Alumni Success Stories

“Challenges provide opportunities to learn and grow” - Robert Rabie

Australian Robert is an accomplished international player in the construction industry with two decades of success leading multi-million dollar infrastructure projects and initiatives.

Richard Gouverneur - “Be willing to innovate, or risk becoming irrelevant”

Richard Gouverneur is naturally inquisitive and enjoys exploring new ways of doing things. He consistently drives a change agenda, as he believes that one needs to challenge the status quo and be willing to innovate or risk becoming irrelevant.

“My MIB degree was the key to unlocking my career on an international level” - Montaha Hidefi

Since graduating from UOWD, Montaha Hidefi has worked with an international remit in the UAE, the Netherlands and Canada and is now a published Author and Creative Colour Consultant, with a passion for global travel.

“I’m driven by the need to make a difference” - Ibrahim Al Najjar

As IT Director of DP World, UAE national Ibrahim Al Najjar has an important strategic role in shaping Dubai’s transportation and logistics industry – a sector that impacts significantly on people’s lives, both locally and internationally.

Madiha Khalid - “BBA graduate paves the way for more females in Senior HR Roles”

Thanks to the lessons learned and qualifications gained during her time at University of Wollongong Dubai, BBA graduate, Madiha Khalid is now heading up the HR division of the largest multinational in Pakistan.

Meet Aashish Sharma – A UOWD graduate that aims to go global with Nepalese-born beverage brands

A serial entrepreneur and graduate of University of Wollongong Dubai has revealed his plans of global presence after taking on ‘the greatest challenge of his life’ by founding Nepalese-based beverage company, Singapore Beverage Nepal.

"My university education was my stepping stone to gain global exposure" - Farhana Zaman

Farhana Zaman, believes in working hard and that good results are a matter of time. Travelling the world, she gained a wealth of experience working in five different industries in four different countries in a period of only eight years.

"Adding value to society inspires me to achieve more" - Adnan Mohammed Bin Abdulla

Adnan Bin Abdulla is a sole entrepreneur and the Founder & Chairman of Al Ansar Group of Companies, ETECHAN International Educational Technologies Research & Development, Bahanes General Trading, ADVOICE Advertising and Novointellex Mobile accessories.

Jamal Masalma: "Thriving in the face of a challenge"

Jamal Masalma is one of those remarkable professionals who thrives in the face of a challenge. Having led a big-budget nation-wide IT program, he knows what it takes to turn a business vision into an operational reality.

Hollye Enser – Relocating was a risk worth taking!

A people’s person by heart, nothing is more inspiring for Hollye Enser than being able to help people in need. Her mission in life is to make life better for those around her, and by communicating messages that might help, inspire or push them to achieve their goals.

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