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4/2/25, 9:55 AM Emirati Human Resources Development Council and Keolis MHI enhance national workforce training in transport and technology sec…
engineering, information technology, mechatronics, international relations, marketing and communications, project
management, computer science, network and systems administration, among others.

His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Chairman of EHRDC and Director-General of the Dubai

Government Human Resources Department, said: “At EHRDC, we strive to establish strong strategic partnerships with
private sector companies to create new opportunities for Emirati talent, further contributing to the nation’s vision of

fostering a sustainable, knowledge-based economy driven by national expertise, technological innovation, and future
industries”.

Abdulaziz Al Falahi, General Superintendent of Recruitment at EHRDC, said: “The partnership with Keolis MHI

embodies the Council’s commitment to empowering Emirati

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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