A summary of training workshops delivered through the Community Engagement & Continuing Education Center, in collaboration with government ministries, schools, and community partners.
An engaging workshop led by Dr. Mohammed Dawwas, Professor at the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences. The session presented motivational insights and practical strategies that helped participants explore the fundamentals of success and strengthen their personal and professional competencies, leaving a lasting positive impact on their career paths.
Dr. Marwan Milhem, Director of the Community Engagement and Continuing Education Center, conducted a workshop sharing insightful concepts and practical guidance to support participants in strengthening their leadership capabilities and deepening their understanding of effective teamwork.
Dr. Milhem provided attendees with creative thinking tools and practical methodologies to support the conversion of innovative ideas into executable plans — ultimately improving performance and contributing to the success of future initiatives.
Delivered by Dr. Mohammed Al-Shekhly from the College of Engineering. The workshop strengthened participants’ supervisory capabilities through modern team-management techniques, enhanced communication, and improved workplace performance, with practical tools and real-world examples for leading efficiently and motivating employees.
Dr. Tanvir Mahmood Hussain, Professor at the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, explored the concept of emotional intelligence and its impact on improving communication and achieving balance between personal and professional life, equipping participants to cultivate harmonious, productive, and successful relationships.
A specialized workshop introducing creative thinking techniques and practical frameworks for converting innovative ideas into actionable strategies that enhance performance and contribute to the success of future projects.
Dr. Mujeeb Saif, Assistant Professor at the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, equipped participants with the ability to interpret and analyze financial statements in a simplified manner, supporting informed decision-making and enhancing financial competency for non-specialists.
The workshop covered fundamentals of crisis management, the importance of teamwork during critical situations, and the impact of media messaging on the community. It emphasised the role of effective internal communication in strengthening organizational resilience, with discussions on real crisis-management success stories and lessons learned.
Dr. Baligh Beshr raised awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supported national efforts toward their achievement. Topics included community participation through volunteer work, gender equality, food security, healthcare systems, and environmental initiatives for protecting natural resources.
A valuable session highlighting the importance of a healthy work environment and its impact on productivity and employee well-being, raising awareness about sustainability and the significance of maintaining a safe workplace environment.
Focused on enhancing communication and persuasion techniques and fostering effective professional relationships within the workplace.
Explored effective methods for identifying financial fraud and emphasised the importance of integrity, transparency, and accountability in modern accounting practices.
Strengthened communication skills, emotional intelligence, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. Also explored practical ways to leverage AI tools to enhance performance and competitiveness in the workplace.
Enhanced participants’ ability to apply AI technologies in generating innovative ideas and fostered creative thinking to develop effective solutions that support workplace improvement.
Explored the importance of emotional intelligence in enhancing relationships and improving workplace performance, providing an enriching session that raised awareness of its value in professional environments.
A hands-on workshop in collaboration with the College of Media. The training introduced the Adobe Premiere interface and essential tools, guided participants through video editing, adding effects, text and audio, and exporting files — enhancing creative and digital media skills using industry-leading tools.
Focused on the importance of fast, clear, and accurate news writing as a core skill across various media fields. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of professional news writing — promoting ethical journalism based on credibility and facts, and adaptability to publishing across multiple platforms in today’s media landscape.
Highlighted the importance of digital identity in strengthening professional presence, alongside strategies for building an impactful personal image, creating professional content, enhancing digital presence, managing impressions, and developing a strong personal brand.
Familiarised participants with the Canva platform, key design tools, best practices for creating effective visual content, and Canva’s integrated AI features. Participants also learned proper methods for exporting and saving design projects.
Enabled participants to understand the concept of social intelligence, its dimensions, and its role in improving the quality of human relationships. Introduced strategies for understanding social intelligence and interpreting it through behaviours and various social situations.
Introduced fundamentals of using smartphones for photography and video production, highlighting key filming techniques, composition, and lighting. Also included practical training on video editing applications and tools that help enhance content quality and produce professional outputs.
Highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, developing skills in self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication, contributing to building cohesive teams, effective stress management, and sustainable leadership performance.
Raised participants’ awareness of occupational health and safety concepts, identifying key occupational hazards and preventive measures, and emphasised compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Included practical procedures aimed at reducing workplace incidents, strengthening safety culture, and improving job performance.
Conducted by HR specialist Ms. Hessa Qambar, focusing on enhancing participants’ professional and personal identity, improving communication skills, and building a strong professional reputation, with practical tips and insights to excel in the workplace and boost career opportunities.
Developed participants’ communication and impactful presentation skills, as well as enhancing self-confidence, through practical and interactive approaches.
Raised awareness of mental health and its workplace importance, the main causes of work-related stress, and effective coping strategies. Included practical techniques to promote psychological well-being, improve adaptability, and enhance productivity.
Introduced the concept of AI journalism and its applications in media practice, key AI-powered tools for news production, analysis and content development, and practical applications of AI in news gathering, writing, and fact-checking.
Introduced key leadership skills for effective team leadership — communication, decision-making, team motivation, time management, and problem-solving. Included practical applications to strengthen teamwork, enhance performance efficiency, and achieve organizational goals.
Enhanced athletes’ media presence skills, improved effective communication with media outlets, and managed interviews and press conferences professionally. Addressed building a positive public image, handling media pressure, and using media platforms professionally.
Introduced fundamentals of using Revit software in designing and modeling HVAC systems, key tools, workflows, and best practices to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Included practical training on applying Revit features to develop integrated HVAC designs professionally.
A distinguished lecture presenting the fundamentals of smart financial management and effective strategies for making sound financial decisions — a valuable opportunity to enhance financial skills and gain a deeper understanding of how to manage and plan finances effectively.
Highlighted the concept of AI and its key workplace applications, addressing ethical aspects including privacy, data protection, transparency, and professional responsibility when implementing AI technologies within institutions.
Focused on the concept of emotional intelligence and its importance in strengthening leadership capabilities through self-awareness, emotional regulation, stress management, and the ability to understand and respond effectively to others’ emotions.
Strengthened key leadership concepts and essential skills that contribute to daily success — decision-making, time management, team motivation, and building positive professional relationships.
Introduced participants to generative AI and its key applications in digital content creation, highlighting modern tools used to design images and generate videos in innovative and professional ways.
Developed participants’ radio presentation skills — fundamentals of voice delivery, tone control, dialogue management, and professional script preparation — alongside microphone performance, confidence building, and audience engagement.
Enhanced participants’ leadership and executive skills through modern approaches to effective leadership, team management, strategic decision-making, and strengthening planning and organizational competencies aligned with institutional requirements.
Last Updated: 26 Apr 2026
