Zayed University and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education virtually sign Memorandum of Understanding

 Institutes Partner to Prepare University Students and Graduates for Market of the Future

Zayed University (ZU) and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE), have virtually signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support young Emiratis and Arab youth along their education and early employment journeys.

The agreement was signed by H.E Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, President of Zayed University, and H.E Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AGFE over video conference. The MoU builds on one of the many of objectives of the UAE Government's strategy, which is aimed at creating effective partnerships between public and private institutions to implement the main goals pertaining to human welfare being the real wealth of society and uniting all efforts to achieve this goal.

Through this collaboration, AGFE will offer the Al Ghurair Young Thinkers Program, a bilingual (English and Arabic) digital university and career readiness platform designed to support Emirati students with employment exposure and awareness, soft skills for success development, and advising services to support students in their education to employment transitions. The fully online program is free of charge, already has over 14,000 registered users, and will help students and graduates gain the skills that employers are looking for, as well as offer up to date, relevant information pertaining to university life and the job market. AGFE has an active research department as well, and both entities will explore potential research opportunities to support further advancement of knowledge in the UAE

"We are delighted to join forces with the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, and form an extended bridge of cooperation, academic integration, and joint research work. We look forward to exchanging knowledge and training our students and graduates, as well as enabling the research agenda to develop further," said Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, President of Zayed University.

Her Excellency also pointed out that the academic programs and extracurricular activities at Zayed University were integrated to enhance student skills to match the requirements and aspirations of our wise leadership to advance into a knowledge-based society.

“This partnership translates our common vision towards achieving our goal for the development and empowerment of Emirati youth, and we are very happy to sign this MoU with Zayed University as we strongly believe that establishing partnerships and collaborations with public and private organizations is key to achieving sustainable impact and development for our society,” said, H.E Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al Ghurair Foundation for Education. 

The agreement translates into Zayed University’s Student Careers & Alumni Department

maintaining a commitment towards providing high quality and professional information, advice, guidance and career counselling to ZU’s students and graduates. Rashed Al Shamsi, Department Acting Director, stated, “We are aiming, regardless of the current circumstances to offer a wide range of services and programs to support ZU’s students in making well-informed career decisions and supporting their journey as ZU Alumni. Thanks to AGFE, together we shall prepare qualified graduates in an innovative and supportive educational environment who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership skills.” 

About Zayed University

Zayed University seeks to prepare Emirati students for a meaningful and successful twenty-first century personal and professional life; to graduate students who will help shape the future of the U.A.E.; to support the economic and social advancement of the U.A.E.; to lead innovation in higher education in the U.A.E. through teaching, learning, research, and outreach; and to do so in a culturally diverse, humane, technologically advanced, and increasingly global environment.

To increase employability of the ZU graduates, the University provides high quality and professional information, advice, guidance and counselling to students and graduates. Offering a range of services and programs to support ZU students in making well-informed career decisions and supporting their journey as ZU Alumni.

Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education

The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, launched in 2015, supports the provision of high-quality education opportunities for Emirati and Arab youth across the Arab region. As one of the largest privately funded philanthropic organizations in the region, AGFE focuses on promoting education for elevated livelihoods ensuring that today’s youth have access to tomorrow’s opportunities and can positively contribute to the region’s development.