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students by equipping them with the skills and expertise needed to succeed in the competitive
job market”. He also emphasized the Council’s dedication to providing practical training

opportunities in key sectors such as transportation and technology, ensuring that the next
generation of national talent is well-prepared to drive economic growth and support the UAE’s

digital transformation.

Furthermore, H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi highlighted that the partnership with

Keolis MHI is a testament to EHRDC’s goal of empowering national talents through hands-on
training and professional qualification courses. He further underscored that these training

programs provide students with numerous valuable opportunities to perfect their technical
and professional skills and empower them to play a pivotal role in economic development while

meeting the evolving requirements of the future job market.

David Franks, Managing Director of Keolis MHI, emphasised the significant role of the
collaboration with EHRDC in attracting, nurturing and developing a vast pool of young Emirati

talents. Furthermore, he reaffirmed the company’s steadfast dedication to promoting an

advanced training environment that equips students with vital technical skills, boosts their
competitiveness and prepares them to succeed in the smart transport sector while

contributing to its continuous development.

Amal Abdullatif, Chief People Officer at Keolis MHI, said: “Rail transport’s next generation
stands as a strategic pillar of the future of smart mobility. We are delighted to partner with

EHRDC in providing 100 apprenticeship opportunities for Emirati students during our 2025

intake. With 14 students already on board, we encourage eligible and ambitious candidates to
submit their applications.”

The partnership seeks to provide specialised training programs, offering Emirati students

practical workplace experience, giving them a competitive edge in the job market and
increasing their employment prospects in leading technology, transport and infrastructure

companies. This initiative highlights EHRDC’s unwavering dedication to reinforcing

collaborations between public and private sectors, while delivering top-notch training
opportunities that enable Emirati youth to build successful careers in key industries such as

transport, technology and engineering.

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