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7/29/24, 9:41 AM Emirati Human Resources Development Council and Keolis MHI sign MoU to bolster Emiratisation in the private sector

The MoU was signed by His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Chairman of the Emirati

Human Resources Development Council in Dubai and the Director-General of the Human Resources
Department in Dubai, and, Mr. David Franks, Managing Director of Keolis MHI. The agreement focuses
on prioritizing recruitment and implementing structured training programmes that will enable Emiratis to
gain hands-on experience and expertise in various engineering and operations functions in Dubai Metro
and Tram.

Under the framework of the MoU, Emiratis recruited through the council at Keolis MHI will undergo
extensive training in critical areas in the Rail operations and maintenance, such as, under Engineering,
automatic train control systems, automated tariff collection, power supply systems, and infrastructure.
This collaboration is designed to equip trainees with the necessary knowledge and skills through both

theoretical learning and “on-the-job training.” A clear development plan and a dedicated mentoring
programme led by senior experts will further support their career progression.

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Additionally, the agreement includes initiatives to raise awareness among school and university students

about potential careers in the industry, recruitment, and early career training. The EHRDC will provide
Keolis MHI with qualified UAE National candidates for its training programmes and vacant positions,
aiming to advance the development of Emirati talent within the industrial sector.

His Excellency Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Emirati Human Resources
Development Council, commented: "Partnering with Keolis MHI is a significant step towards our goal

of enhancing Emiratisation in the private sector. This collaboration will provide UAE nationals with
invaluable opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers in critical sectors. We are

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