Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation announces new leadership appointments to Steward University’s growth plans

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation announces new leadership appointments to Steward University’s growth plans

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI), which offers the region’s first multidisciplinary Bachelor of Design, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dean Hani Asfour to Vice President – Innovation and Institutional Partnerships and the appointment of Dr Amir Zeid as Dean.

The appointments come as the university works to build up its research and development arm through public and private partnerships.

Mohammad Abdulla, President of DIDI, said of the appointments, “Global economic ambitions require that education evolve to help students prepare for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities by leveraging new technologies and innovation. DIDI is committed to helping students develop creative, technical, emotional, and divergent thinking skills to effectively lead economic and social development. I am confident that the new appointments will continue to advance our vision for multidisciplinary talent development and innovating education.”

Asfour was among the founding members of DIDI, which offers a curriculum crafted with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and The New School's Parsons School of Design. He will be instrumental in forging strategic partnerships with key government, public and private stakeholders and driving innovation in his new role.

Hani Asfour said, “DIDI is growing fast, and its leadership must remain agile and responsive to the