Dubai Studio City and Dubai Knowledge Village announce SAE Institute's regional branch in Dubai

SAE, originally from Australia, will offer both vocational and higher education that will carry internationally recognised accreditation. SAE will operate at Knowledge Village for the next two years and then shift to Dubai Studio City, Dubai's new film, broadcast and music production cluster, when its infrastructure is ready.

SAE Dubai will initially offer digital media courses specializing in audio engineering and animation.

"We expect that students will be drawn from the entire Middle East and Indian Sub-continent to our new and unique teaching facility. The Dubai Campus will boast state-of-the-art technical and training equipment as well as the most advanced courses," said Romy Hawatt who heads SAE's Strategic Business Development.

SAE, which boasts 46 colleges in 20 countries, will offer its Dubai students the option of commencing their studies in one location and finishing in another, thus allowing for a truly global educational experience.

"With the rapid development of high-value knowledge-based industries in Dubai, we are keen to expand the pool of training providers who can help meet the talent and skill needs of these new sectors," said "Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, CEO of Knowledge Village. "SAE's presence will contribute to the diversity of the media learning choices available in Dubai and support its growth as hubs for both media and learning," he added.

"We are very happy to welcome SAE Institute to Dubai," said Dr. Amina Al Rustamani, Executive Director of Media, Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone. "Over the past few years, Dubai, with initiatives like Dubai Media City and Dubai Studio City, has emerged as the focal point of the media boom in the region. As the industry develops further, we expect institutes like SAE to add tremendous value to the pool of creative media training expertise in the region and contribute to the development of the industry," he added.

Marco Bettelli - the newly appointed SAE Dubai General Manager said: "SAE Middle East students will automatically become part of a worldwide SAE family. Our students will be exposed to the latest techniques, technologies, practices and trends with emphasis not only on practical work skills but also on developing theoretical knowledge and aesthetic values".

Located close to Dubai Media City , the SAE-Knowledge Village branch is also perfectly positioned to assist in the placement of its graduates amongst the 900 plus media companies that operate here.