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10/29/25, 10:31 AM EHRDC Signs Mou With AECOM To Advance Emiratisation In Engineering Consultancy And Urban Planning

The MoU was signed by Abdulaziz Al Falahi, General Supervisor of Recruitment
Operations at the Council, and Alejandro Garcia Vinagre, Vice President, Human
Resources at AECOM, in the presence of Ahmed Taleb, Senior director of human

resource and support at Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, in addition to
various senior officials and experts from both organisations.

Under the agreement, Emirati talent will gain access to advanced training and

qualification programs focused on engineering and knowledge-based skills linked
to the design, implementation and management of important infrastructure
projects. Furthermore, it will offer young Emiratis exposure to the current global
best practices in engineering and infrastructure and will have direct employment
pathways in strategic national projects, reinforcing their role as active contributors
towards sustainable urban development.

Abdulaziz Al Falahi said:“This MoU reflects a transformative step towards
fostering Emiratisation in various key sectors. Our collaboration with AECOM not
only creates job opportunities but also equips our youth with world-class
expertise. It empowers them to be pivotal contributors in shaping the future of
infrastructure and urban development while highlighting our commitment to

embrace global best practices in human capital development. Moreover, these
efforts are aligned with Dubai's vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based
economy.”

Alejandro Garcia Vinagre, said:“It's an honour to be recognised as a strategic
partner in advancing Emiratisation alongside the government. We are laying the

foundation for meaningful collaboration that supports national priorities and
empowers people through valuable careers. Our opportunities transfer our global
capability and local knowledge to Emirati talent, enabling them to lead the exciting
future of infrastructure and community evolution. By nurturing the next generation
of Emirati leaders, we are helping to shape industry standards and ensure the

Emirati voice is at the heart of every local project. As the UAE continues to
transform, AECOM is proud to be part of this journey and contribute to the growth
of this great nation.”

This collaboration highlights EHRDC's dedication to designing forward-looking
qualification programs in line with government initiatives that empower national

talent and cement the UAE's position as a pioneering global hub for attracting and
developing the minds that will lead tomorrow's projects. Furthermore, it serves as
a model of effective institutional partnerships that gather national organisations

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