To mark its 10th anniversary, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will hold a series of virtual events and activations this month.
The two-day event, on September 21 and 22, will include a series of discussions covering a wide range of subjects, including the story of the university’s founding and its contributions towards tackling some of the world's challenges, such as Covid-19 and the effects of climate change.
The talks bring New York University and NYUAD’s faculty, students and alumni together in conversation with global leaders such as former French president Francois Hollande and primatologist Jane Goodall.
From the UAE, the series brings: Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador to the US; Mariam Almheiri, Minister of State for Food and Water Security; Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence; Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth; Zaki Nusseibeh, chancellor of United Arab Emirates University and adviser for cultural affairs at the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs; and Sara Musallam, chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge.
NYUAD will also screen a feature film titled This is NYU Abu Dhabi, produced by award-winning filmmaker Anthony Geffen. He has taught courses at NYUAD on immersive storytelling and won more than 50 international awards including four Baftas and seven Emmys.
A 10-year special report will also be available on the university's dedicated 10-year anniversary website. The Origin Story: An Oral History of the Founding of NYU Abu Dhabi 2005-2010, an oral history book showcasing the voices of those who contributed to the vision and development of the university, will also be available virtually, along with an accompanying video.
Established in partnership between NYU and Abu Dhabi, NYUAD is today home to more than 1,800 undergraduate students and 130 graduate students.
More information at nyuad.nyu.edu/10
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Build an emergency fund: Make sure you have enough cash to cover six months of expenses as a buffer against unexpected problems before you begin investing, advises Steve Cronin, the founder of DeadSimpleSaving.com.
Think long-term: When you invest, you need to have a long-term mindset, so don’t worry about momentary ups and downs in the stock market.
Invest worldwide: Diversify your investments globally, ideally by way of a global stock index fund.
Is your money tied up: Avoid anything where you cannot get your money back in full within a month at any time without any penalty.
Skip past the promises: “If an investment product is offering more than 10 per cent return per year, it is either extremely risky or a scam,” Mr Cronin says.
Choose plans with low fees: Make sure that any funds you buy do not charge more than 1 per cent in fees, Mr Cronin says. “If you invest by yourself, you can easily stay below this figure.” Managed funds and commissionable investments often come with higher fees.
Be sceptical about recommendations: If someone suggests an investment to you, ask if they stand to gain, advises Mr Cronin. “If they are receiving commission, they are unlikely to recommend an investment that’s best for you.”
Get financially independent: Mr Cronin advises UAE residents to pursue financial independence. Start with a Google search and improve your knowledge via expat investing websites or Facebook groups such as SimplyFI.
