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Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Paris:DSY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today their partnership to develop cutting edge education and research activities at KUSTAR, using Dassault Systèmes PLM and 3D software for product innovation.

Going far beyond a simple software acquisition, the program includes various integrated content ranging from course material, continuing education of faculty, industry relationship, certification, student study tours, outreach projects and world class lectures and conferences provided by Dassault Systèmes global customers and partners in industry and academia.

Both partners also extended their alliance with the creation of a new research laboratory dedicated to innovation in the visual practices of engineering decision making, based at

KUSTAR's campus in Abu Dhabi.

Commenting on the Program, “Dr Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, KUSTAR Interim President, said: "Developing a local product innovation sector will be key to helping the UAE build a dynamic and sustainable engineering industry, both on the regional and global stage. This partnership will help us to develop a body of local knowledge that will build credibility and create exciting long-term opportunities in technical careers for a new generation of students in the UAE."

“KUSTAR’s program is both robust and innovative. It takes advantage of most of the many components that we built with our global academic partners and it combines them in a logical manner, into an ambitious plan. It has all the characteristics of a competitive PLM curriculum” said Xavier Fouger, director Global Learning and PLM Academy, Dassault Systèmes.

Mr. Philippe Forestier, executive vice-president Global Affairs and Communities, Dassault Systèmes, commented: “We are delighted to be part of this world class partnership which is the bright illustration of a fruitful long term relationship between the Dassault group and leading institutions in the Emirates”.

The program will start before the end of 2009.

For more information about KUSTAR please visit www.kustar.ac.ae :

For more information on Dassault Systèmes education programs, visit www.campus.3ds.com :



About Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR)

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTASR) was established in February 2007 by a decree issued by the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

KUSTAR’s main campus is located in Abu Dhabi, while it operates another campus in Sharjah. It presently offers bachelor, master, and doctorate degree programs in various areas of engineering and in the future, will offer degrees in five main disciplines: engineering, logistics management, health sciences, homeland security and sciences. KUSTAR is open to men and women from all nationalities with particular emphasis being placed on educating young UAE nationals.

An international Centre for Research & Development is being developed to ensure that research is an integral component of the University.



About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 115,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes’ shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) and Dassault Systèmes’ ADRs may be traded on the US Over-The-Counter (OTC) market (DASTY). For more information, visit www.3ds.com : .

CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

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