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4/2/25, 9:55 AM EHRDC, Keolis MHI Enhance National Workforce Training in Transport
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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