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The American University in Dubai (AUD) successfully concluded the inaugural AEIC Dubai AI Academic Hackathon, a two-day intensive program that brought together nine student-founded startups to develop, refine, and pitch AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges. The event was held in coordination with ABCURR, the first institute in the MENA region specializing in building university-based entrepreneurial ecosystems to support a transition toward a sustainable knowledge eco

American University in Dubai and AEIC/AUD recently showcased its commitment to the startup ecosystem as AEIC/AUD Interim Director Dr. Maya Abou Zahr, PhD and representatives from the AUD Business School —Dr. Farah Arkadan, Dr. Lena Kurban Rouhana ,DBA , Dr. Racha Abdrabbo Haffar, and Dr. Gesualda Iodice—served as mentors at the Majlis Al Mustaqbal event. Organized by Dubai SME from April 28–30 at The Campus, Dubai Founders HQ, this three-day innovation journey led participant

The American University in Dubai’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (AEIC) hosted a panel discussion titled “Entrepreneurship – A Mindset,” bringing together experts from engineering, healthcare, and business to explore entrepreneurship as both a career path and a way of thinking. In his opening remarks, Dr. Asaad Farah, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, highlighted AUD’s commitment to fostering innovation, resilience, and initiative while preparing students with the

The AUD Entrepreneurship Club, in collaboration with the AEIC, hosted a networking event titled “Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems” The event brought together students, aspiring founders, and industry professionals to explore how collaborative environments contribute to innovation, startup development, and the growth of sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems. The session created a valuable platform for participants to engage directly with distinguished industry leaders, e

4 AEIC startups showcased at NorthStar from October 12–15, 2025. Elissa Teianu , an AUD Business alumna & founder of ‘UNLEASH RESILIENCE’ – continues to drive mental resilience through her AI-based resilience toolkit; Pulkit Chopra & Sonali Chopra , AUD Business alumni & founders of ‘PROJECT HAPPINESS’ – empowering People of Determination toward financial independence through handmade greeting cards; Nurali Nurtayev , an AUD alumnus & founder of ‘ RIGHT DAY ’ – promoting well