Dina Faour

Dina Faour is a full Professor of Advertising at the American University in Dubai (AUD),
where she also serves as Academic Coordinator for the Advertising program and Outreach Coordinator.
After 11 years in the advertising industry across Beirut, Brisbane, and Dubai, she moved into academia in 2008.
Since then, she has played a key role in shaping AUD’s advertising curriculum and mentoring the next generation of creatives.

A passionate advertising professional at heart, Dina believes creative education should bridge academia and industry. Through AUD’s Brandvertising Series, she brings students closer to the industry through guest lectures, live briefs, workshops, and field trips. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the International Advertising Association UAE Chapter and as Vice President of the Middle East Design Educators Association (MEDEA).


She has received AUD’s Excellence in Teaching Award and has twice been recognized for Professional Engagement.
She regularly speaks and writes about creativity, branding, advertising, and education. And in her free time, Dina is probably watching the commercials you usually skip.