On Canadian University Dubai’s 10th graduation ceremony, class of 2020 lights up Burj Khalifa

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) will project images of this year’s graduates across the Burj Khalifa’s external LED screens as part of their virtual graduation ceremony.
Worldwide, the 2020 graduating class endured disruption in their final months of study. With little notice, they adapted to a new reality of distant learning as social distancing guidelines were enforced in light of Covid-19. One by one, graduation ceremonies were postponed and universities reached to look for ways to celebrate their graduates in the best and safest way they could.
CUD accepted the challenge with an innovative spirit and saw the opportunity to take graduation to new heights. The graduation event this year symbolises the possibilities in graduates, the future, and the power of resilience as the nation begins the process its return to life after this stressful period.
As their faces light up the Burj Khalifa on June 5at 8.30 pm (GMT+4), CUD graduates are reminded of the determination, strength and patience they have endured to reach their goal. They have grown stronger with each challenge and are ready to face the world with infinite possibilities.
The virtual ceremony will start at 8.00pm (GMT+4) on June 5 Live on www.cud.ac.ae/graduation