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EHRDC And E& Sign MoU To Support Emiratisation And Develop National Talent

By Editor_wr Last updated Oct 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 Economic Agenda D33, both of which prioritise investment in national talent to drive innovation-led growth.

H.E. Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Falasi, said, “Signing this MoU during GITEX GLOBAL represents a significant step forward on multiple fronts. It
reflects a forward-looking vision that combines institutional innovation and strategic collaboration to drive meaningful progress in developing national
capabilities and localising advanced skillsets. Hosting the signing ceremony at GITEX, which is the region’s leading technology event, also highlights
the critical role such global events play in transforming national strategies into actionable outcomes. By focusing on key areas like artificial
intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity, such partnerships can support the preparation of a skilled Emirati workforce ready to lead the future
economy.”

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