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On the sidelines of GITEX GLOBAL

EHRDC and e& sign MoU to support Emiratisation and develop

national talent

Dubai, UAE, October 17, 2025: The Emirati Human Resources Development Council
(EHRDC) in Dubai and e& signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today on the

sidelines of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, aimed at advancing Emiratisation and nurturing
national talent within the telecommunications sector. The collaboration underscores both

parties’ shared commitment to fostering public-private cooperation and developing UAE’s
human capital, in line with the nation’s vision to empower Emirati talent across key industries.

The MoU was signed by Abdulaziz Al Falahi, General Supervisor of Recruitment Operations

at the Council and Mohammad Harib AlFalahi, Chief Corporate Services Officer, e& , in the
presence of senior representatives from e& mainly Group CEO Hatem Dowidar, Masood M.

Sharif Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer, e& UAE and Ali Al Mansoori, Group Chief People

Officer at e&. The signing ceremony was attended by His Excellency Abdulla Bin Zayed Al
Falasi, Director General of DGHR and Deputy Chairman of EHRDC, and along with a number

of dignitaries, industry experts, and key stakeholders from the employment and training sectors.

Under the agreement, EHRDC and e& will collaborate to expand employment opportunities
for Emirati nationals in Dubai, reinforcing the private sector’s pivotal role in driving

sustainable economic growth. The partnership will introduce specialised training programs to

develop the capabilities of national talent across various fields within e&. Additionally, the
initiative will utilise the Group’s expertise and workforce to facilitate knowledge transfer,

empowering Emiratis to excel in emerging future-oriented industries.

The agreement places particular focus on developing Emirati capabilities in technical, digital,
and knowledge-based sectors, aligning with the UAE Centennial Plan 2071 and the Dubai