24 May 2012
UK Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, John Hayes MP, was in Dubai yesterday to re-affirm his county's commitment to education and training standards in the UAE. Mr Hayes was visiting the Dubai Police Academy, who hosted a showcase event that recognised the importance of vocational training in the UAE and celebrated 5 years of close working relations with City & Guilds at the academy's training facility in Dubai.
The delegation, which also included Major General Khamis Matar Al Mazeena, Deputy Commander - Dubai Police was given a tour of the showcase which featured classes in conflict management, CCTV handling, search & security training, first aid, culinary training from International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) and a leadership development course through ILM at Dubai Aluminium. All the programmes offered have been developed with City & Guilds Group, which offers globally recognised qualifications.
Speaking about the showcase, John Hayes MP went on to say, "I was delighted to witness such an impressive demonstration of vocational and professional skills learning at the Dubai Police Academy today including City and Guilds culinary training programme and management training from DUBAL. UK institutions are playing an important role in developing such expertise in the UAE. There's much scope to do more and I look forward to exploring further opportunities to enhance the UK-UAE partnership in this sector."
Chris Jones, Director General of City & Guilds said, "In the Middle East, vocational training is an important catalyst for the development and growth of the various economies as highlighted in a recent UN report on Arab development.
Today's showcase of vocational programmes endorsed by John Hayes MP, illustrates the continued support the K and UAE offer each other. Through this relationship, City & Guilds helps the UAE understand best practice and with the plethora of courses it offers, provides young people the skills, qualifications and experience that employer's value."
The Dubai Police and City & Guilds private security training, has already produced over 24,600 qualified personnel, thus helping move towards UAE's vision of a 'Safe Society'.
Major General Khamis Matar Al Mazeena went on to say, "The academy has now established itself as a 'Centre of Excellence' in the Middle East and is providing security training to police forces throughout the MENA region, with support from City & Guilds and collaboration with New Scotland Yard, London."
City & Guilds will continue to support the development of vocational training in the UAE as well as aim to grow its presence in the GCC region by providing the highest quality assessment, learning and career support.
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About City & Guilds
The City and Guilds of London Institute (City & Guilds) is a leading United Kingdom vocational education organisation. City & Guilds offers more than 500 qualifications over a whole range of industry sectors through 8500 colleges and training providers in 81 countries worldwide. Two million people every year start City & Guilds qualifications, which span all levels from basic skills to the highest standards of professional achievement (Honours, Master and Doctorate levels equivalent).
http://www.cityandguilds.com/middle-east.html
About Dubai Police Academy
The Dubai Police Academy was founded in 1987, and was fully inaugurated in 1989 in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In 1992, degrees offered by the academy were made equal to degrees from universities.
http://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/academy_prod/index.jsp
For more information please contact:
adil.elaouad@limelightprme.com
UK Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, John Hayes MP, was in Dubai yesterday to re-affirm his county's commitment to education and training standards in the UAE. Mr Hayes was visiting the Dubai Police Academy, who hosted a showcase event that recognised the importance of vocational training in the UAE and celebrated 5 years of close working relations with City & Guilds at the academy's training facility in Dubai.
The delegation, which also included Major General Khamis Matar Al Mazeena, Deputy Commander - Dubai Police was given a tour of the showcase which featured classes in conflict management, CCTV handling, search & security training, first aid, culinary training from International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) and a leadership development course through ILM at Dubai Aluminium. All the programmes offered have been developed with City & Guilds Group, which offers globally recognised qualifications.
Speaking about the showcase, John Hayes MP went on to say, "I was delighted to witness such an impressive demonstration of vocational and professional skills learning at the Dubai Police Academy today including City and Guilds culinary training programme and management training from DUBAL. UK institutions are playing an important role in developing such expertise in the UAE. There's much scope to do more and I look forward to exploring further opportunities to enhance the UK-UAE partnership in this sector."
Chris Jones, Director General of City & Guilds said, "In the Middle East, vocational training is an important catalyst for the development and growth of the various economies as highlighted in a recent UN report on Arab development.
Today's showcase of vocational programmes endorsed by John Hayes MP, illustrates the continued support the K and UAE offer each other. Through this relationship, City & Guilds helps the UAE understand best practice and with the plethora of courses it offers, provides young people the skills, qualifications and experience that employer's value."
The Dubai Police and City & Guilds private security training, has already produced over 24,600 qualified personnel, thus helping move towards UAE's vision of a 'Safe Society'.
Major General Khamis Matar Al Mazeena went on to say, "The academy has now established itself as a 'Centre of Excellence' in the Middle East and is providing security training to police forces throughout the MENA region, with support from City & Guilds and collaboration with New Scotland Yard, London."
City & Guilds will continue to support the development of vocational training in the UAE as well as aim to grow its presence in the GCC region by providing the highest quality assessment, learning and career support.
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About City & Guilds
The City and Guilds of London Institute (City & Guilds) is a leading United Kingdom vocational education organisation. City & Guilds offers more than 500 qualifications over a whole range of industry sectors through 8500 colleges and training providers in 81 countries worldwide. Two million people every year start City & Guilds qualifications, which span all levels from basic skills to the highest standards of professional achievement (Honours, Master and Doctorate levels equivalent).
http://www.cityandguilds.com/middle-east.html
About Dubai Police Academy
The Dubai Police Academy was founded in 1987, and was fully inaugurated in 1989 in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In 1992, degrees offered by the academy were made equal to degrees from universities.
http://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/academy_prod/index.jsp
For more information please contact:
adil.elaouad@limelightprme.com
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