Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 June 2022: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) recognized the winners of its “UAE Threads” Textiles Competition which witnessed the participation of eight teams consisting of 26 students from the College of Engineering (CoE), Interior Design program at ADU. Hosted in partnership with platinum sponsor Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) and golden sponsor The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, the competition included three main categories focusing on furniture and artwork inspired by the UAE Heritage and EXPO 2020. 

The Ceremony took place in attendance of HE Sheikh Ahmed Mohammed Sultan Bin Surour Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the board of Directors and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi National Hotels, Charalampos Mylonas, Deputy CEO at Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) and Christian Hoehn, General Manager of The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi. 

During the event, the teams presented their designs and creative projects to jury members and attendees. The jury members announced the winning teams where the first place went to students; Dana Aqab, Lujain Al Musawa and Fatima Al Zabidi, where the second place went to Rajaa Mahmoud, Aya Alfaiadh, Hesa Alrayes and Noor Barasheed. The third place was awarded to Layal Ayoub, Noor Hammad and Amal El Ansari and fourth place went to Sallam Qora'an, Meera Zreik Farhat, Sarah Sami and noor Aldarwich. Additionally, the sponsors and jury members were presented with appreciation awards for their participation. 
Students at ADU are at the heart of everything the university strives to achieve. ADU continuously evolves its programs and offerings to ensure a well-rounded academic experience that empowers students to grow, succeed and prepare for their future careers. 

 
ADU’s Interior Design students at The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi during the competition with HE Sheikh Ahmed Mohammed Sultan Bin Surour Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the board of Directors and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi National Hotels Dr. Sadeka Abdel Shakour, Associate Professor of Furniture and Interior Design, Interior Design Program Coordinator, Charalampos Mylonas Deputy CEO at ADNIC and Christian Hoehn, General Manager of The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi

 
Dr. Sadeka Abdel Shakour, Associate Professor of Furniture and Interior Design, Interior Design Program Coordinator, welcoming the students and attendees during the competition awards ceremony 

 
Winning students, participants and attendees from Abu Dhabi National Hotels, ADNIC and The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi during the competition awards ceremony