“This is a labor of love” commented Hassan Fattah, the Editor-in-Chief of the National. He added: “You have to be passionate and love it to do it. You don’t do this for the money, but for the unique impact you can have on people’s lives and in trying to make the world just a bit better.”
During the tour, AUD students met with reporters and editors while learning how they manage their schedule and fill each section of the paper on a daily basis. They also got the chance to listen to the local journalism professionals’ advices.
Moreover, Fattah introduced the students to the newspaper’s sections’ editors, such as Sports, Lifestyle, Food, and Opinion, then each one of them explained how they assign and edit the respective stories for the print and online versions. Mr. Fattah focused on the importance of ‘Planning’ and being consistent in creating a strong newspaper.
“I am so glad we got to visit the newsroom,” said Duha Abbas, senior journalism student at AUD . “I was considering working at a TV station after I graduate, but the visit of The National inspired me to consider going into print.”
The trip gave the students a clear perspective on newsroom management and dynamic, as well as the ability to strive to become the journalists of the future for national and global audiences. As they returned back to campus, the students began polishing their resumes.
This visit came as part of a series of field trips organized by MBRSC every semester to leading media and governmental companies in UAE.
About AUD
The American University in Dubai ( AUD ) is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD , as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.
AUD is accredited by the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
AUD is officially licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates. The Ministry has accredited the university’s programs in International Studies, Business Administration (both undergraduate and graduate), Communication and Information Studies, Engineering, Computer and Information Technology, Computer Science, Architecture, Visual Communication and Interior Design, Education (graduate), and Construction Management (graduate), in addition to a Certificate program in Middle Eastern Studies.
AUD is approved to operate by the State of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC).
AUD has received specialized accreditation for its Bachelor’s of Business Administration (B.B.A.), and Master’s of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree programs in business through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The university’s undergraduate concentrations in Marketing Communications and Advertising (Creative) have been accredited by the International Advertising Association (IAA) in New York.
The Civil, Computer, and Electrical Engineering Programs of AUD ‘s School of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology (B.S.C.I.T.) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
For more information, please visit www.aud.edu.
About The National:
The National, the Abu Dhabi Media company’s first English-language publication, has set a new standard of quality English-language journalism in the Middle East.
Launched in April 2008, The National sought to establish an institution on par with some of the greatest newspapers in the world, but with the authenticity of a paper made in the UAE. With more than 250 journalists based in the country’s seven emirates and in foreign bureaux throughout the world, The National tells the story of the Middle East as seen through the region’s eyes. Focused on the capital, Abu Dhabi, but anchored in the new social and political reality that is the emerging nation within a fast-changing global context, The National offers fresh, compelling content that’s made in the UAE.
In 2010 The National launched a range of new internet and mobile products and services, a significant step on its evolution into a multi-platform news organisation.
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