Thousands of students gathered at American University of Sharjah (AUS) on September 16–17 for Club Fair 2025, transforming the Main Building into a vibrant hub of culture, creativity, and community. Over two days, students explored 130 clubs and organizations—including 39 cultural clubs, 39 interest-based groups, and 52 academic associations—setting a new record for participation in the fair’s history.
This year’s event reflected significant growth, with an 11 percent rise in active clubs compared to last year. Seven new organizations joined the lineup, from academic groups such as the Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics Engineering Club, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, and the Networks and Information Technology Club, to cultural societies like the Tunisian Club and Venezuelan Club, further enriching campus life.
“This year’s Club Fair highlighted the best of AUS—our diversity, creativity and sense of community,” said Shaima Bin Taliah, Vice Chancellor for Student Experience. “Clubs are an essential part of the AUS journey. They empower students to lead, build lasting friendships and develop skills that prepare them for success long after graduation.”
Among the standout booths was the Emirati Cultural Club, which recreated a traditional men’s wedding majlis complete with Arabic coffee, incense, and dates. The exhibit celebrated Emirati hospitality while sparking dialogue about community values and government support for newlyweds.
“By showcasing the traditions of Emirati men’s weddings, we are helping the AUS community experience an important part of Emirati life,” said Rawdah Bin Sulaiman, Executive Assistant of the Emirati Cultural Club.
The Student Council offered a contrasting spectacle with a blockbuster-themed booth, designed like a movie set and featuring quizzes, games, and cinematic visuals.
“We wanted students to feel like the stars of their own stories as they explored the clubs and communities that will shape their AUS journey,” said Anas El Sayed, Vice President of the Student Council.
The fair also featured lively cultural performances from the Indian, Jordanian, and Palestinian Cultural Clubs, drawing crowds in the Main Auditorium and reinforcing the spirit of global community on campus.
For AUS students, joining a club is more than an extracurricular activity—it is a pathway to leadership, teamwork, and intercultural exchange. With students representing 100 nationalities, AUS ranks first in the UAE for international student enrollment and fourth globally for diversity (QS World University Rankings 2026).
