Dubai: The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AECOM, a global leader in engineering consultancy, to enhance Emiratisation across sectors such as engineering, urban planning, and project management.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed by Abdulaziz Al Falahi, General Supervisor of Recruitment Operations at EHRDC, and Alejandro Garcia Vinagre, Vice-President of Human Resources at AECOM. This signing took place in the presence of Ahmed Taleb, Senior Director of Human Resources and Support at Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, along with other senior officials and experts from both organizations.
The partnership aims to provide Emirati professionals with advanced training and qualification programs that will build expertise in engineering and project management, aligned with national infrastructure initiatives. This collaboration will also offer exposure to international best practices and create direct employment pathways in key national projects.
Al Falahi emphasized that the MoU is a strategic step towards promoting Emiratisation and equipping youth with skills necessary for contributing to Dubai’s sustainable, knowledge-based economy.
Garcia Vinagre highlighted that the collaboration supports national priorities by transferring AECOM’s global expertise to Emirati talent, preparing them to lead future infrastructure and community development efforts.
The partnership underscores EHRDC’s commitment to fostering effective institutional collaboration and building a competitive workforce that enhances Dubai’s leadership in engineering, innovation, and sustainable development.