CUD and Bank of China to collaborate on education

Dubai - The collaboration was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony presided over by Lingbing Li, Consul General of China, and Chancellor of CUD.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and Bank of China's Dubai branch (BOC) have joined forces to support a series of education, research and professional development initiatives for students and employees in Dubai's banking sector.
The collaboration was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony presided over by Lingbing Li, Consul General of China, and Chancellor of CUD, Buti Saeed Al Ghandi.
The agreement will provide undergraduate students with exposure to the banking industry through job search support and internship opportunities, while sharing business research and intelligence through BOC guest lectures on campus at CUD. The partnership will also facilitate higher learning amongst BOC employees and promote Chinese cultural events across the university community.
During her address at the MoU ceremony, Li said: "The implementation of this agreement not only combines the strengths of both entities, but also tightens the relationship of both countries."
Al Ghandi said: "On behalf of CUD, I would like to say we are very proud to be associated with such a prestigious organization as Bank of China and we look forward to a long and successful collaboration."
Chunyan Cai, general manager of Bank of China (Dubai branch) and regional head (Mena), said: "Bank of China is delighted to be able to assist graduates by sharing information and making use of our extensive research capabilities.
Signing the MoU on behalf of CUD was president, Dr Karim Chelli, who said the University recognises the value and significance of collaboration with China and its institutions, and this agreement would open the door to a range of unique opportunities.