In an effort to encourage the next generation of sustainable engineering, Schneider Electric and DP World have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deliverance of skills in sustainability and digital technologies to Emirati youth.
The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Schneider Electric’s Global Chairman, and Abdulla bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC. The MoU was signed by Maha AlQattan, Group Chief Sustainability Officer of DP World, and Amel Chadli, President of Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric.
As part of the agreement, Schneider Electric and DP World will collaborate on an ‘Experience Exchange’ Programme and a ‘Future Sustainability Leaders’ Programme.
The ‘Experience Exchange Programme’ will involve three employees from each company spending time together at the partner organisation to enhance knowledge and deepen mutual understanding of sustainability practices across business operations.
The ‘Future Sustainability Leaders’ Programme, starting in 2025, will empower a select group of UAE fresh graduates with industry knowledge and practical experience to drive sustainability forward. The five-month initiative includes training and knowledge transfer programmes focused on sustainability, decarbonisation and AI, it will then be followed by a one-month long internship.
“We are using our reach at DP World to expand opportunities and bridge the divide across science, technology, engineering and maths”, said Maha AlQattan, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at DP World. “We want to ensure no one gets left behind as the world responds to the challenge of climate change, and that means equipping youth with the tools and skills to succeed.”
“Partnerships like the one with Schneider Electric go a long way in driving this forward, and we’re proud to collectively advance the UAE’s ambitious youth and climate agenda.”
The collaboration highlights Schneider Electric’s ongoing initiatives in the UAE, including the ‘Tamayuz Programme’, which focuses on empowering Emirati graduates and boosting female participation in industrial sectors. Earlier in 2024, DP World also launched a global education platform offering resources that emphasise green, digital, STEM and logistics skills, as part of its broader $35 million investment target for education by 2030.
“We are proud to collaborate with DP World to support the next generation of Emirati talent across sustainability and technology”, said Amel Chadli, President of Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric.
“The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to developing future leaders in sustainability and supporting the UAE’s vision for a sustainable economy. By empowering young Emirati professionals, we are not only enhancing their individual development, but also advancing the UAE’s vision of becoming a global leader in innovation and sustainable technology, driving progress both locally and internationally.”