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At the Forefront of Research: Dr. Ali Abou Abbas Publishes Research Study in Springer Book AIME 2026
4 August 2026
Research excellence is driven by academics who continuously seek answers to complex challenges. At Plekhanov University, our faculty continue to exemplify that pursuit through their scholarly achievements. Among the latest is Dr. Ali Abou Abbas, Associate Professor at Plekhanov University, who published his research study “Leadership, Cultural Intelligence, and AI-Assisted Governance: A Compliance Perspective on the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries,” in the Springer book Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIME 2026).
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Why Investors No Longer Believe in "Pretty Packaging" and What Clean Cash Flow Has to Do With It
30 July 2026
Dr. Nasiha Osmanovic, Associate Professor at Plekhanov University, has co-authored a major research study titled "Equity Valuation in Emerging Markets: An Exploratory Study," published in the international journal Economic Alternatives (2026, No. 2). The work by Nasiha Osmanovic and her colleagues reveals how business valuation actually works and how strategic positioning is built in emerging markets.
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Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni: Solving Why 43% of Failed Startups Couldn’t Nail Product-Market Fit
23 July 2026
Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni, professor at Plekhanov University, took part as a speaker at the online event "Silk Road Spotlight & Pitches: Doing Business in Central Asia," presenting on the topic "Closing the Validation Gap: A Collaborative Model for Startup and SME Growth in the UAE."
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Research and Impact: A 2025-2026 Student Science Report
25 June 2026
Plekhanov University in Dubai is a research ecosystem where innovative students can find a real outlet for their ideas. We create an environment that supports ambition, creativity, and those who seek to make a measurable contribution in society. This same environment, where our students have access to internationally successful faculty, mentorship, and true industry immersion, has produced incredible results in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Partnership for National Interests: An Educational Bridge Between Russia and the UAE
28 May 2026
The unique integration of Russian academic standards into the rapidly evolving ecosystem of the United Arab Emirates was presented by Dr. Svetlana Malkarova, Vice-Rector of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and Director of Plekhanov University in Dubai, at the International Scientific Conference "Scientific and Technological Information for National Systems of Innovation and International Relationships." The scientific forum took place on May 27–28 in Pretoria (South Africa) and in an online format.
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Innovation Week Day 5: Thinking Ahead, Acting with Purpose
22 May 2026
Every great event deserves a close that makes you want to act — and day five of Plekhanov Innovation Week 2026 delivered a fitting one. This week wrapped up with a forward-looking session titled “Opportunity Discovery with AI-Powered Futures Thinking," with Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni, Deputy Director for Strategic Development and Promotion at Plekhanov University in Dubai.
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Innovation Week Day 4: Students Put Knowledge to the Test
21 May 2026
As Innovation Week moves into its final stretch, Day four zeroed in on the key driver of innovation today: modern technology. Today, a workshop and competition were held, challenging students to engage with AI and emerging technologies as tools with real business implications.
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Innovation Week Day 3: Agile Thinking and the Digital Battlefield
20 May 2026
Day three of Plekhanov Innovation Week brought forth two distinct sessions that challenged participants to think fast, work strategically, and confront the realities of an increasingly digital world.
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"Curious by Design": Advisory Board Member Ahmed Al Zarouni on the Mindset Behind His Career in Technology
20 May 2026
20+ years of experience, 70+ certifications, 4 books, 15+ mobile apps with millions of users, among a plethora of other achievements. When asked what sits at the root of all of it, Ahmed Al Zarouni's answer is straightforward: his curiosity.
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Innovation Week Day 2: Human Behavior & Financial Insight
19 May 2026
Day one of Plekhanov Innovation Week 2026 set the bar high, and day two picked up right where we left off! Under the theme “Human Behavior & Financial Insight,” the day featured the much-anticipated showcase of the case studies developed by our students for our Neuroeconomics Research Center (NERC), which was followed by a finance session that brought real industry expertise into the room.
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