Abu Dhabi,19 September 2012 - New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invited the UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi to participate in the annual NYUAD Opportunities Fair. NYUAD is the first comprehensive liberal arts and science campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. According to their website, NYUAD is “a world-class center of cutting-edge research, scholarship, and cultural activity” that draws students and research professionals from around the world.

The UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi exhibited alongside approximately 20 other international organizations and companies such as McKinsley, American Chamber of Commerce, Good Harbour and Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Team Associates Mariam Yacout and Dragana Stojkovic informed the visitors about CMS and the Abu Dhabi Office’s activities in relation to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of Dugongs and their Habitats and the MOU on Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa in Eurasia. At the Office stand, visitors were able to pick up information material regarding current projects, as well as to learn about the future internship opportunities.

At the moment, UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi has two NYUAD students – Benjamin Jance and Alf Lim – doing a work experience placement. The Office is in the process of establishing a few highly important international and regional projects – therefore we envisage having a range of options including work placement, internship and volunteering in the future.