Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has been featured in The Financial Express, one of India's leading business and education publications, in an article titled "Indian University Campuses in the UAE: Classrooms in the Conflict Zone."
The feature examined how Indian university campuses operating in the UAE responded to recent regional developments while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and academic continuity of their students. The article brought together perspectives from several leading Indian higher education institutions in the UAE, highlighting the measures adopted to maintain uninterrupted learning and support student communities.
Representing MAHE Dubai, Dr. S. Sudhindra Shamanna, Pro Vice Chancellor, shared insights into how the university leveraged its established systems and experience to navigate the situation effectively.
Speaking to The Financial Express, Dr. S. Sudhindra noted that MAHE Dubai's transition to distance learning was supported by a structured academic continuity framework developed over the university's 25-year presence in the UAE. Rather than creating new processes, the institution relied on well-established systems and digital infrastructure that enabled a seamless continuation of academic activities.
He emphasized that student safety and wellbeing remained the university's highest priority throughout the period. MAHE Dubai activated internal communication and emergency response protocols, ensuring regular communication between academic departments, administration teams, student services, and residential facilities. Students and parents were kept informed through timely updates, while the university closely monitored official advisories and developments.
The feature highlighted how MAHE Dubai's experience, preparedness, and operational readiness enabled it to respond quickly to changing circumstances while maintaining a stable learning environment. The university's ability to ensure continuity without significant disruption reflects the strength of the systems, processes, and support mechanisms that have been built over more than two decades of operation in the UAE.
As one of the region's most established international university campuses, MAHE Dubai continues to focus on delivering a high-quality student experience while fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The university's emphasis on preparedness, resilience, and student-centric operations remains central to its approach to higher education.
Read the full article:
https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education/indian-university-campuses-in-the-uae-classrooms-in-the-conflict-zone/4273115/
