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Hi Dubai
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Ministry of Higher Education Partners with EGA to Boost Engineering Scholarships for Emiratis
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has partnered with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to enhance the National Scholarship Programme, aiming to equip Emirati students with world-class education and clear pathways into high-demand engineering careers. The collaboration focuses on offering scholarships in mechanical and electrical engineering, along with other specialisations aligned with EGA's talent needs. Students will study at top global universities, with MoHESR covering tuition, allowances, and academic monitoring, while EGA provides practical training and post-graduation job opportunities. Both entities will jointly select universities, vet applicants, and ensure academic programmes match UAE labour market needs. The goal is to prepare graduates for immediate entry into critical sectors driving the nation's economic diversification and growth. Ahmad Ibrahim Alsaadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary at MoHESR, said the partnership strengthens the link between higher education and employment, helping students transition seamlessly from university to industry. EGA CEO Abdulnasser bin Kalban highlighted the initiative's role in building future national leaders in STEM fields, reinforcing the UAE's shift toward a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. A joint follow-up mechanism will assess graduate readiness and feed insights into ongoing improvements of the scholarship programme. The initiative is part of MoHESR's broader strategy to align education with national development priorities and support the UAE's long-term vision. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Hi Dubai
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
EGA Reaches 50% Completion on UAE's Largest Aluminium Recycling Plant Ahead of Schedule
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced that construction of the UAE's largest aluminium recycling plant has hit the halfway mark—42 days ahead of schedule. Located next to EGA's Al Taweelah smelter, the 170,000-tonne-per-year facility will be the company's first dedicated recycling plant. Once operational, it will process both post- and pre-consumer scrap into premium low-carbon aluminium billets marketed under the name RevivAL . The project has already logged more than 1.2 million hours of work without a single Lost Time Incident. The plant features the largest furnace in the UAE, capable of melting 17 tonnes of aluminium per hour, with full installation expected by June. EGA aims to begin producing hot metal in the first half of 2026. Currently, most aluminium scrap generated in the UAE is exported and lost to the local economy. Once complete, EGA expects to become the country's largest aluminium scrap consumer, marking a significant shift toward domestic recycling and sustainability. 'Recycling is a key global growth opportunity for our industry and for EGA,' said Abdulnasser bin Kalban, EGA's CEO. 'This facility is a major step forward in expanding our low-carbon metal portfolio for customers in the UAE and around the world.' The announcement comes as global demand for recycled aluminium is projected to double by 2040. EGA is actively expanding its recycling footprint with recent acquisitions of Germany's Leichtmetall and U.S.-based Spectro Alloys. EGA was also the first in the world to commercially produce aluminium using solar power, sold under the brand CelestiAL . The new facility further strengthens its commitment to low-carbon production and aligns with the UAE's industrial strategy, Make it in the Emirates . News Source: Emirates News Agency
