Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and FINTECH.TV have officially launched a pioneering broadcasting studio at CUD’s City Walk Campus, linking Downtown Dubai directly to the New York Stock Exchange.
The new facility gives students unparalleled access to global finance, media, technology, and innovation discussions, connecting them with industry leaders and real-time market insights.
The launch marks the realization of a strategic partnership formalized earlier this year at the New York Stock Exchange, where Canadian University Dubai and FINTECH.TV signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance experiential learning, global industry engagement, and future-focused education.
The agreement was signed on behalf of Canadian University Dubai by Professor Karim Chelli, President and Vice-Chancellor, and on behalf of FINTECH.TV by Vince Molinari, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, alongside Troy McGuire, Co-Founder and Global Head of Content and Operations.
Canadian University Dubai’s new studio bridges finance, media, and innovation ecosystems
Located at the heart of Canadian University Dubai’s City Walk Campus, the FINTECH.TV Studio serves as a global gateway connecting students, faculty, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and media professionals across continents. Through live broadcasts, executive interviews, industry programming, and student-led content creation, the facility provides unprecedented exposure to the evolving intersections of finance, technology, media, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Buti Saeed Al Ghandi Chancellor – CUD
“Dubai’s remarkable journey as a global hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange reflects the vision of its leadership and the ambition of the UAE. This landmark partnership embodies our belief that universities must play a central role in connecting talent with opportunity. Through the FINTECH.TV Studio, we are creating a platform that connects our students and academic community with the ideas, industries, and leaders shaping the future of finance, media, and innovation.”
Commenting on the launch, Professor Karim Chelli, President and Vice-Chancellor of CUD, said that, “The FINTECH.TV Studio represents a new dimension of experiential learning at CUD. Through direct engagement with global business leaders, media professionals, and industry experts, our students will gain valuable exposure to real-world conversations shaping the future of finance, technology, and innovation. This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering industry-integrated education and preparing graduates for success in an increasingly interconnected world.”
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Vince Molinari, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FINTECH.TV, noted that, “Launching a FINTECH.TV studio at CUD reflects the UAE’s leadership in building a globally connected financial ecosystem. This partnership aligns financial media with higher education and creates opportunities for students to engage directly with the people, ideas, and technologies shaping global markets.”
Since its inauguration, the FINTECH.TV Studio has already begun attracting prominent voices from the global financial and innovation sectors, including representatives from Coinbase, further establishing the studio as a hub for dialogue, thought leadership, and international collaboration, as per the statement.
