to the development of the national music sector, through training locals to support the national vocational needs, a new project was adopted to support local talents in the musical field, through the University’s Business Development and Marketing Center. Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, the General Supervisor of the Center, and the Dean of College of Business Administration, ensured that UBT works to contribute to the music field by taking a new step towards music and sound training through a cooperation with a pioneer in the music world, who combines the industry excellence by working with top international musicians as well as obtaining postgraduate degrees in the field of music and sound, Professor John Merchant, Chair of the Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University, USA. Noting that the training is exclusively licensed by (Avid) an International leader in the sector of Music production training, to deliver “Pro Tools” second level training at UBT’s new campus in Corniche, targeting the local community with a batch that passed the first level training and includes academics in the field, as well as professionals in the industry. In addition to some of the distinguished students and graduates of Jeddah college of Advertising, who are among the first to ever take such a training in Saudi Arabia.
Fifteen volunteers from the Business Supply Chain Management Student Club from the College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology, under the supervison of the Head of the Supply Chain Management department, Dr. Bandar Al-tubaishi, participated in a voluntary initiative in the Holy City of Mecca, within the Holy Mosque. They provided Iftar meals to 5,000 people in cooperation with Nakhlah Al-Bir organization in Mecca organized by the Supply Chain Student Club members Riyadh Alzahrani and Faisal Alshehri. The Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, is proud of these volunteering initiatives, which represent one of the main pillars of the University of Business and Technology, which is community service. Thanks is extended to all those who participated in the initiative, including the students who set a good example for their colleagues: Faisal Al-Shehri, Riyadh Al-Zahrani, Abdullah Muhtasib, Ammar Al-essawi, Ammar Al-Marbaei, Hussam Al-Khanbashi, Abdulrahman Kamal, Salman Bakopan, Abdullah Al-Sheikh, Mohammad Alam, Abdulrahman Al-Fadli, Abdulmalik Marwan, Omar Al-Musharrekh, Abdullah Baouzir, and Ahmad Ganem.) Finally, special thanks to Mr. Ali Gharsan Vice President of Board of Directors in Nakhlah Al Bir and Mr. Abdullah Mousa the Supervisor of the volunteering team for their outstanding efforts in organizing the activity with the University and their warm welcome of the students.
The University of Business and Technology presented by the College of Business Administration and through the Unit of Industry Relations Headed by Dr Alaa Lary, His excellence Professor Osama Jannadi the president of UBT has signed an a a memorandum of understanding with BRF a global company, for internship, coop training & exchange of knowledge and expertise between the two parties. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Shadi Feirak (brf HR Executive Manger) , Dr.Haneen Shoaib the Dean of the College of Business Administration , Ms.Rayana Alhusaini ( brf talent acquisition analyst ) CBA Alumni HR major, Dr Alaa Lary supervisor of the department of Supply Chain Management and Head of the Industry Relations at CBA, as well as Ms.Adwa Bagader Head of Institutional Communication (The Business Development Center). Where this MOU aims to provide the opportunity for cooperative training for graduate students and prepare them for the labor market and enable them to interact with the future work environment and deal with members of society from outside the university and gain sufficient experience to enable them to be employed directly after graduation.
The College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology, in cooperation with the Industry Relations Unit led by Dr. Alaa Lary, has organized an educational visit for male and female students of the accounting and finance departments to Bupa Arabia, supervised by Dr. Mohammed Al-Mekhlafi, Ms. Wid Hindi and Ms. Kholoud Bajunaid. Students had a tour to many divisions yet focusing on the finance and accounting departments. Attending a workshop on drafting a resume and interview etiquette. Three of the winners received job interview consulting services. The visit was concluded with a lunch meal with the company's representatives. Sincere gratitude to Bupa Arabia Corporation for welcoming and hosting the University of Business and Technology Doctors and students. Students emphasized the value of the visit and the extensive and relevant information that was given to them, adding to their experiences and the University of Business and Technology looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the Bupa Arabia Corporation.
The College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology is proud of the ambitious young generation who work while they are still studying. Among them is the academically distinguished student Mohammad Nazer from the College of Business Administration majoring in Finance, who has been working for three consecutive months at the Biennale of Islamic Arts, the first of its kind in the world, starting from January 23, 2023 in the Western Pilgrims Hall at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The Dean of the College of Business Administration, Mohammad Shoaib, met the student, Mohammed Nazer, during a visit accompanied by a British PhD Holder specialized in Museum Management (Dr. Fiona Hutchison), who praised the level of the Saudi youth who present the pride of their country to the whole world, and complemented them on how representative they are linguistically, culturally and academically.
Based on the keenness of the University of Business and Technology on the development of the physical and psychological health of female students and in line with achieving the goals of Vision 2030 to increase sports awareness, the University is proud of the participation of the University of Business and Technology team in the Sports Federation of Saudi Universities Badminton Championship in its third season under the supervision of the sports gym, represented by the participation of female students ( Manar Malak and Raghad Bagbas from the College of Business Administration and the student (Lyan Halabi from Jeddah College of Advertising ). The Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, stressed the importance of encouraging and motivating students to participate in sports activities and its great importance in creating the physical and psychological balance required for learning in all its stages. Thanks is extended to the leadership of the sports Gym at the University, Ms Lina Almaena and the Gym Manager Ms. Walaa Magrabi for their continuous support for all male and female students in sports.
The Associate Professor Dr. Marwa Abouhassan from UBT- Jeddah College of Engineering- Architecture Department, participated in the UBT’s delegation in the 6th Equal Opportunities Conference in Bahrain as a main researcher, which is organized through Ahlia University in Bahrain, Brunel University in the UK and UBT in Saudi Arabia. She presented two scientific researches titled: “Heritage Buildings Changes and Sustainable Development” and " Sustainable Urban Street Design in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia". Dr. Marwa was honored for obtaining the best research award.