In the presence of Mansour bin Mohammed "Schneider Electric" It launches a new initiative of 100 million dirhams to enable future talents in the UAE

Mansour bin Mohammed: “Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global center for innovation, talent empowerment, attracting investments, promoting the digital economy and sustainability.”
The launch of the new initiative coincided with the opening of the company’s new headquarters “The Nest” in “Dubai Silicon”
Dubai, May 26 / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the National Olympic Committee, confirmed that the Emirate of Dubai continues to strengthen its pioneering position as a global center for the future economy, by consolidating a supportive environment for innovation and talent empowerment, attracting investments and enhancing the digital economy based on knowledge and sustainability, in line with the targets of Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aimed at making Dubai one of the three best Economic cities in the world during the next decade.
This came during the presence of His Highness the launch of the “Schneider Electric” company, the world leader in the field of digital transformation of energy management and automation, is a new initiative of 100 million dirhams to support talent empowerment in the UAE, in conjunction with the official opening of the new Schneider Electric headquarters; The Nest in Dubai, the first of its kind within the global program for the Impact influential buildings, in the Dubai Silicon Oasis, the economic area specialized in knowledge and innovation and under the umbrella of the Dubai Authority for Integrated Economic Zones.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “The Emirate of Dubai continues to establish its position as a global destination for innovation, sustainability and the digital economy, and its leadership in providing an integrated vital environment that supports business and companies growth and enables it to play its full role in contributing to the national economy, through strategic initiatives in cooperation with the business community in the emirate, as well as promoting specialized education, training, capacity building and development Competencies.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was accompanied by the launch of the initiative and the inauguration of the new smart headquarters of Hneider Electric, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al -Zarouni, CEO of the Dubai Authority for Integrated Economic Zones, and Olivier Bloom, CEO of “Schneider Electric”, Walid Sheta, President of Schneider Electric in the Middle East and Africa, Amal Al -Shazly, President of Shenider Company Electric in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries region.
The new smart headquarters “The Nest” extends over an area of ​​10,000 square feet, and is considered a fundamental strategic investment in the future of the sustainable economy in the UAE, as it is a center for innovation, cooperation, progress and excellence.
The Schneider Electric company aims to provide the next generation of talents in the UAE with the skills, tools and expertise necessary for leadership in the new era, as the company will focus on promoting education in the field of sustainability, modernizing engineering laboratories using the latest energy and automation technologies, and providing practical educational opportunities through organized guidelines and applied research, and through strategic partnerships with leading universities, and various sectors partners.
In this regard, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al -Zarouni said: “The opening of the new regional headquarters of the Schneider Electric company in Dubai Silicon Oasis represents a prominent station in our partnership that extends since 2008, and reflects the strength of the innovation system that is characterized by the Emirate of Dubai. Electric in its career towards expansion and innovation, in line with the targets of Dubai Economic Agency D33.
He added: “We are committed to cooperation with the Schneider Electric Company in developing an integrated system for rehabilitation and training that enhances innovation and developing competencies and supports partnerships between the public and private sectors. The initiative embodies the new company, the distinguished role of the private sector as an active partner in establishing a culture of research and development, which is consistent with our vision in supporting the knowledge economy and promoting young national capabilities.”
In turn, Amal Al -Shazly, President of the Schneider Electric Company in the Gulf region, said: “Our commitment to developing youth skills in the UAE is in line with the state’s vision to build a competitive economy based on knowledge, and the support of“ Schneider Electric ”, as one of the most prominent international companies in promoting the local impact, goes beyond providing innovative and integrated solutions that enable companies and societies, to a comprehensive commitment to support education and develop skills and the readiness of power The worker, and with the acceleration of carbon removal globally by integrating digitization and turning energy, our role is strengthened more with the societies in which we work by harmonizing innovation with ambition, and consolidating a sustainable positive impact on individuals and the planet.
Al -Shazly added: “The announcement of this initiative comes in conjunction with Schneider Electric’s assertion of its commitment in the UAE, and in parallel to the completion of the opening of our new headquarters in Dubai, which is supportive of innovation paths, skills development and adopting sustainable technologies.”
The five -year program will be implemented in several stages, to ensure its development in line with the changing needs of students, teachers and the industrial system, in line with the efforts of the UAE towards issuing global trends and preparing workforce ready for the future and is able to achieve national priorities.
In this context, Schneider Electric works effectively to contribute to empowering young people in the UAE by providing opportunities that allow them to participate in achieving the strategic goals of the state in the field of sustainability. Its initiatives include the “Temayz” program, which aims to enable Emirati graduates and enhance women’s participation in the industrial sector, in addition to the FEM In STEM initiative that supports women in the fields of engineering and technology.
The company also launched during the Conference of the Parties (Cup 28) the NextGen Go Green initiative – the regional version of its global competition, Go Green, to encourage university students to develop creative and practical ideas to build more sustainable and comprehensive cities.

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