On December 9, 2009, the UOWD Alumni Network welcomed Khulood Al Atiyat, Manager of Public Relations and Events and a Cultural Presenter at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding as the Seminar Series guest speaker. Khuloods presentation titled "Emirates 101 was an interesting, humorous and informative lecture designed to give a basic overview of the Emirati culture. The event was attended by UOWD Alumni, employees and the general public.