emirates7 - The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Group to enhance the scholarship program, boost the qualifications of UAE nationals, and ensure their readiness to meet the country’s national priorities.
This collaboration aims to better align the outcomes of the scholarship program with the needs of the job market while advancing the UAE's strategic goals by developing skilled Emirati talent in future-focused sectors.
The agreement will support scholarship initiatives by offering Emirati students educational opportunities at top international universities in fields that align with national priorities. It also helps smooth their transition from higher education to employment by providing practical training, career guidance, and guaranteed job placement upon graduation.
The agreement was signed by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, and Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Senior officials from both organizations attended the signing ceremony.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum emphasized the Emirates Group's commitment to empowering Emiratis by offering diverse career paths and development programs to prepare them for long-term success. He expressed pride in the partnership with MoHESR, marking their first joint initiative, and highlighted the potential to support Emirati youth in their academic and career aspirations, contributing to the UAE’s economy and aviation sector.
Dr. Al Awar explained that this agreement is a strategic move to improve the quality of higher education and better align it with the needs of the national economy. He added that the partnership offers students advanced educational opportunities that combine academic learning with practical experience, enhancing their ability to succeed in the job market post-graduation.
He also noted that MoHESR continuously enhances its scholarship program through strategic partnerships with key national companies, creating a supportive environment for students and streamlining their educational journey. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition from academics to the workforce with specialized training programs that match each student’s skills and the country’s economic needs.
As part of the partnership, Emirati students will be employed by the Emirates Group from the start of their scholarship through to the completion of their studies. After graduation, they will take on specialized roles with the company that match their qualifications and practical experience. The initiative ensures that students can focus on both academic achievement and professional development, with long-term job security and career growth.
The Ministry will allocate scholarships annually for both new and continuing Emirati students, working with the Emirates Group to identify universities and academic programs that align with national priorities. MoHESR will handle the application process and make final decisions on scholarship recipients in coordination with the Emirates Group.
After graduation, MoHESR will support the students' transition into employment within the Emirates Group, ensuring the goals of the initiative are achieved. The Ministry will also collect feedback to improve the scholarship program and the educational experience for future students.
The Emirates Group will provide career support, guidance, and professional training to scholarship students throughout their studies to ensure they acquire the necessary skills for a successful career. The company will offer full-time or part-time employment to graduates, based on its operational needs, and monitor students' progress during their scholarship period.
This agreement underscores the importance of investing in national talent, creating sustainable academic and career pathways, and responding to global shifts. By focusing on quality education and practical training, this partnership will strengthen the competitiveness of Emirati talent, further establishing the UAE’s leadership in human capital development and building a knowledge-based economy.
This collaboration aims to better align the outcomes of the scholarship program with the needs of the job market while advancing the UAE's strategic goals by developing skilled Emirati talent in future-focused sectors.
The agreement will support scholarship initiatives by offering Emirati students educational opportunities at top international universities in fields that align with national priorities. It also helps smooth their transition from higher education to employment by providing practical training, career guidance, and guaranteed job placement upon graduation.
The agreement was signed by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, and Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Senior officials from both organizations attended the signing ceremony.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum emphasized the Emirates Group's commitment to empowering Emiratis by offering diverse career paths and development programs to prepare them for long-term success. He expressed pride in the partnership with MoHESR, marking their first joint initiative, and highlighted the potential to support Emirati youth in their academic and career aspirations, contributing to the UAE’s economy and aviation sector.
Dr. Al Awar explained that this agreement is a strategic move to improve the quality of higher education and better align it with the needs of the national economy. He added that the partnership offers students advanced educational opportunities that combine academic learning with practical experience, enhancing their ability to succeed in the job market post-graduation.
He also noted that MoHESR continuously enhances its scholarship program through strategic partnerships with key national companies, creating a supportive environment for students and streamlining their educational journey. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition from academics to the workforce with specialized training programs that match each student’s skills and the country’s economic needs.
As part of the partnership, Emirati students will be employed by the Emirates Group from the start of their scholarship through to the completion of their studies. After graduation, they will take on specialized roles with the company that match their qualifications and practical experience. The initiative ensures that students can focus on both academic achievement and professional development, with long-term job security and career growth.
The Ministry will allocate scholarships annually for both new and continuing Emirati students, working with the Emirates Group to identify universities and academic programs that align with national priorities. MoHESR will handle the application process and make final decisions on scholarship recipients in coordination with the Emirates Group.
After graduation, MoHESR will support the students' transition into employment within the Emirates Group, ensuring the goals of the initiative are achieved. The Ministry will also collect feedback to improve the scholarship program and the educational experience for future students.
The Emirates Group will provide career support, guidance, and professional training to scholarship students throughout their studies to ensure they acquire the necessary skills for a successful career. The company will offer full-time or part-time employment to graduates, based on its operational needs, and monitor students' progress during their scholarship period.
This agreement underscores the importance of investing in national talent, creating sustainable academic and career pathways, and responding to global shifts. By focusing on quality education and practical training, this partnership will strengthen the competitiveness of Emirati talent, further establishing the UAE’s leadership in human capital development and building a knowledge-based economy.