Alumni
The HCT recognize that our Alumni are the pride and ambassadors of our institution. Our graduates carry their knowledge, skills, creativity, and experiences beyond the boundaries of the campuses creating reate a strong, lifelong relationship of mutual support and growth with our Alumni.
Campus Alumni Association
All HCT graduates become a member of the general assembly of HCT alumnus once they graduate.
The main goals of the Campus Alumni Association are to help nurture and strengthen the relations between HCT Alumni and the HCT, to introduce, lead, and drive Alumni initiatives and projects in-campus or within the local community and to represent and advocate HCT Alumni feedback, suggestions, and concerns to HCT Management.
The purpose of the Campus Alumni Association is to foster a spirit of community among the Alumni.
No Emiratis Left Behind
The Higher Colleges of Technology has updated its 2017-2021 strategic plan. This update is HCT 4.0, in line with the future aspirations and vision of the UAE’s wise leadership to ensure ‘Technical Leaders’, ‘Graduate Entrepreneurs’ and ‘No Emiratis Left Behind’.
Success Stories
H.E. Sheikh Shakboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan
Minister of state Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Arif Mubarak Ghanim
Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Asset Management
Dr. Hanadi Al Suwaidi
Director of Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties
HE Marwan Al Serkal
Executive Chairman of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority Shurooq
Hala Badri
Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
Mohamed Al Qubaisi
Chief Technology Officer at Injazat Data Systems
Khadija Al Bastaki
Executive Director of Dubai Design District
Yousef Al Hammadi
Emirati journalist
Amina Taher
Vice President Brand, Marketing and Partnerships - Etihad Aviation Group
Eng. Saeed Al Suwaidi
UAE Permanent Representative to International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO
Hend Obaid Almarri
CEO of Dubai Real Estate Institute Dubai Land Department
Dalal Saeed Muhair Alqubaisi
General Manager for Tasheel Board Member of Abu Dhabi Chamber of E-commerce Board Member of Business Women Council
Seham AlFalahi
Emirati Entrepreneur Founder and Managing Director of Ten Point Nine Management and Strategic Consultancy
Mohammed Abu Baker Al Hashimi
Regional Communications Officer- Near East and North Africa, FAO
Nayla Al Khaja
UAE’s first female Film Director/Producer
Abdulaziz Al Jaziri
Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer at Dubai Future Foundation member of HCT Board of Trustees
H.E. Noura Mohammed Juma
The UAE Ambassador to Finland.
H.E. Saeed Al Nazari
Director General at Fedral Youth Authority Executive Director of The Youth Office at the UAE Prime Minister’s Office. The first Global Innovation Ambassador for the Global Innovation Management Institute.
H.E. Mona Ghanem Al Marri
Director General of Dubai Media Office Managing Director and Chairman of Board of Directors of Dubai Women Establishment.
H.E. Huda Al Hashemi
Head of Government Strategy and Innovation – UAE Government
The card provides a wide-array of exclusive benefits, which include the following:
- Free access to campus facilities, such as the gym and library
- Access to career development (e.g. CV Help, job search, and etc.)
- Access to faculty experts
- Access to counseling experts
- More benefits will be continuously added, which could include discounts from selected corporate partners (e.g. bookstores, training institutions, fitness/sports centers, hotels, etc.).
- Mentorship Program, a 3-month long program is designed to promote engagement between Alumni and students
- Ambassadorship Program, a program that includes conducting workshops, talks to students etc
The participation of Alumni in the engagement programs will gives them the opportunity to:
- Enhance their personal and professional profile (and CV) through offering professional development opportunities
- Recognition through certificate of appreciation & social media for their commitment
- Collaborate with HCT faculty and staff members and expand their professional network
Alumni Relations Office
The office further foster ongoing relations between the Alumni and the Academic Programs, identifying and profiling prominent HCT Alumni and coordinate the formation of the Campus Alumni Association and its activities.