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Follow on Google News | Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi welcomes Dr Amel Karboul at Zayed UniversityDr Amel Karboul led ZU students in an interactive discussion on how to lead in a complex world
By: Zayed University Her Excellency added: "Leadership is often characterized by the power to convince people, and the world knows many such leaders. But only extraordinary leaders with a strong belief are able to create a miracle transforming a desert into a modern state which is a real pride of the world now. This is the legacy of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was the principle architect of United Arab Emirates and the president of UAE for over 30 years….And we at Zayed University strive to work to establish Zayed University as one of the leading centers of knowledge and scholarship, nationally and regionally, and a positive contributor to the wellbeing of the people of the United Arab Emirates." This came during Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna's keynote speech during the interactive discussion held at the Convocation Center in Zayed University under the theme of "Leading in a Complex World", which was led by Her Excellency Dr Amel Karboul, Secretary-General of Maghreb Economic Forum and Former Minister of Tourism in Tunisia. The event was also attended by Professor Reyadh AlMehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University, Dr Marilyn Roberts, Provost at Zayed University, Deans, faculty members, and students. Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna said: "Our guest's portfolio is pretty wonderful and diversified; She was until February 2015 Minister of Tourism in the Tunisian transition government that has been appointed after the successful quartet negotiations and nominated as one of top ten leading young African politicians. She recently published her newest book Coffin Corner; outlining a new leadership culture suited to the complexity and dynamic of the 21st century." Addressing Zayed University students, Her Excellency said: "The UAE government is very keen on developing leadership qualities in young people like yourselves, our students at Zayed University. Part of that is recognizing that we have a smaller world, full of diversity… to become leaders, all of us need to have the wisdom, character, and social skills navigate through this diversity." Afterwards, Her Excellency Dr Amel started the interactive discussion with the "Globalization" During her discussion with Zayed University students, Dr Amel affirmed that leadership is not a position anymore; however, it is a process that everyone can participate in its creation and progression. She said: "Education means the ability to learn. Not only what you learn inside classrooms, but also what you learn to be innovative and practice leadership roles. And you are all privileged here in the UAE, which has huge potential in terms of benefiting the exceptional younger generations to be innovative leaders." "And I see a lot of hope in our younger generations to change the world for a better place," she added. Dr Amel also emphasized that self-development is not a luxury neither a choice, it is a responsibility. "Creative and critical thinking are essential aspects of the education process and center of effective learning. Responding to the globalization and digitization challenges- with its complex environmental, social and economic pressures, young people are required to be creative, innovate, enterprising, and adaptable, with the confidence to use critical and creative thinking purposefully," Dr Amel also pointed out that "Social changes can take a lot of resistance. Resistance means that you are changing something. The more successful you will be, the more resistance you will meet." ENDS// End
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