Abu Dhabi: Sanad, wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has announced that it is expanding its collaboration with Khalifa University of Science and Technology to support the development of regional talent and promote information sharing.
Three main pillars for students’ training and development are established by the partnership between Sanad and Khalifa University. These include providing students with holiday training opportunities both locally and abroad, with support from Sanad, its partners, and well-known international original engine manufacturers (OEMs).
Sanad’s technical specialists will also provide regular workshops for engineering students at Khalifa University to increase the training options available to those obtaining bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
In the presence of Dr. Arif Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President at Khalifa University, and Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad, the agreement was signed by Ebraheem Budebs, Group Head of Human Resources at Sanad, and Sir John O’Reilly, President of Khalifa University.
Janahi commented that, “We recognize the pivotal role talent plays in shaping the aviation industry’s trajectory. Sanad’s commitment to cultivating world-class local talent is underscored through our training initiatives for the UAE’s youth, aimed at refining developmental skills and instilling leadership qualities among participants to encourage more students to pursue careers in the aerospace sector. Our strategic partnership with Khalifa University aims to fortify the future of the local talent pool.”
Through practical training opportunities at Sanad and knowledge-sharing initiatives with industry experts, students’ learning experiences are enhanced, contributing to operational advancements and adopting cutting-edge technologies.