The Cultural Division is constantly working on building partnerships and enhancing relationship with universities to better serve its students. Therefore, several academic advisers participated in the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers conference (NAFSA) held in Houston, Texas May 27-June 1

with approximately 8,500 educational professionals in attendance.

As in the past, the Cultural Division worked with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Cultural Offices in planning and setting up the GCC booth where countless individuals stopped by to inquire about the UAE culture, education, and tourism. In particular, much interest was shown in exploring the possibility of establishing partnerships and exchange programs between UAE and US edu-cational institutions, and improving the ability to meet the needs of UAE stu-dents. Finally, the Cultural Division representatives also participated in a Poster Fair, which was organized by Education-USA. Through this venue, which drew many visitors, they were able to provide engaging and interesting information about education in the UAE.

The advisers also attended professional development workshops includ-ing: • Current SEVIS I and II Issues • Muslim Students in Academic Life: Expectations, Challenges, and Networking • Medical Health Crisis Management • U.S. Visa Delays and Denials: What’s an International Adviser to Do? The academic advisers who attended the conference are: Brenda Casteen, Khol-oud Elayyan, Lina Jarad, and Mona Rafi.

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In February 2012, Abdulla Al Ktebi-OSU, Ramis Al Menhali- OSU, Humaid Al Kaabi- U of Minnesota, Nasser Al Dhaheri - Penn State, Mohammed Al Hamiri- Penn State, and Mo-hammed AL Khouri- Bentley traveled to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia to attend the Undergraduate Business Leadership Conference and compete in the Deloitte Case Compe-tition which was a part of the conference. The keynote speaker for the conference was Usher Raymond IV (or Usher, music artist) and he spoke about his New Look Foundation which provides business training and educational support for underrepresented popula-tions.

Several of the students placed in the 2nd (Mohammed Al Hamiri and Mohammed Al Khouri) and 3rd place (Nasser Al Dhaheri, Humaid Al Kaabi, and Ramis Al Menhali) for the competition and were recognized for this. Additionally, the students were able to network with industry professionals as well as the top students from many universities and foreign countries during the training and breakout sessions.

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Sultan Khalfan Alkeebali

BS in Electrical Engineering, California State University– Northridge

On June 7th, MOHE scholar Mr. Sultan Alkeebali participated with a team of seniors from California State University-Northridge's Electrical Engineering department in the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC), which was held at Michigan Oakland University.

Sultan’s team- won the first place overall in the IGVC.

Congratulations to Mr. Sultan Alkeebali!

O U T S T A N D I N G S T U D E N T S – O U T S T A N D I N G A C H I E V E M E N T S

Ahmed Mohamed Albraiki

Pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineer, University of Minnesota– Duluth

Mr. Ahmed Albraiki, a MOHE scholar became a Certified Solid-

Works Associate (CSWA). SolidWorks is a 3D software tool

that lets engineers and designers create, simulate, publish,

and manage their data. SolidWorks certifications can be used

as a benchmark to measure a student’s knowledge and com-

petency with SolidWorks software and makes them stand out

from the crowd in today’s competitive job market.

Congratulations to Mr. Ahmed Albraiki!

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Abdul Rahman Alzaabi, Gannon University, BS

Abdulla Al Ktebi, Ohio State University, BS

Abdulla Al Marzooqi, Virginia Commonwealth University, BS

Abdulla Al Marzooqi, Virginia Commonwealth University, BSBA

Abdulla Almarzouqi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, BS

Abdulla Almoosa, Northeastern University, BS

Abdulla Alolama, Suffolk University, BS

Abdulla Karamastaji, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, BA

Abdulla Mazrouei, California State University – SB, MPA

Ahmed Al Neyadi, Bentley University, BS

Ahmed Al Yasi, Tarleton State University, MS

Ahmed AlAli, Academy of Art University, MFA

Ahmed Alktebi, Marymount University, BA

Ahmed Almoosa, Woodbury University, MBA

Ahmed Almutawa, Virginia Commonwealth University, BS

Ahmed Naqbi, Portland State University, BA

Ahmed Hassan, George Mason University, BS

Alia Alshamsi, University of Southern California, MA

Alia Alshamsi, University of Southern California, MA

Balqis Zandawi, Pennsylvania State University, MA

Basma Almehairi, Woodbury University, MA

Fahad Alhammadi, University of Colorado – Denver, MS

Fahad Alhammadi, University of Colorado – Denver, MS

Fatheya Al Sharji, George Washington University, LLM

Fatma Albalooshi, Florida International University, MBA

Ghazi Alhai, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, MS

Hamad Al Romaithi, University of Colorado – Denver, BS

Hamad Aljasmi, University of Colorado – Denver, BS

Hasan Al Hammami, Arizona State University, BS

Hasan Al Hammami, Arizona State University, BS

Hasan Alkhameeri, Arizona State University, BS

Hasan Alteneiji, Wright State University, BS

Hezaim Algemzi, University of Utah, BA

Ibrahim Alhaddad, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, BS

Jameela Albaloushi, American University, LLM

Jassim Alnajjar, Colorado State University, MS

Khadija Alhumaid, University of Kansas, Ph.D Khaled Al Zaabi, Tarleton State University, MS

Khaled Alashkhari, Washington State University, BA

Khalifa Al Khaili, Arizona State University, BS

Khalifa ALQubaisi, University of Colorado – Denver, BS

Khalifa Alshehhi, Florida Institute of Technology, BS

Khamis AlShamsi, California State University - SB, BS

Layla Al Baloushi, Boston University, MA

Maitha Alowais, University of San Diego, BA

Malek Alhebsi, Washington State University, BA

Marwan Gheyath, University of Arizona, BS

Maryam Alsafran, Pennsylvania State University, BS

Maryam Alsafran, Pennsylvania State University, BS

Mohamed Al Romaithi, American University, BS

Mohamed Almazrooei, George Washington University, MS

Mohamed Alzarooni, Penn State University-University Park, BA

Mohamed Bastaki, New York University, MA

Mohamed Bin Amro, Valparaiso University, BS

Mohamed Kamali, Northeastern University, BS

Mohamed Naqbi, Tarleton State University, MS

Mohammed Al Hamiri, Penn State University, BS

Mohammed Al Kaabi, Tarleton State University, MS

Mohammed Al Khouri, Bentley University, BS

Mohammed Aljunaibi, Claremont Graduate University, MS

Mona Alshamsi, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, MA

Mozah Tenaijy, Kent State University, Ph.D

Muhsen Al Ketbi, University of North Alabama, MS

Nasser Al Dhaheri, Penn State University, BS

Nasser Al Mansoori, Indiana State University, BS

Obaid Al Mazrouei, Northern Virginia Community College, BS

Omar Alhajri, Murray State University, MA

Omar Alzaabi, The Pennsylvania State University, BS

Othman Ali, Florida Atlantic University, MBA

Ramis Al Menhali, Ohio State University, BS

Rashed Zahmi, Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D

Rashid Alriyami, Pennsylvania State University, MBA

Reem Alshihhi, Suffolk University, BSBA

Saeed Al Ameri, Portland State University, BS

Saeed Al Derei, University of Northern Colorado, BS

Saeed Al Kaabi, Tarleton State University, MS

Saif Khoori, Suffolk University, BS

Salem Almansoori, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, BA

Salem Almarar, Northern Virginia Community College, BS

Saood Al Noori, American University, BA

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Below is a list of students who have a current cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

Saoud Al Neyadi, Arizona State University, BS

Sara Ahli, California College of the Arts, BFA

Sara Aldura, University of Michigan, BA

Sarah Dhuhair, University of Michigan, MDent

Sarah Salman, University of San Francisco, BA

Shaima AlFardan, Alliant International University, Psy.D

Shaima Almahyas, California State University - SB, BA

Shaima Amiri, Northeastern University, Ph.D

Sheereen AlSayegh, Michigan State University, BA

Shihab Ali, University of Saint Thomas, BS

Sultan Al Hammadi, Tarleton State University, MS

Sultan Al Mazrouei, California State University – SB, BS

Sultan Alsuwaidi, Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D

Sultan Alzaabi, Tarleton State University, MS

Talal Alasmani, New York Film Academy, MFA

Tareefa Alsumaiti, University of Arkansas, Ph.D

Umniya Mustafa, George Washington University, MS

Yousef Al Khaja, University of Houston, MS

Yousif Alhashemi, George Washington University, MS

Zayed Al Raisi, Portland State University, BS

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT –Continued

“My first piece of advice is this: Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table”

Barack Obama

Bernard College Commencement Speech, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S G R A D U A T E S O F 2 0 1 2 !

Abdalla Alsharji, California State University- Chico, Banking and Finance, BA

Abdulatif Al Mulla, Colorado School of Mines, Engineering Science, BS

Ahmed Almoosa, Woodbury University - Burbank, Master of Business Administration, MA

Ahmed Khoory, Suffolk University, Management Sciences, BA

Ahmed Yammahi, Oklahoma State University , Information Assurance & Forensics , BT

Farouq Al Selaimi, Arizona State University, Civil Engineering, BA

Ghazi Omar Alhai, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University , Aviation management, MA

Hamad Al Romaithi, University of Colorado - Denver, Human Resources, BA

Hamad Al Busmait, Suffolk University, Finance, BA

Ibrahim Alhaddad, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University , Aviation Administration, BSC

Jameela Albaloushi, American University, International Law, MA

Jassim A. Alnajjar, Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Leadership Management, MA

Kareem Abu Alfadl, Arizona State University, Communication, BA

Khalifa ALQubaisi, University of Colorado - Denver, Human Resources, BSC

Layla Albalooshi, Boston University, International Relations, MA

Mariam AlKobaisi, Western Illinois University , English Literature , MA

Maryam Yammahi, George Washington University , Computer Science , MS

Meera Al Kaabi, New York University , Linguistics , MA

Mohamed Al Marzouqi, University of Miami, Financial Management, BA

Mona Al Zaabi, Bowling Green State University, Political Science, BA

Omar Alzaabi, Penn State, Engineering, BSC

Saeed Alkuwaiti , Loyola Marymount University , Business Administration , BA

Saif Al Mutawa, Franklin Un. , Business Administration, BA

Saif Al Thehli, Iowa State University, Civil Engineering, BS

Saud Karamastaji, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University , Management Sciences, BA

Shaima Almahyas, California State University - San Bernardino, Media, BSC

Sheereen AlSayegh, Michigan State University - East Lancing, Communication, BSC

Sultan Al Keebali, California State U-Northridge, Electronics Engineering, BA

Sultan Bin Humood, Florida Inst. Of Technology, Electrical Engineering, BA

Talal Alasmani, New York Film Academy, Media, MA

Yousuf Almaidoor, Drexel University, Political Science, BA

Top left: Ahmed Alblooki- Gallaudat University, Abdallah Alsharji-California State University,-Chico, Middle left: Saif Almutawa– Franklin Uni-

versity, Farouq Alselaimi, Arizona State University, Bottom left: Saud Karamastaji, Embry Riddle Uni, Abdulrahman Aldhaheri-American Univer-

sity, and Khaled Alneyadi– Gallaudet University

Top left:: ADIA scholars in Boston, Naser Almansoori and friends at Robert Morris University doing a presentation about the UAE, Middle Left:

Salem Almansoori after his single-flight course at Embry Riddle University, Salem Alketbi during his summer job shadowing at the Trade De-

partment at the Embassy. Bottom: Advisor Abdelbari Alshehari with a group of students and other UAE participants at the annual UAE

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This newsletter is an opportunity for students to learn about

each other’s achievements, to network with each other, and

learn about useful tips, while also keeping in touch with the

Cultural Division.

Cultural Division– UAE Embassy– Washington DC

“The Cultural Division is part of the Embassy of the UAE in

the U.S.. However, in concerns of administration, finance

and scholar services, the Cultural Division is responsible

to the MOHESR in Abu Dhabi and to other UAE sponsors

that have offices under the Cultural Counselor’s supervi-

sion. These include the UAE university, Abu Dhabi Police,

Dubai Police, Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MOPA), Abu

Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and Abu Dhabi Educa-

tional Council (ADEC). The Cultural Division’s goal is to pro-

vide the UAE with competent individuals capable of ac-

complishing the country’s goals of progress and develop-

ment.”

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