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Wasl extends scholarship deadline for UAE nationals at American University in Dubai

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 14 - 2009 at 15:07
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Wasl, the asset management group owned by Dubai Real Estate Corporation, today announced the deadline for UAE nationals to submit applications for scholarships at the American University of Dubai has been extended to 19th July for the September 2009 intake.

Fresh Emirati high school graduates who have scored at least 85% in their school leaving examinations are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Husam Al Sayed, General Manager for Human Resources, Wasl, said:
"Our initiative to offer scholarships at the American University of Dubai seeks to support UAE nationals, especially those who have graduated from public schools and with limited financial capabilities to pursue higher education. As a socially responsible group, Wasl plans to launch several initiatives in the education sector in line with Dubai's directive and strategy to support local talent and develop their academic skills."


Wasl's scholarship initiative will allow 10 UAE nationals to pursue bachelor's degree programmes in various faculties at the American University in Dubai. The scholarship will cover all tuition fees of selected candidates for the four-year study period.

In addition to fulfilling the admission criteria of the American University in Dubai, applicants will be required to go through an intensive assessment process with wasl as part of the selection schedule.
Husam Al Sayed, General Manager for Human Resources, Wasl.
Husam Al Sayed, General Manager for Human Resources, Wasl.
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About 'Wasl'
Wasl, an Asset Management Group, was established by Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) to manage its operations in property management, hospitality, investment and project management covering Residential, Commercial, Retail, Educational Institutions, Leisure and Entertainment sectors.

Established to strengthen Dubai's success, and to actively secure its growth objectives for the future, Wasl pursues a vision 'to value and be valued by our stakeholders'. It aims to achieve this by creating a legacy of trust and respect by acting responsibly and as a platform for innovation in asset management.

Wasl is a customer-centric, knowledge oriented corporation with a firm commitment to its stakeholders, while investing in its employees and improving the community.

The word 'Wasl', which is synonymous to 'connection' in Arabic, is symbolic of the strong relationship the group shares with its stakeholders, and represents its profound link to the past, its stature in the present, and its vision for the future.


For further information, please contact:
Jan Dabrowa
Jiwin
Tel: +971 4 374 8566
Fax: + 971 4 3688001


Nabeela Nasser Sait
wasl
Tel: 04 3139215
Fax: 04 3988111
Email: nsait@wasl.ae

Linda Abdulhay
wasl
Tel: 04 3139332
Fax: 04 3988111

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