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Dr Belhoul and Kaeser look on as Saif Al Mazroui, advisor
to the minister, and Siersdorfer sign the education MoU.

Siemens to support UAE in skills stransfer

ABU DHABI, November 2, 2016

Siemens, a global technology powerhouse, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE's Ministry of Education to further the country’s goal of creating a knowledge-based economy.

The agreement builds on the company’s commitment to support the UAE’s sustainable future development through the transfer of knowledge and expertise to students and young professionals in the UAE, the company said.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr Ahmad Belhoul, Minister of State for Higher Education, and Joe Kaeser, president and chief executive officer of Siemens AG, in Abu Dhabi.

“Siemens has been a trusted partner of the UAE for more than 40 years, pioneering innovation, technology and successful infrastructure projects in the country,” said Dr Belhoul. “Through this MoU for collaboration on higher education, I look forward to partnering with Siemens to equip university graduates with the skills and professional experience to help drive the UAE’s sustainable economic growth.”

Under the MoU, the parties will set up a joint taskforce that includes representatives from Siemens and the ministry to achieve a number of objectives in line with the UAE National Youth Agenda, the UAE Economic Vision 2021 and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Through education and training activities, the parties will seek to enhance the future employability of UAE youth and contribute to developing a highly-skilled UAE workforce. The activities will also aim to increase Emirati nationals’ participation in the private sector and contribute to creating a sustainable knowledge economy with a strong emphasis on innovation.

These include visits to Siemens’ sites in the UAE and Germany, rolling out the Siemens Mechatronics Certification Program at selected universities, providing internships and Siemens Graduate Program opportunities to UAE students and graduates, as well as hosting academic roundtables.

“The UAE has a clear vision to diversify its economy and build up national talent. Innovation is part of our DNA and we are proud to support these ambitions through meaningful contributions to education and knowledge transfer,” said said Dietmar Siersdorfer, CEO of Siemens in the Middle East and UAE.

In fiscal 2015, Siemens invested more than 500 million euros in training and development activities worldwide. This amount was divided into 242 million euros for youth training and education and 265 million euros for continuing the education of its employees.  – TradeArabia News service




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