Aerospace engineering and leasing solutions provider, Sanad, and Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa University of Science and Technology have strengthened their partnership with a focus on nurturing local talent and fostering knowledge exchange.

The collaboration will be set around various core pillars for students’ training and development which include offering local and international training opportunities for students during holidays, supported by Sanad, its partners and renowned global original engine manufacturers.

Furthermore, Sanad’s technical experts will conduct periodic workshops for Khalifa University’s engineering students, aiming to broaden training opportunities for those pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Mansoor Janahi, managing director and group chief executive of Sanad, said: “We recognise 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, reaffirming our commitment to cementing Abu Dhabi’s leadership position in the aviation sector.”

Sanad and Khalifa University began working together in 2010 to formalise a strategic agreement to establish an aviation research and innovation centre.

Since 2017, Sanad’s R&D team has collaborated closely with Khalifa University’s team of researchers, exploring cutting-edge technologies essential to the aviation maintenance sector.

Professor Sir John O’Reilly, president of Khalifa University, said: “This synergistic partnership with Sanad’s industry leadership and Khalifa University’s research expertise and technical prowess, underscores the value and importance of integrating academia and industry.

“Together, we strive towards shared objectives, aligning scientific and practical advancement for mutual progress. As a research, innovation, and enterprise-oriented academic institution committed to student development, we are eager to leverage Sanad’s industry leadership and provide distinctive learning opportunities and hands-on experience in the aviation sector, equipping our students for a successful future in the field, and further nurturing the UAE talent pool of world-class experts.”

The firms state that the new agreement empowers students by combining hands-on experience with academic knowledge, preparing them for a vital role within the aviation sector in the UAE.

Through practical training opportunities at Sanad and knowledge-sharing initiatives with industry experts, students’ learning experiences are enhanced, contributing to operational advancements and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

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