Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Air Navigation Services (Dans) and Emirates Aviation University (EAU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to train and develop human resources, as well as provide technical academic programmes for students and professionals in the aviation sector.

The MoUs were signed by Mohammed A Ahli, the director general of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and the CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services, and Dr Ahmed Al Ali, the vice chancellor of Emirates Aviation University, in the presence of representatives from both entities.

The agreement signed between DCAA and EAU entails collaboration on several fronts that include designing joint training courses, participation in conferences and educational seminars held by both entities, in addition to collaborating on educational and joint research initiatives. DCAA will be supporting the universities’ training programme by providing training programmes for students affiliated to the latter whereas EAU will be providing special rates to DCAA employees and their families seeking to pursue their education with the university.

Underpinned by a joint strategic goal, the MoU will enhance a productive partnership amidst educational processes and support human resources development and research for both entities.

The partnership is the first of its nature for dans uniting an educational institute specialising in all spectrum of aviation studies with a historical organisation leading air navigation services in the UAE. Combining the profound technical expertise in Air Navigation Services that dans offers with the academic knowledge that EAU possesses, will present a full rounded academic programme for students studying aviation related disciplines, as well as for employees seeking further career enhancement.

Ahli said: “We continuously strive to position the professional and academic development of young Emirati talent and our employees at the core of the organisation’s intiatives. Having Emirates Aviation University as our academic partner will support our initiative in establishing unique training programmes, thus creating diverse opportunities to excel. Under this partnership, both entities will mutually benefit from positively enhancing the level of education to students and employees through facilitating diversified knowledge platforms."

Dr Al Ali added :“There is a global demand for operational and technical roles such as Air Traffic controllers and navigators – particularly in this part of the world where air traffic is expected to continue growing. This new joint venture allows us to capitalise on Dans’ technical expertise in air navigation and traffic management to provide a highly-specialised resource that our industry needs for future development. Emirates Aviation University already has a track record and reputation for providing world-class aviation training. This partnership with dans complements our existing programmes and further cements our position as the leading centre for aviation-related training and education.” - TradeArabia News Service