American University of Sharjah Honored with Best Digital Campus Award from Zoom

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been awarded the Exclusive Customer Award for Best Digital Campus by Zoom Video Communications. This recognition was presented to AUS leadership and IT teams at GITEX 2024, the largest technology exhibition and conference in the Middle East. Among those present were AUS Chancellor Dr. Tod Laursen, Executive Director of ICT and IT Security Amina Abdulrahim, and IT team members Naji El Nujumi, Nabeel Amireh, Vijay Allamsetti, and Lars Kreutz.

This prestigious award highlights AUS’s innovative approach in integrating Zoom technology into the daily lives of faculty, students, and staff, fostering a world-class digital experience across the campus. The award ceremony took place in front of industry leaders in IT and technology, showcasing AUS’s commitment to digital transformation in higher education.

As one of the first universities in the Middle East to adopt Zoom four years ago, AUS has utilized the platform to enhance teaching and operational processes. By leveraging Zoom’s advanced features, the university has established a collaborative environment that encourages both individual and group work, underscoring its leadership in adopting digital tools for educational advancement.

“Receiving this award is a testament to our commitment to embracing innovative technologies that enhance the learning and working experience at AUS. We value partnerships between academia and industry that enable us to deliver on our educational mission and offer best-in-class digital experiences to our students and academic community,” stated Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS.

Amina Abdulrahim, Director of IT Services and Security at AUS, added, “This partnership has allowed us to transition from traditional methods to a more dynamic, connected campus environment, fostering greater collaboration and engagement, which, in turn, helps to accelerate AUS’s research and innovation. Today, Zoom has evolved beyond a simple video conferencing tool into a comprehensive workspace partner. Our strategic use of this technology underscores the university’s dedication to providing a forward-thinking digital experience that meets the needs of our diverse academic community.”

Abdulrahim concluded, “AUS will continue to explore new horizons in technology to ensure that we remain at the forefront of educational innovation for the community of students, staff, and faculty we serve.”