Under the Sponsorship of  H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region, President of Abu Dhabi University Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Emirati German Friendship Society, three ADU Emirati students from the College of Business Administration-Finance and Accounting,  traveled on July the 20th to start an internship program with Siemens-Germany for a period of six weeks until 29 August 2009.
H.E. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Abu Dhabi University Chairman of the Executive Board, praised the generous sponsorship of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which gives ADU students an early opportunity to experience the work environment, helping them to benefit from this unique learning experience while developing skills in finance, communication, public relations and networking. He also said that this unique opportunity will enable ADU students to network with German companies, banks, and financial institutions, learning about the latest operational methods in finance and accounting, and share their learning experiences with their colleagues.
Bin Harmal added that this opportunity constitutes a platform for cultural and intellectual exchange between the UAE and Germany, enhancing friendship amongst the two nations. He also noted that the students will benefit immensely from this internship program and gain experience in the fields of finance while working at the one of the most esteemed and elite international companies such as Siemens.
Dr. Nabil Ibrahim, the ADU Chancellor, pointed out that the internship programs were designed to focus on the development of the students’ leadership skills, ensuring that they gain professional experiences which will promote their academic and scientific understanding. The program includes visits to several successful German companies, banks and financial organizations.
About Abu Dhabi University:
Abu Dhabi University was chartered as a private institution of higher learning in the year 2000 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and President of Abu Dhabi University’s Board of Trustees. The University is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with all its degree programs accredited. The University of Abu Dhabi currently serves over 3800 students at its two campuses in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain.
ADU Colleges are open to students from all nationalities and are based on the American model of higher Education. ADU comprises of the following Colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. ADU has also most recently established the College of Research and Graduate Studies, which is committed to applied strategic research to contribute to the UAE’s economic knowledge and its society, as well as evolving into a national and regional leader in graduate education. The College integrates discovery, teaching and learning with interdisciplinary focus and public service.
