New study reveals impact of COVID-19 on UAE family businesses
Business families in the UAE have preferred a cautious approach in responding to COVID-19 to preserve the economic, emotional and social investments in their firms, a new global study and benchmarking report by STEP Project Global Consortium and KPMG has...
AUS alumna to women students and alumni: “You have the power to create change.”
Her love for research, the desire to contribute to a more equitable future and the determination to overcome gender stereotypes were the main drivers that led to the success achieved by American University of Sharjah (AUS) alumna Vidya Diwakar. A Research...
PhD in Business Administration added to American University of Sharjah’s graduate portfolio
American University of Sharjah (AUS) continues to expand its offering at the graduate level with the launch of a PhD in Business Administration. This will be offered with a concentration in finance through the university’s School of Business Administration (...
Booked for success: Alumna’s entrepreneurial spirit shines in online bookstore
It was a discussion over a cup of coffee between mothers that prompted American University of Sharjah (AUS) graduate Somia Anwar to start a small business buying and selling used books in order to encourage children to read. “As parents, we want our kids to...
Students represent AUS at Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations
Two students from American University of Sharjah (AUS) attended the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) held January 15–19. Out of the 2,200 individuals attending the conference, AUS students Anam Fatima and Amaan Siddiqui were the...
AUS professor releases new academic text on family business
Business students and academics will benefit from brand-new family business textbook edited by Dr. Rodrigo Basco, Associate Professor and Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid bin Khalid Al-Qassimi Chair in Family Business at American University of Sharjah. Family Business...
AUS students awarded sought-after ICAEW Go Scholarship
Five students from American University of Sharjah (AUS) have the opportunity to fast-track their accounting and finance careers by becoming certified professionals with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) after being awarded...
New SBA courses in programming, data analytics and cryptocurrencies cater to industry demand
Students at the School of Business Administration (SBA) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) will gain first-hand knowledge of the latest technologies and concepts relevant to regional and international business with the launch of three new courses:...
Repurposing fresh food peels as chips wins AUS Hult Prize Competition 2020
The innovative business idea of turning discarded fruit and vegetable peels into chips brought Team Transcend the top prize at the recent American University of Sharjah (AUS) Hult Prize Competition 2020-2021. The winning pitch proposed taking peels from...
