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Hi Dubai
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
MoHESR Partners with ENEC to Boost Emirati Engineering Talent
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has signed a strategic agreement with Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) to strengthen the National Scholarship Programme and support the UAE's future engineering workforce. The partnership will offer high-quality education and training opportunities for Emirati students pursuing degrees in critical fields such as mechanical, electrical, nuclear, and chemical engineering. It also aims to ease their transition into the workforce through career development and job placement support. The agreement was signed by Ahmad Ibrahim Alsaadi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary at MoHESR, and Ahmed Jassim Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Human Capital at ENEC, during a ceremony attended by senior officials from both organisations. Under the deal, MoHESR will allocate annual scholarships for students in coordination with ENEC. Both parties will collaborate on selecting universities, aligning admission requirements, and managing applications to ensure the programme supports national development priorities. Alsaadi highlighted the Ministry's commitment to aligning scholarships with market needs, stating that the goal is to transform academic pathways into launchpads for future leaders. ENEC, for its part, will provide structured training and mentorship to scholarship recipients, and offer employment opportunities upon graduation as part of its long-term talent development strategy. 'This partnership supports ENEC's efforts to attract and prepare the next generation of specialists,' said Al Shamsi. 'It reflects our role in advancing clean energy and strengthening the UAE's knowledge-based economy.' The initiative underscores a shared commitment to building national human capital and enhancing the sustainability of strategic sectors through coordinated efforts between education and industry. News Source: Emirates News Agency
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
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research collaborates with Emirates Global Aluminium on advanced engineering scholarships
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a strategic collaboration with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to support the National Scholarship Programme to provide better educational and career opportunities for Emirati students in priority engineering disciplines. This partnership reflects both entities' shared commitment to developing local talent, aligning higher education outcomes with labour market demands, and advancing the UAE's long-term economic vision. It also marks a new milestone in public-private sector collaboration aimed at boosting the quality of the National Scholarship Programme. Under the agreement, MoHESR will offer scholarships to Emirati students pursuing studies in mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as other specialisations to be mutually agreed upon with EGA, at some of the world's top universities. The two partners will work together to select the most relevant universities and academic programmes, evaluate scholarship applications and identify suitable candidates – including new as well as current students – and align the selection criteria with the admission requirements. The Ministry will cover tuition fees and associated allowances, monitor students' academic progress, and coordinate with educational attachés abroad, particularly in matters related to overseas training and employment. H.E. Ahmad Ibrahim Alsaadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Higher Education Operations Sector and Director of the International Education Support and Scholarships Department at MoHESR, said: 'The collaboration with EGA marks a significant step in building integrated academic and career pathways for Emirati students – from the selection of in-demand specialisations to employment within key sectors that drive the UAE's economic progress. Our objective is to equip national talent with high-quality education in priority disciplines and support their transition to the workforce, empowering them to play an active role in achieving the nation's goals.' He added: 'Our ongoing efforts to enhance the scholarship programme focus on aligning the included academic specialisations with the needs of national economic sectors. This approach fosters a culture of specialised employment, enabling students to succeed in the future job market and excel in their careers.' For its part, EGA will provide practical training, professional support, and post-graduation employment opportunities, in addition to helping design career pathways. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: 'Empowering UAE National talents is fundamental for the future growth of our national economy and industrial sector. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is a step forward towards driving academic excellence to meet the dynamic workforce. At EGA, our goal is to develop future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields for their critical role in driving a sustainable knowledge-based economy, in line with the vision of our wise leadership.' The partnership includes a joint follow-up mechanism to ensure seamless post-graduation transitions, with periodic feedback from EGA on graduates' readiness and areas for programme improvement. In collaboration with its public and private sector partners, MoHESR is continuously enhancing the National Scholarship Programme as part of its broader strategy to develop qualified Emirati talent capable of fostering sustainable national growth.
Al Etihad
13-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
MoHESR, EGA join forces to support Emirati engineering talent
13 May 2025 19:14 ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a strategic collaboration with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to support the National Scholarship Programme, and provide better educational and career opportunities for Emirati students in priority engineering partnership reflects both entities' shared commitment to developing local talent, aligning higher education outcomes with labour market demands, and advancing the UAE's long-term economic vision. It also marks a new milestone in public-private sector collaboration aimed at boosting the quality of the National Scholarship the agreement, MoHESR will offer scholarships to Emirati students pursuing studies in mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as other specialisations to be mutually agreed upon with EGA, at some of the world's top two partners will work together to select the most relevant universities and academic programmes, evaluate scholarship applications and identify suitable candidates, including new as well as current students, and align the selection criteria with the admission Ministry will cover tuition fees and associated allowances, monitor students' academic progress, and coordinate with educational attachés abroad, particularly in matters related to overseas training and Ibrahim Alsaadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Higher Education Operations Sector and Director of the International Education Support and Scholarships Department at MoHESR, said, "The collaboration with EGA marks a significant step in building integrated academic and career pathways for Emirati students – from the selection of in-demand specialisations to employment within key sectors that drive the UAE's economic progress.""Our objective is to equip national talent with high-quality education in priority disciplines and support their transition to the workforce, empowering them to play an active role in achieving the nation's goals," he added, "Our ongoing efforts to enhance the scholarship programme focus on aligning the included academic specialisations with the needs of national economic sectors. This approach fosters a culture of specialised employment, enabling students to succeed in the future job market and excel in their careers."For its part, EGA will provide practical training, professional support, and post-graduation employment opportunities, in addition to helping design career bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said, "Empowering UAE National talents is fundamental for the future growth of our national economy and industrial sector. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is a step forward towards driving academic excellence to meet the dynamic workforce. At EGA, our goal is to develop future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields for their critical role in driving a sustainable knowledge-based economy, in line with the vision of our wise leadership."The partnership includes a joint follow-up mechanism to ensure seamless post-graduation transitions, with periodic feedback from EGA on graduates' readiness and areas for programme improvement. In collaboration with its public and private sector partners, MoHESR is continuously enhancing the National Scholarship Programme as part of its broader strategy to develop qualified Emirati talent capable of fostering sustainable national growth.
