Dean of College of Engineering and Technology
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Welcome to the College of Engineering Technology
The future is not something we wait for, it is something we build.
Prof. Faruq Al-Omari
Welcome to the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at the American University in the Emirates—where ambition meets innovation, and where we prepare our students not simply to participate in the future, but to help shape it.
We are living through an extraordinary period of technological transformation. Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, automation, advanced computing, and data-driven technologies are rapidly redefining industries, professions, and societies. At CET, we embrace this transformation as an opportunity—to educate a new generation of engineers, computing professionals, innovators, and technology leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, creativity, and confidence to make an impact.
Our programs are designed with the future in mind. We combine strong academic foundations with hands-on learning, emerging technologies, applied research, and meaningful engagement with industry. From the classroom and laboratory to interdisciplinary projects, internships, research, and real-world challenges, our students are encouraged to explore, create, experiment, and solve.
 What distinguishes CET is not only what our students learn, but what they become capable of doing with what they learn. We are committed to developing graduates who can think critically, design innovative solutions, adapt to technological change, collaborate across disciplines, and translate ideas into meaningful outcomes. This commitment is closely aligned with the UAE’s vision for a knowledge-driven, innovation-led, and sustainable economy, as well as the evolving national emphasis on measurable educational outcomes, employability, research impact, and community contribution.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs span some of today’s most exciting and consequential fields. Supported by dedicated faculty, modern facilities, industry partnerships, and an expanding culture of research and innovation, CET provides an environment where students can discover their potential and transform it into achievement.
But a great college is more than its programs, laboratories, and technologies. It is a community of people with ideas, aspirations, and the determination to make a difference. At CET, we value curiosity, creativity, excellence, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial mindset. We want our students to ask difficult questions, challenge conventional thinking, and have the courage to build solutions for problems that may not yet have answers.
To our prospective students: if you are excited by technology, inspired by innovation, and determined to build a future of possibilities, CET is a place for you. Here, you will not simply study the technologies transforming our world, you will be challenged to imagine what comes next.
I invite you to explore our College, discover our programs, meet our faculty and students, and become part of a community committed to engineering possibilities, advancing technology, and shaping the future.
Welcome to CET. The future is not something we wait for, it is something we build.
Prof. Faruq Al-Omari
Dean, College of Engineering and Technology