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RIT Dubai signs MoU with DUBAL to offer graduate courses to its employees

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 16 - 2008 at 13:16
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Rochester Institute of Technology "RIT Dubai", one of the world's leading universities, signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Aluminum Company (DUBAL), to offer specialized postgraduate degrees and advanced graduate certificates to the employees of the world's seventh largest producer of primary aluminum and the UAE's industrial flagship - Dubal.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Mustafa AG Abushagur, President of RIT Dubai, and Marwan Al Sawaleh, General Manager of Human Resources, DUBAL.

The specialized programs will target employees in the departments of Finance, Human Resource Development, Service Leadership and Innovation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, as well as Network and Systems Administration. In addition, Advanced Graduate Certificates of international standards will also be offered to staff members of DUBAL in Computer Information Assurance and Project Management.

Dr. Mustafa Abushagur, RIT Dubai President, said:
"Over the past 180 years, the Rochester Institute of Technology has successfully developed leaders in various educational and industry disciplines. We feel honored to offer higher professional education to DUBAL employees through the MoU, which reflects our commitment to forge strategic alliances with top global performers."


Abushagur added, "When entering into an alliance, it is crucial for both partners to share common goals, interests and vision. Our collaboration exemplifies the emphasis DUBAL places on educational development and investment in human capital. We are delighted to collaborate with DUBAL and transfer our applied knowledge and skill sets to their team of professionals."

In addition to higher education, the collaboration between RIT Dubai and Dubal aims to promote talent, while facilitating community participation in areas of mutual interest.

Commenting on this agreement, Marwan Al Sawaleh said:
"At DUBAL, we consider associates as the nucleus of our operations and nurturing their talent is imperative to future growth. We have formed the strategic alliance with RIT Dubai to endow our staff with advanced industry know-how and innovative skills. RIT Dubai has been our partner of choice and we are delighted to be associated with one of the best academic institutions in the world."


"We believe RIT Dubai's programs will enable DUBAL professionals at various departments to raise the bar on individual performance levels for delivering tasks of enhanced standards," Al Sawaleh added.

Located in the centre of Dubai Silicon Oasis, RIT Dubai aims to transform the conventional meaning of education through offering specialized degrees and flexible course schedules, as well as applied teaching techniques to students as well as industry professionals.

Surrounded by state-of-the-art office towers, research and development zones, educational institutions, luxury apartments, villas, hotels, healthcare services and a full spectrum of lifestyle facilities, students at the 7.2 square km master-planned community will enjoy access to premium facilities that enhances their educational experience.
(L-R): Dr. Mustafa AG Abushagur, President of RIT Dubai, and Mr. Marwan Al Sawaleh, General Manager of Human Resources, DUBAL.  
(L-R): Dr. Mustafa AG Abushagur, President of RIT Dubai, and Mr. Marwan Al Sawaleh, General Manager of Human Resources, DUBAL.
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About RIT Dubai:

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is one of the world's leading universities. RIT Dubai is strategically placed in the center of Dubai Silicon Oasis, a 7.2 km master-planned community, conveniently located on the Emirates road. RIT Dubai provides high-quality, competitive, technology-based educational programs for personal and professional development. Starting August 2008, RIT Dubai will offer Master's degree programs in several disciplines in engineering, IT, business and leadership. A wide range of undergraduate programs will be offered starting 2010.

About Dubai Aluminum Company - DUBAL:

Dubal is ranked as the seventh largest producer of primary aluminum in the world, and currently ranks as the largest single-site aluminum smelter complex in the Western world and is also the single largest non-oil contributor to the economy of Dubai. Built on a 480-hectare site in Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE, Dubal's major facilities comprise an 950,000 mtpa primary aluminum smelter, a 2,400 megawatt power station, a large carbon plant, three cast houses, a 30-million-gallon-per-day water desalination plant, laboratories, port and storage facilities.

The company has the capacity to produce approximately one million metric tones of high quality finished aluminum products a year, in three main forms: foundry alloy for automotive applications, extrusion billet for construction purposes and high purity aluminum for the electronics industry.

About Dubai Silicon Oasis:

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), a 100% owned entity by the Government of Dubai, is a free zone, strategically placed on the Emirates road. DSOA's urban master-planned community spans 7.2 square kilometers of state of the art office towers, R&D and industrial zones, educational institutions, luxury apartments, villas, hotels, healthcare and a full range of lifestyle facilities which translate into a dynamic commercial and social environment. Businesses can flourish under the unrivalled package of incentives, including 100% ownership, and high end IT infrastructure that allows companies to begin operating immediately.

For further information, please contact:

Mazen El Dirany
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Associate Manager - Corporate Communications
Tel: +971 4 5015102
Fax: +971 4 5015200

Mohammed A Yahya
Manager, Corporate Affairs
DUBAL
Tel: +971 4 884 6666
Fax: +971 4 884 6919

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