The School of Humanities and Social Sciences proudly hosted the second edition of PsychED, a psychology conference tailored for schools, from May 3rd to 4th, 2023. This conference united students from various schools across the UAE, fostering engaging scholarly competitions and discussions. The chosen theme for this year's event was "Mind Meets Machine: Exploring the Intersection of Psychology and Technology."
In an effort to spread awareness about the importance of hormonal balance in maintaining overall health, MAHE Dubai students of the COSW club organized a session on the effects of hormones on physical and mental health by Aster Clinic, along with a free health camp. The event was held on the 16th February, and it was open to everyone, including the students and staff members of the university.
Dr. Ruchika Ranwa, a faculty member at Manipal Dubai, has published her research paper titled “The Politics of Gatekeeping: Respondents as Gatekeepers and Gatekeepers as Respondents” in the prestigious Qualitative Research journal.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Subburaj Alagarsamy and Dr. Rajani Ramdas on this significant achievement, which underscores Manipal Dubai’s commitment to advancing academic excellence and practical learning.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey of academic excellence—official recognition as a Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR)-licensed institution in the UAE.
The ARCHITEXTURE 2025 competition not only highlighted the artistic and technical brilliance of young architects but also provided a platform to celebrate innovative hand-drawn architectural visualization in an increasingly digital world.
Dr. Arif Hussain, Chairperson of the School of Life Sciences at Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Dubai, has co-authored a significant research study exploring the epigenetic impact of kaempferol, a plant-derived compound, on the growth and migration of cancer cells.
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Jereesh K. Elias on the publication of a peer-reviewed article titled: “Mediating role of personality dysfunction and perceived stress on the relationship between stressful life events and psychological well-being among young adult women in India.”
The School of Engineering and IT at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vision Concept Aviation Training Institute (VCATI) to provide industry-integrated training for aspiring aviation engineers.
Students from the Manipal Environmental and Climate Society (MECS) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai have been named champions of the Green Entrepreneurship Program, hosted by Ajman University at the Ajman Youth Hub.
A team of 14 students from the School of Engineering and IT at MAHE Dubai proudly represented the UAE on the global stage at the prestigious Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition, held on June 19, 2025, in Michigan, USA.
Edarabia had the opportunity to interview Dr. S. Sudhindra, President of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) – Dubai, to discuss the university’s strategic goals, evolving academic focus, and the role of innovation in shaping higher education. Dr. Sudhindra shared valuable insights into MAHE Dubai’s commitment to academic excellence, student empowerment, and fostering a future-ready learning environment that meets the demands of a rapidly changing global landscape
Mr. Aryan Bhingare, a sixth-semester Mechanical Engineering student at MAHE Dubai, has achieved third place in the prestigious ASHRAE Region-at-Large (RAL) Student Competition 2025, marking a proud moment for the university and its ASHRAE student branch.
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Subburaj Alagarsamy, Dr. Sunitha Prabhuram, and Dr. Rajani Ramadas from MAHE Dubai have successfully published their research paper titled “Assessing the Mediating Role of Planned Behavior and Moderating Effects of Ethical Ideology in Immigrant Family-Owned SMEs Sustainability Intentions” in the highly reputed journal Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai announces receiving a Verified Impact project stamp for its initiative ‘Seeding Sustainability Program’ aligned with Sustainable Impact, ESG’s and SDG’s in the UAE. This innovative program by Water Alliance was delivered by Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai’s students across schools in the UAE and has been selected among the top 20 projects nationwide in MAJRA's Sustainable Impact Challenge 2025, earning the program an AED 20,000 grant.
In recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainable practices and impactful initiatives, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal Dubai) has been awarded the “Plan to Action: Year of Sustainability Seal” by the UAE Federal Government.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Behaviour Enrichment (BE), a leading provider of specialized therapy and educational services for children with diverse developmental needs, to introduce comprehensive industry integrated learning experiences for psychology students.
MAHE Dubai has been spotlighted by Gulf News Friday for placing student wellbeing at the heart of higher education in the UAE. The feature, titled “From Nurseries to Universities: UAE’s shift towards emotional resilience in education” (published online and in print on 22 August 2025), positions MAHE Dubai as a university exemplar in the sector’s wellbeing transformation.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai congratulates Dr. Ullas Rao, School of Business, on the publication of a new peer-reviewed article, “An Innovative Decision-Making Model for Alternative Regulatory Frameworks Based on Sustainable Development Goal Disclosure Costs,” in Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility (Wiley). The paper appears in the journal’s 2025 volume and was accepted on 3 August 2025.
A sharp increase in the US H-1B visa sponsorship fee is nudging skilled professionals to consider the Gulf. According to Lourd Johnson Fernando, Deputy Manager - Corporate Alliances at MAHE Dubai, this shift is already translating into stronger interest from global employers building teams in the UAE.
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Rajesh Kumar Chandrawat (School of Engineering & Information Technology) on the publication of a peer-reviewed research paper titled: “Investigating Hall effect and viscous dissipation in Saffman/nanofluid MHD duct flow: A combined RBF and fuzzy logic approach.”
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Sampath Suranjan and Dr. Sachidananda (School of Engineering & Information Technology), along with third-year Mechanical Engineering students Abdulla Abdul Jaleel, Moin Alam, Jaya Jatin Bhavesh Podugu, and collaborators from MIT, on the publication of their peer-reviewed paper: “Effect of Flow Dynamics on a Rotary Wick Cooler.”
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Rajesh Kumar Chandrawat (School of Engineering & IT) on the publication of a peer-reviewed research article titled: “Fuzzy Pressure Gradient Effects on Immiscible Nanofluid–Dusty Fluid Systems: A Radial Basis Function Pseudo-Spectral Approach.”
Two sisters. One campus. Two national ACCA titles. Sarah Atique Sayed has been named UAE Top Affiliate for the May 2025 sitting, while her younger sister Samairah Atique Sayed earned UAE Prizewinner in Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)for the June 2025 sitting.
