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Dubai Silicon Oasis to host new Rochester Institute of Technology campus

dubai - The new campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology can accommodate up to 4,000 students

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Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis, has announced the launch of the new Dubai campus of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT Dubai).

The new premises will span 129,000 square metres with the capacity to accommodate up to 4,000 students. The development will be completed in two phases at an investment of approximately Dh500 million. The first phase with an estimated cost of Dh200 million is slated for handover in 2019, while the second phase will be implemented by 2023 at an estimated cost of Dh300 million.

Sheikh Ahmed said: "In line with the directives of its visionary government, the UAE leads the way in adopting cutting-edge innovation. We strongly believe education is at the core of innovation, and are proud to support RIT Dubai's plans to build a new campus at DSO. Rochester Institute of Technology is a globally acclaimed academic institution that significantly enriches science-based knowledge, boosts academic standards and promotes the spirit of innovation."

- business@khaleejtimes.com