Dubai – Mubasher: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) recently partnered with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to enhance the scholarship programme for Emirati students, according to an official statement.
The collaboration aligns with national priorities, aiming to equip students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, ensuring they meet labour market requirements and excel in their careers after graduation.
Key areas of collaboration under the agreement include delivering high-quality education to Emirati students in vital sectors, ensuring a seamless transition from education to employment, and aligning workforce needs with the scholarship programme. This is in addition to strengthening partnerships between the government, employers, and higher education institutions to enhance students' job prospects.
The agreement was signed by Abdulrahman Al Awar, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.
Al Awar said: “This agreement marks a significant step in preparing Emirati youth for global labour market shifts by enabling advanced education at top international universities, aligned with national business needs.”
The minister added: “Our partnership with DEWA will strengthen our national talent pool, enhance the UAE’s global competitiveness, and support sustainable development.”
He concluded: “At the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, we are committed to improving the scholarship programme’s efficiency, focusing on strategic sectors and fostering public-private partnerships to ensure students receive quality education and are well-prepared to meet current and future workforce demands.”
From his part, DEWA’s Al Tayer said: “In line with the vision and directives of the wise leadership, DEWA adopts a clear strategy for the development and training of national cadres. At DEWA, we are proud to cooperate with MoHESR in this ambitious initiative, which aims to build a generation of national competencies specialised in vital fields.”
Al Tayer noted: “Under this strategic cooperation, we will provide the necessary support and guidance to our Emirati students to enable them to realise their academic and professional aspirations.”
DEWA’s official concluded: “We will constantly look for Emirati nationals with professional competencies in our fields of work and also work to provide the necessary practical training in line with the needs of the job market, as well as ensure the employment of scholarship students after graduation, thus consolidating the UAE’s position as a destination for excellence and innovation.”
Furthermore, the cooperation agreement aims to establish mutual collaboration to support the scholarship programme by providing outstanding educational opportunities for Emirati students in strategic areas, consistent with the priorities and needs of the UAE in the job market.
Under the agreement, the UAE ministry will allocate scholarships for Emirati students abroad, focusing on fields aligned with national priorities.
Meanwhile, DEWA will offer professional guidance and training opportunities, ensuring employment for scholarship students within the Authority or its affiliated entities, either fully or partially, upon graduation.
It is worth noting that during the first nine months (9M) of 2024, the listed DEWA generated AED 5.36 billion worth of net profits attributable to the owners as well as revenue of AED 23.53 billion.
