
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Dr. Maya Nabih Abou Zahr
Interim Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (Certified Incubator) and Assistant Professor of Business Administration, AUD
Living in a mobile world has many advantages, as it has become the new normal to live in an ever-evolving environment. AEIC stands as the right place to be for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators, as the centre helps all kinds of entrepreneurs by fostering a growth mindset. In AEIC, entrepreneurship is viewed not just as a business venture but also as a way of thinking in different fields. It is a space for showing resilience, accepting mistakes, encouraging creativity, and supporting the AUD community with innovations and continuous learning. With a holistic approach to entrepreneurship, AEIC offers the following services related to mentorship, business events, startups, incubators, and technologies such as blockchain; empowering individuals to turn ideas into impact and reality. The Center complements AUD’s vision and mission by shaping agile thinkers who thrive in today’s dynamic world. AEIC vision also aligns with the UAE’s national visions including innovation and the knowledge economy, human capital and youth empowerment, global competitiveness and investment attraction, as well as Sustainability and Future Readiness.
