Aim Events was established in 2008 and since then has run more than 25 events.  As the events division of Abu Dhabi University, Aim Events is dedicated to establishing high quality events that reflect the needs of Abu Dhabi and the objectives of Abu Dhabi University.  Aim brings together the best of international and local expertise to present high quality content that will add to knowledge capital in Abu Dhabi and UAE.  Some of our events in 2009 and 2010 have included....

Emiratisation Forum 2009
Under the Patronage of His Excellency Shiekh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan,
UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
27 – 28 April 2009, Beach Rotana – Abu Dhabi

The highly successful first Emiratisation Forum was held in Abu Dhabi in April of 2009.  A high quality speaking panel followed important opening remarks from His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research including Prof. Lynda Gratton of the London Business School, an international expert on HR Strategy and high performing teams and one of the Times of London “Top 50 International Thinkers”.  Further presentations from Abu Dhabi Emiratisation Council, Etihad Airways, Aldar, Sorouh and Abu Dhabi University Knowledge Group added to a successful launch of this event with more than 200 delegates from many leading organisations in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE attending.

www.emiratisation-forum.com

A-Z of Obesity Treatment 2009
16 May 2009, Crowne Plaza Hotel – Abu Dhabi / 14 October 2009, Qamardeen Hotel - Dubai

The first two events within Aim Medical Series were done successfully with the great contribution of number of experienced speakers from respectful Government and private hospitals in UAE. Two versions were done of this event in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and both were accredited by Health Authority in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for Continued Medical Education hours. It had around 100 attendees for each of the two events from different specialties of medical practitioners. 

Megatrends 2009
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region
25 May 2009, Emirates Palace – Abu Dhabi

Megatrends was an event focused on strategic insights and the economy.  Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the event was honoured to feature His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of TDIC who’s opening remarks preceded a special appearance by Professor Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize winner for Economic in 2009 and a leading international expert in global trade.  Also on the programme were presentations delivered by His Excellency Mohammed Abdul Aziz Al Shehi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and presentations by Aldar, Noor Islamic Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Gulf Finance, Bank of New York Mellon, Jones Lang Lasalle, NBAD and Morgan Stanley.  The event also featured author and international expert in Future Technological Trends, Ross Dawson and was moderated by Reg Atwall.  Attended by 300 business and educational leaders from around the UAE, this event raised the profile of Abu Dhabi University significantly.

The Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court
11-12 January 2010, Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri – Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum is part of the Aim Leadership Series and is part of collaboration between Abu Dhabi University and Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development.  The first Innovation Forum featured leading international experts in Innovation with the theme Building an Innovative Culture.  The opening remarks were made by His Excellency Abdullah Al Ahbabi, Director of Strategy & Planning  General Secretariat of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and the opening session was attended by His Excellency Sultan Saeed al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy.  Special presentation from experts including Hal Gregerson of INSEAD and Thomas Andersson, Chairman of the board for the International Organisation for Knowledge Economy and Enterprise Development (IKED) were accompanied by presentations from Microsoft, Philips, Proctor & Gamble, Cambridge University, National University of Singapore and Al Hilal Bank the Headline Sponsor of the event.  This event was attended by more than 150 business and organisational leaders and was a successful launch for both ADU and Khalifa Fund as part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two organisations in November 2009 to run a series of events and workshops together.

www.innovation-abudhabi.com

The Global Logistics Forum
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region
15-16 March 2010, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr – Abu Dhabi

The Global Logistics Forum was organised in a new collaboration between Abu Dhabi University and TU Berlin’s Chair of Logistics and was the first ever global gathering to focus on international trends in logistics to be held in Abu Dhabi.  With the kind sponsorship of Abu Dhabi Ports Company, and expert panel of international speakers delivered a high quality programme of informative presentations and workshops to more than 200 logistics experts from around the region.   Opening remarks were made by His Excellency Abdullah Rashed Al Otaiba, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport and Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and were followed by the special appearance of His Excellency Dr Gerhard Schroeder, Former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany who hailed the cooperation between Germany and the UAE through collaborations like the one between ADU and TU Berlin as a significant and positive step forward in building lasting and mutually beneficial ties between the two countries.  Further presentations from TU Berlin, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, Union Railway, Alstom, Schenker, Dornier, Duisburger, IPIC Ferostall were well received by the audience as was the panel of international experts from leading international schools of Logistics including Tongji Shanghi University, Singapore University, University of Miami and ILOS Brazil.  This event also featured the launch of the Centre of Excellence for Supply Chain & Logistics at Abu Dhabi University a further collaboration between TU Berlin and ADU.  The 2010 event look to build on the strong foundations that this event established.

www.globallogisticsforum.com

The Abu Dhabi Forum on Entrepreneurship
12-13 April 2010, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

The second event in the partnership between Abu Dhabi University and Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development the Abu Dhabi Forum on Entrepreneurship was held in April of 2010.  With the theme ‘Transforming Today’s Ideas into Tomorrow’s Success’ this event featured opening remarks from His Excellency Mohammed Omar Abdullah, Undersecretary, Dept. of Economic Development and His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Khalil Al-Mutawa, Chief Executive Officer, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and was presented to more than 200 business leaders students and young entrepreneurs.  Featured presentations included Mr Tim Atterton an international facilitator for entrepreneurship who’s presentation was exciting and stimulating.  Other presentations from headline sponsor’s The Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council, His Excellency Mohammed Jassim Al Fahim, Honorary Chairman of the Al Fahim Group, Sabah Al-Binali Principal and CIO of Saffar Capital, Mohammed Saeed Harib, Owner and Founder of Lammtara Pictures and Creator of “Freej”,  Ahmed and Rashid Bin Shabib – Founders of Shelter and Azza Al Qubaisi, One of the UAE’s first contemporary jewellers and creators, Founder and Owner of Arjmst presented an excellent sample of entrepreneurs and organisations helping to develop entrepreneurship from across the UAE.  Additionally speakers from NU Singapore,  Khalifa Fund, Envestors, Riyada, Raisani, Dubizzle and a presentation by Dr Nabil Ibrahim, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, on the development of Abu Dhabi University’s Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship added to an exciting and informative platform to build from in the future.

www.entrepreneurship-abudhabi.com

The Emiratisation Forum 2010
30 – 31 May 2010, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr – Abu Dhabi

The Second Emiratisation Forum was a resounding success with more than 150 attendees enjoying another high quality programme of workshops, case-studies and best practice examples from leading organisations in the UAE.  The theme this year was ‘Improving Retention by Harnessing Motivation’ Opening remarks by His Excellency Omar Al Bamadhaf, Chairman of Sundus Consultancy were followed by a presentation from international expert and author on motivation Dr Bob Nelson. Further presentations and workshops from du, Etihad, ADCO, ADMA, Aldar, ESNAAD, The Injazat Institute and Summit Careers added to a successful and well regarded event that is firmly established as the leading Emiratisation Event in the UAE.  Sponsored by ADCB, Etihad and the Injazat Institute this year, the event it poised to grow and diversify even further in 2011.

www.emiratisation-forum.com

Aim also managed series of successful events during 2009-2010 including the following:

10th Biennial INQAAHE Conference 2009
Under the patronage and opening address of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
30 March - 2 April 2009, Beach Rotana – Abu Dhabi

Hosted by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and organised by the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), This Biennial conference was held in UAE and the Middle East for the first time, and the focus was on ‘New Approaches to Quality Assurance in the Changing World of Higher Education’. The program included several conferences, workshops, meetings and social functions and had around 350 participants from Africa, USA, Europe and other countries.

National Rehabilitation Center (NRC)
Meeting 12 Feb 2009, Emirates Palace Hotel – Abu Dhabi

The meeting titled ‘Integrating Addiction Treatment in Mainstream Health Care: Outline to Primary Providers’. It was accredited by Health Authority-Abu Dhabi for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and had respective representatives from medical sector.
One Year Course for Clinical Psychologists Jan 2010 – Jan 2011

Aim signed one year agreement with National Rehabilitation Center to produce 12 courses in one year. These courses were also accredited for CME hours by HAAD. The Psychological Skills and Competencies 1 Year Training is separated into twelve, two day workshops, and delivered over one year by an international faculty from the UK’s leading psychiatric institution: the Maudsley International, Kings College London and the National Health Service.

The First Abu Dhabi Corporate Governance Conference 2009
14 October 2009, Hilton Hotel – Abu Dhabi

This event had big focus from government entities and media as it was the first leading conference hosted by Abu Dhabi Center for Corporate Governance, one of the subsidiary companies of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Attended by large number of VIPs and sponsored by the General Secretariat of Executive Council, Securities and Commodities Authority, Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Al Jaber. It was featured by the Inaugural welcome note of HE Mohamed Rashed Al Hameli, Director General of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and keynote speaker HE Khalfan Saeed Al Kaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Center for Corporate Governance.

www.adccgconference.com

Emiratisation Employers Forum 2010
Under the patronage and opening keynote address of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
25-26 January 2010, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr – Abu Dhabi

Under the title ‘Private Sector Emiratisation for Economic Prosperity’ this event was presented by Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council with Abu Dhabi University as Strategic Partner. It had huge participation from sponsoring companies and around 250 attendees in addition to VIPs and Media representatives. It presented the unique five sector workshops in Tourism, Energy, Manufacturing, Finance and Innovation to be sponsored by Etihad Airways, ADNOC, ESI, NBAD and Mubadala. Also it was supported by Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Western Region Development Council, Eastern Region Development Committee, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Statistics Center-Abu Dhabi. In this two day conference, Aim added its expertise in Emiratisation Series to produce a successful event.

www.emiratisation-forum.com

Abu Dhabi University Events
Abu Dhabi University Graduation Ceremonies 2008-2009-2010

This special event was held annually with the great contribution of Aim Events to deliver the logistics, operational assistance and overall planning.

Abu Dhabi University Careers Fair 2009
9-10 Nov 2009, Abu Dhabi University

The second successful Careers Fair had the great participation of 51 exhibiting government and private companies, with the special sponsors: First Gulf Bank, ADNEC, Etihad Airways and ADWEA. The fair had large number of students, under graduates and post graduates. During the fair, ADU conducted series of workshops and presentations.

	His Excellency Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy attends the opening keynote address of the 1st Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum on 11 January 2010.
	His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Rulers Representative in the Western Region, President of Abu Dhabi University Board of Trustees at the 2008 Abu Dhabi University Graduation
	His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at the 2009 Emiratisation Forum in Abu Dhabi
	His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Toursim Authority, TDIC, ADNEC and the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage at the 2009 Megatrends Conference in Abu Dhabi
	On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Excellency Sheikh Nayahan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan And His Excellency Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Abu Dhabi University inaugurate the new campus of Abu Dhabi University.
	His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Chairman of Aldar and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi University Foundation delivers his welcoming remarks at the Abu Dhabi University Foundation launch.
	Princeton’s Professor Paul Krugman, Winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize for Economics delivers his keynote address at the 2009 Megatrends Event
	Professor Lynda Gratton of the London Business School delivers a keynote address at the 2009 Emiratisation Forum
	His Excellency Dr Muneeb Kazim, Executive Director of Strategy, Planning and Policy Development, Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council, speaks at the Emiratisation Forum 2009
	His Excellency Mohammed Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Director General of the UAE Ministry of Economy addresses the Megatrends Event in Abu Dhabi.