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64-668: The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council's primary purpose is to deliver the vision of His Highness Sh weeikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , President of the UAE, and ruler of Abu Dhabi for the continued fulfillment of the grand design envisaged by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the ongoing evolution of Abu Dhabi as a global capital city. The mandate of the UPC is five-fold and Emirate-wide: The UPC has created

128-467: A 50-meter swimming pool, performance gymnasium and indoor track, fitness center, climbing wall, squash and racquetball courts, football pitch and multi-use fields, an outdoor track, tennis courts, as well as basketball and multi-use courts. NYU Abu Dhabi started hosting the UAE's first Battle of the Bands competition in early 2017. NYU Abu Dhabi maintains an international faculty and researchers working in

192-861: A capstone project in their senior year. Additionally, students are encouraged to study up to two semesters at New York University 's Global Network sites in Accra, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Florence, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague and Shanghai. The university further provides regional study trips within the United Arab Emirates and to countries in Africa, Middle East and Western Asia. Selected graduates of NYU Abu Dhabi will be offered special considerations to enroll at New York University's graduate professional schools and programs. The university also offers graduate and executive education programs: 11 global PhD fellowship programs and 2 master's programs. In 2021,

256-710: A center for research. Bill Clinton , the 42nd President of the United States, was the keynote speaker at NYU Abu Dhabi's inaugural commencement ceremony for 140 graduates held on May 25, 2014. The campus is located on Saadiyat Island within a cultural district for the city that houses the Louvre Abu Dhabi and is also planned to house the Zayed National Museum and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum. Architect Rafael Viñoly

320-444: A clear hierarchy for guiding the activities of the UPC forward. Vision 2030 is the ultimate goal and is articulated through a set of overarching principles. These are based on the four pillars of Estidama, which sits at the core of Vision 2030, to ensure a holistic approach to sustainable development. The overarching principles were developed to guide the preparation of all of the UPC's plans, policies, standards and guidelines, which form

384-796: A comprehensive education. Sheikh Khalifa, along with other members of the royal family, continued their early education in the Al Nahyaneia Model School in the academic year 1960-1961, providing encouragement for education in the area. Later, Sheikh Khalifa pursued further academic studies in another school named Alfalah. He later graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst . In addition to his formal education, Sheikh Khalifa regularly attended his father Sheikh Zayed's Majlis , where he gained experience in political affairs and governance, preparing him for future leadership. Alongside that, he developed

448-484: A decision overturned by President James Michel 's cabinet. A month after the start of construction of the palace, the national utility company warned that the site's plans posed threats to the water supply. Joel Morgan, the Seychelles' minister of the environment, said the government did not tender the land because it wanted it to go to Sheikh Khalifa. Morgan said "the letter of the law" might not have been followed in

512-671: A famous Al Khamis family of the Al Shikr branch of the Mazaria tribe in Liwa. Sheikh Khalifa and Sheikha Shamsa had eight children: • Sultan bin Khalifa al Nahyan is married to Sheikha bint Saif al Nahyan. They have 3 sons and 3 daughters together. • Mohammed bin Khalifa al Nahyan is married to a daughter of late Sultan bin Zayed al Nahyan and has 3 sons. • Sheikha bint Khalifa al Nahyan

576-563: A mosque was built in Al Ain and named after him. The mosque opened in April 2021 and is one of the largest and most remarkable mosques in Al Ain to this day. Due to that fact, the mosque is also called "Al Ain Mosque". It is a representation of symbolic Islamic architecture with the designs that cover the mosque's walls and dome. The mosque is vast in space and can hold about 20,800 people. The mosque

640-538: A number of public spaces, including theater and performance halls, an art gallery, conference center, and various retail offerings. The construction costs of the NYUAD Saadiyat Campus were entirely funded by the Abu Dhabi government, as will be the operating costs and any future expansions. News reports about abuse of subcontracted foreign construction workers at the beginning of the project revealed

704-648: A private liberal arts college in Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates . Together with the main sites in New York and Shanghai , the portal campus is part of NYU's Global Network University. The founding of this research university through a partnership with NYU and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It started in 2008 as a temporary site for conferences and cultural events. The academic program opened in September 2010 at

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768-467: A second five-year term. In 2010, Khalifa was described in a WikiLeaks cable signed by then U.S. ambassador Richard G. Olson  as a "distant and uncharismatic personage."  The cable said that Khalifa had risked his reputation and the UAE's future since 1990, when he described the United States as willing to shed blood to maintain international order and stability in the Gulf . In March 2011, Khalifa sent

832-400: A shared educational experience. A classroom equipped with videoconference equipment is connected to a similar classroom in Abu Dhabi and enables joint seminars based on exchange and cooperation between NYU students on both campuses. 19 WSN has a media center, conference rooms, classrooms, gallery space, a lounge and office space for NYUAD Staff and Faculty. The historic townhouse, built in 1836,

896-739: A strong interest in traditional sports such as horse and camel racing. When his father, Zayed, became emir of Abu Dhabi in 1966, Khalifa was appointed the ruler's representative in the Eastern Region of Abu Dhabi and head of the Courts Department in Al Ain. Zayed was the ruler's representative in the Eastern Region before he became the emir of Abu Dhabi. A few months later the position was handed to Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan . On 1 February 1969, Khalifa

960-541: A three-day mourning and flags were raised at half-mast. Brazil declared three days of mourning, Algeria declared two days of mourning with flags to be flown at half-mast. Palestine declared a day of mourning and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast. India also declared a period of national mourning with flags at half-staff for one day starting from 14 May 2022. Bangladesh declared one day of state mourning on Saturday. Cuba declared one day of mourning on 17 May. In honor of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan's legacy,

1024-607: A three-day suspension of work in private firms and the official entities at the federal and local levels of institution. State mourning was also announced in many other Arab League nations. Bahrain, Lebanon, Oman, Mauritania, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Maldives declared official mourning and flags at half-mast for three days. In Jordan, mourning was declared for 40 days while flags flew at half-mast in Kuwait. Saudi Arabia declared three days of mourning with all recreational, sporting events and festivities postponed. Pakistan announced

1088-462: A variety of opportunities for student involvement outside of the classroom. Categories include Academic and Professional; Art, Literature, and Media; Cooking and Food; Culture and Religious; Music and Performance; Outreach and Engagement; Environment and Sustainability; Recreational; Technology; and Sports and Athletics. NYUAD also has a weekly student-run newspaper The Gazelle , founded in 2013 by Alistair Blacklock and Amanda Randone. NYU Abu Dhabi

1152-473: A year's wages in advance to work for little money in poor conditions. Such criticisms have been described as "one of the factors at play in a faculty vote of no-confidence in President John Sexton's leadership in 2013 [and] Sexton retiring as president in 2016." In March 2015, NYU professor Andrew Ross was prevented from boarding a plane to NYU Abu Dhabi, prompting him to decry what he felt

1216-452: Is centered by a dome that is 86 meters wide. The dome is surrounded by four minarets which are 60 meters tall each. This beautifully built mosque is not just a destination for worshipers, but an architectural sight that brings together history and culture. New York University Abu Dhabi New York University Abu Dhabi ( NYUAD , Arabic : جامعة نيويورك أبوظبي ) is a degree-granting portal campus of New York University , established as

1280-508: Is made up of 161 students from 60 countries. The class of 2016 is made up of 151 students from 65 countries. The class of 2022 is made up of 389 students from 84 countries. The number of applications to NYUAD has grown rapidly, with 15,520 individuals submitting dual NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU New York applications and 2,470 applications with NYUAD as first choice. The university has committed to education accessibility and practises need-blind admissions. NYUAD has over 60 student groups, providing

1344-711: Is married to Hamad bin Tahnoun al Nahyan and have 3 sons and 3 daughters. • Osha bint Khalifa al Nahyan is married to Sultan bin Hamdan al Nahyan and have 6 sons and 1 daughter. • Mouza bint Khalifa al Nahyan is married to Khalifa bin Saif al Nahyan and have 3 sons and 5 daughters. • Salama bint Khalifa al Nahyan is married to Mansour bin Tahnoun al Nahyan and have 3 sons and 1 daughter. • Latifa bint Khalifa al Nahyan married Diyab bin Tahnoun al Nahyan in 2012. They have 1 son and 2 daughters together. • Shamma bint Khalifa al Nahyan

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1408-418: Is married to Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed al Nahyan and have 3 sons. Seychellois government records show that, between 1995 and 2010, Sheikh Khalifa had spent $ 2 million buying up more than 66 acres of land on the Seychelles' main island of Mahé , where what was to be his palace was being built. The Seychelles' government has received large aid packages from the UAE, most notably a $ 130 million injection that

1472-625: Is the NYUAD Summer Academy Program which is open to Abu Dhabi-based high school students entering their 11th year. Recipients take academic courses and receive English training and leadership training. They also travel to the United States to see the university's New York campus. An article appeared in The New York Times regarding labor violations during construction, with subcontracted workers complaining of their passports being confiscated and of being charged

1536-782: Is the home of the Desert Falcons sports teams and competes in the Abu Dhabi Inter-University Sports League (ADISL) which runs from October through May and sees competitive play for men's and women's teams against other Abu Dhabi universities in football (soccer), basketball, table tennis, cricket, volleyball, and badminton.The university also has a coed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team that boasted competitive performance in several international competitions including Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. NYU Abu Dhabi's campus has modern, competitive level sports and recreation facilities including

1600-486: The British Virgin Islands . Sheikh Khalifa died on 13 May 2022, at the age of 73. He was buried at Al Bateen Cemetery in Abu Dhabi . His half-brother Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan succeeded him as ruler of Abu Dhabi upon his death, and was elected president of the UAE the next day. The Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a 40-day national mourning with flags at half-mast along with

1664-818: The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates , the Abu Dhabi Cabinet was replaced by the Abu Dhabi Executive Council , and Khalifa became the 2nd deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates (23 December 1973) and the chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi (20 January 1974). In March 1976, His Highness took on the task of founding with his father and leading the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). This organization strategically oversees

1728-523: The Federal Supreme Council elected him as president of the UAE the following day. As ruler of Abu Dhabi, he attracted cultural and academic centres to Abu Dhabi, helping establish the Louvre Abu Dhabi , New York University Abu Dhabi and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi . He also established Etihad Airways . During Khalifa's presidency, the United Arab Emirates became a regional economic powerhouse and its non-oil economy grew. Khalifa

1792-602: The Middle States Commission on Higher Education , an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation . In October 2007, New York University announced its intention to open a complete branch campus in Abu Dhabi, financed by the government of the United Arab Emirates. New York University planned the Abu Dhabi campus, and

1856-522: The UAE normalised relations with Israel and signed partnership agreements on tourism and healthcare. Khalifa was the eldest son of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Hassa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan . This made him his father's representative, being the eldest son in the family. He was married to Shamsa bint Suhail Al Mazrouei , on October 18,1964. Sheikha Shamsa Bint Suhail was from

1920-635: The United Arab Emirates Air Force to support the military intervention in Libya against Muammar Gaddafi , alongside forces from NATO , Qatar, Sweden and Jordan. Khalifa pledged the full support of the UAE to the Bahrain in the face of pro-democracy uprising in 2011 . Later that year Khalifa was ranked as the world's fourth-wealthiest monarch, with a fortune estimated to be worth $ 15 billion. In 2013, he commissioned Azzam ,

1984-481: The longest motor yacht ever built and measuring 590 ft (180 m) long, with a cost between $ 400–600 million. In January 2014, Khalifa had a stroke and was reported to have been in a stable condition after undergoing an operation. He was rarely seen in public after, and, with his health deteriorating, his brother, the crown prince, took over as the de facto ruler. During his presidency in February 2022,

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2048-569: The Abu Dhabi Department of Social Services and Commercial Building as well as the Khalifa Housing Fund to help and support constructions of residential and commercial buildings. This initiative sparked construction around Abu Dhabi. He succeeded to the post of emir of Abu Dhabi and was elected president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 3 November 2004, replacing his father Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who had died

2112-618: The Middle East to capture the region's societal transformation over the last century. In its first year, more than 10,000 photos were curated. Notable current and former faculty include: The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program (SMSP) is one of two community programs operated by NYU Abu Dhabi. SMSP is intended for undergraduate students at institutes of higher education in the United Arab Emirates other than New York University Abu Dhabi. The other community program

2176-559: The Palestinian flag and wearing keffiyeh. Similar incidents affected those students who were looking to buy keffiyeh in bulk as a fundraiser and organize vigils for Gaza. The university was accused of not protecting faculty, staff and students from detentions, interrogations and deportation. NYU said it had no authority over the UAE’s actions and decisions. The university has also faced criticism for balancing American liberal arts education with

2240-792: The UAE supported the Yemeni people in August 2015 with 3,000 tonnes of food and aid supplies. By 19 August 2015, the foundation had sent Yemen 7,800 tonnes of food, medicine, and medical supplies. In April 2016, Sheikh Khalifa was named in the Panama Papers by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists ; he reportedly owned luxury properties in London worth more than $ 1.7 billion via shell companies that Mossack Fonseca set up and administers for him in

2304-582: The UPC Development Review Stream or whether the development can proceed directly to Estidama and the local approving municipality – in whose boundaries the development is located. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan ( Arabic : خليفة بن زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان‎ ; 7 September 1948 – 13 May 2022) was the second president of the United Arab Emirates and

2368-541: The UPC's requirements, and then the developer is responsible for their implementation. In simple terms, the UPC will approve plans, and the developer will build based on those approved plans. There are two review streams as part of the UPC Development Review Streamline (DRS) process. A Master Plan is defined as separated multiple buildings, with a road network and community facilities, which must meet certain requirements and standards based on

2432-530: The arbitrary withholding of wages, unsafe working conditions and failure of the construction companies to pay recruitment fees to laborers. In December 2013, The Guardian wrote, in a multi-part report, that conditions for the foreign workers at the construction site for the campus amount to modern-day slavery. NYU Abu Dhabi revamped and strengthened its Labor Compliance Program to ensure fair compensation and strict adherence to its supplier code of conduct. The university has strengthened its compliance framework over

2496-548: The college offered variety of courses in arts and sciences . Mariët Westermann, academic administrator and art historian, was appointed as the second Vice Chancellor in August 2019 and served until May 31, 2024. Fabio Piano, Ph.D., Joint Distinguished Professor, NYU Abu Dhabi-NYU New York, Professor of Biology and Director of the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology at NYU in New York, and NYU Abu Dhabi Provost from 2010-2020,

2560-501: The company $ 81,000. Ascon blamed the incident on "unpredicted weather conditions". Khalifa's presidential office offered to pay $ 15 million to replace the water-piping system for the mountainside, and Seychelles' government representatives and residents say Ascon has offered to pay roughly $ 8,000 to each of the 360 households that were affected by the pollution. Through the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation,

2624-597: The continued development of the Emirate as a whole, and Plan Maritime 2030 for Abu Dhabi's coastal areas and waterways. Each plan is updated periodically to ensure it remains relevant and effective in delivering Vision 2030. To support the implementation of the plans and fulfil its mandate, the UPC created the Complete Sustainable Communities (CSC) initiative. It is a comprehensive suite of policies, regulations and manuals, which enables planners to design communities that are flexible enough to meet

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2688-478: The day before. He had been acting president since his father became ill prior to his death. On 1 December 2005, Khalifa announced that half of the members of the Federal National Council (FNC), an assembly that advises the president, would be indirectly elected. Half of the council's members were still appointed by the leaders of the emirates. In 2009, Khalifa was re-elected as president for

2752-520: The diverse needs of both current and future residents, visitors and businesses, and enhance quality of life by incorporating a range of housing options, community facilities and public spaces that are well-connected, safe and sustainable. While the UPC's mandate does not incorporate the implementation of the plans it prepares, nor the development of any Projects or Master Plans it approves through its ‘Development Review Streamline’ process, it works collaboratively with each developer to ensure their plans meet

2816-473: The editorial board of one of NYU's student newspapers wrote, "over the years, many have expressed concerns about discrimination against gay students at NYU Abu Dhabi." At the May 2024 graduation ceremony, a university student was held into a police custody and deported from the UAE for wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh and shouting “Free Palestine!”. The university restricted pro-Palestinian demonstrations, displaying

2880-645: The emirate’s financial investments with ensuring a stable income for future generations. In May 1976, he became deputy commander of the UAE Armed Forces, under the president. He also became the head of the Supreme Petroleum Council in the late 1980s. The post granted him wide powers in energy matters. He was also the chairman of the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency. In 1981, he established

2944-446: The funding mainly came from the UAE government. The school was first opened in 2008 on a site in downtown Abu Dhabi , where it held various public events such as academic conferences, workshops, and performances. Alfred Bloom , former president of Swarthmore College , was appointed to lead NYU Abu Dhabi as vice chancellor in September 2008. NYU Abu Dhabi accepted its first class of 150 students in September 2010. Starting from 2010,

3008-484: The land sale. In February 2010, the sewage system set up by Ascon, the company building the palace, for the site's construction workers overflowed, sending rivers of waste through the region, which is home to more than 8000 residents. Local government agencies and officials from Khalifa's office responded quickly to the problem, sending in technical experts and engineers. Government officials concluded that Ascon ignored health and building codes for their workers, and fined

3072-463: The remaining layers of the hierarchy. They primarily focus on: Flowing from the overarching principles is a set of key directions that underpin the realisation of Vision 2030 and form the basis for all plans. The first framework plan – ‘Plan Capital 2030’ – was launched in 2007 and was ground-breaking in both scale and approach. Since then, the UPC has gone on to prepare other regional framework plans – Plan Al Ain 2030 and Plan Al Gharbia 2030 to ensure

3136-443: The ruler of Abu Dhabi , serving from November 2004 until his death in May 2022. Khalifa was the eldest son of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan , the first president of the United Arab Emirates. As crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa carried out some aspects of the presidency in a de facto capacity from the late 1990s when his father experienced health problems. He succeeded his father as the ruler of Abu Dhabi on 2 November 2004, and

3200-416: The size of the development. A Project is defined as a single building with no road network, but can include multiple buildings connected by a podium, and requires no community facilities. The UPC is responsible for reviewing and approving Master Plans and Projects within the Emirate. Early proactive coordination between the applicant and the UPC assists to establish whether a development must proceed through

3264-623: The traditional learning of the tenets of Islam by Sheikh Thani Bin Ahmed, a mutawa (religious teacher). Due to the lack of formal schools in Al Ain during the early 1950's, Sheikh Zayed, Sheikh Khalifa's father, arranged for a qualified tutor from Muscat, Mohammed Bin Rashid Altamimi who then ran a small school in Muwaiji established by Sheikh Zayed around 1956. It was one of Sheikh Zayed’s priorities that Sheikh Khalifa and his siblings receive

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3328-453: The university matriculated 530 new entrants from the Class of 2025 who were selected from more than 17,300 applicants worldwide, an acceptance rate of about 3%. NYU Abu Dhabi is highly selective. The university has a small and diverse student body, with a total student enrollment of about 2075 in 2024. The first class (class of 2014) consisted of 148 students from 40 countries. The class of 2015

3392-432: The university's facilities. NYU Abu Dhabi's Library of Arabic Literature (LAL) offers Arabic editions and English translations of significant works of Arabic literature , with an emphasis on the seventh to nineteenth centuries. In its first three years, LAL published nine volumes — on literature, law, religion, biography, and mysticism. Akkasah Center for Photography at NYU Abu Dhabi collects antique photos from around

3456-562: The university's provisional downtown site. It was moved permanently in 2014 to Saadiyat Island , Abu Dhabi . The university has produced 22 Rhodes Scholars since its opening in 2010. New York University Abu Dhabi is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) , the UAE Federal Government's quality assurance agency for higher education. NYUAD is also accredited as an additional location of NYU by

3520-493: The world's most powerful people . Following his death on 13 May 2022, Khalifa was succeeded by his brother Mohamed. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed was born on 7 September 1948 at Qasr Al-Muwaiji , Al Ain , in Abu Dhabi (then part of the Trucial States ), the eldest son of Hassa bint Mohammed Al Nahyan and Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan . He spent most of his childhood in Al Ain. Sheikh Khalifa's early education began with

3584-527: The years to ensure that suppliers consistently meet its standards. From its location in Greenwich Village , 19 Washington Square North (19 WSN) is the gateway to NYU Abu Dhabi at Washington Square. With a gross 11,400 square-foot, 19 WSN is the academic home for NYUAD students, faculty, and administrators who are living in New York as well as the connection center for the two campuses. Global Network Seminars link students in New York and Abu Dhabi for

3648-710: Was an attack on his academic freedom. As he told Slate magazine, "If someone with my kind of profile and especially my official position ... can be treated this way, what is the value of the protections that are promised for less high-profile faculty in Abu Dhabi? ... My passage to and from the UAE is supposed to be protected, and we've been told by our administration that they have agreements with our Abu Dhabi partners about protecting academic freedoms, and now it turns out that they really don't have that kind of influence." Additionally, there have been debates about how LGBTQ+ students, Jewish/Israeli students, and other groups of students are treated at NYU Abu Dhabi. For example, as

3712-458: Was appointed interim Vice Chancellor, effective June 1, 2024. New York University moved the Abu Dhabi campus to a new site in 2014 in the Marina district of Saadiyat Island . It was designed by Rafael Viñoly , an Uruguayan architect, and built by Al-Futtaim Carillion . NYU eventually plans to have 2,000 students on campus. The university plans to open a graduate school and make the school

3776-437: Was named master planner for the campus, designing it to combine elements of NYU's Greenwich Village environment and traditional Islamic villages. The pedestrian campus consists of state-of-the-art classrooms, library, and information technology facilities; laboratories; academic buildings; student dormitories; faculty and residential housing; and athletic and performance facilities. The campus covers nearly 40 acres and also offers

3840-627: Was nominated the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, and on the next day he was appointed head of the Abu Dhabi Department of Defense. In that post, he oversaw the build up of the Abu Dhabi Defense Force, which after 1971 became the core of the UAE Armed Forces . Following the establishment of the UAE in 1971, Khalifa assumed several positions in Abu Dhabi as head of the Abu Dhabi Cabinet . After the reconstruction of

3904-483: Was renamed the Burj Khalifa in his honor. In January 2014, Khalifa had a stroke and was in stable condition after surgery. He then assumed a lower profile in state affairs but retained ceremonial presidential powers. His half-brother Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan carried out public affairs of the state and day-to-day decision-making of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In 2018, Forbes named Khalifa in its list of

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3968-618: Was renovated for this purpose in 2009 by MBB Architects . NYU Abu Dhabi offers 25 majors in the area of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, and Engineering that culminate into a B.A. or B.S. degree. As a prerequisite for graduation, students are required to take courses from the core curriculum, which encompasses topics in world literature, social studies, arts and natural science. Over their college years, undergraduates take three 3-week courses in January that count toward their graduation requirement. Students' education also includes

4032-399: Was used in social service and military aid, which funded patrol boats for the Seychelles' anti-piracy efforts. In 2008, the UAE came to the indebted Seychelles government's aid, with a $ 30 million injection. Sheikh Khalifa paid $ 500,000 for the 29.8-acre site of his palace in 2005, according to the sales document. A Seychelles planning authority initially rejected the palace's building plans,

4096-423: Was viewed as a pro-Western modernizer whose low-key approach helped steer the country through a tense era in regional politics and forged closer ties with the United States and Israel. As president during the financial crisis of 2007–2008 , he directed the payment of billions of dollars in emergency bailout funds into Dubai . On 4 January 2010, the world's tallest man-made structure, originally known as Burj Dubai,

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