Abu Dhabi – UAE, 12 March 2024: Rabdan Academy, a global leader in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management, has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding with INTRA Defense Technologies, a leading company in drone technologies, defence systems and integrated logistical support.
The agreement was formalized during the second edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, a premier global exhibition in security and defence. Its objective is to fortify the strategic cooperation frameworks between the two entities across research, training, qualification and accreditation within the defence and security sectors.
The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Salem Saeed Al Saeedi, Vice President of Rabdan Academy, and H.E. Dr. Hamad Abdullah Al-Fouzan, CEO of INTRA Defense Technologies. Moreover, representatives from both parties, including specialized staff, researchers and academics, witnessed this significant milestone.
This agreement facilitates the exchange of cutting-edge global experiences, technologies and services between the two entities to bolster the capabilities of individuals and institutions in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management. Furthermore, it aims to foster collaborative research, studies and global training solutions to advance defence and military manufacturing systems.
Under this agreement, the two parties will collaborate to devise mechanisms for academic and professional accreditations pertinent to specialized talents in drones, safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management, in line with the highest quality standards upheld by both entities.
H.E. Salem Saeed Al Saeedi, Vice President of Rabdan Academy, expressed his enthusiasm for the inaugural partnership with INTRA Defense Technologies, underscoring its significance in nurturing national capabilities and future systems in the defence and security sectors. He emphasized that the collaboration would elevate the academy's contributions and align with its visionary objectives to pioneer integrated solutions and services in unmanned systems and their ancillary technologies regionally and globally.
H.E. Dr. Hamad Abdullah Al-Fouzan, CEO of Intra Defense Technologies, stated, ‘I am delighted and proud to sign this strategic agreement with Rabdan Academy. This partnership marks a significant step in our journey towards enhancing our capabilities and refining our approaches in the defence and security sectors. We strongly believe in the importance of innovation and cooperation in reaching our mutual goals, and we eagerly anticipate collaborating with the Rabdan team to deliver cutting-edge integrated solutions and services in unmanned systems and their ancillary technologies. We are committed to working earnestly and diligently to achieve tangible and sustainable successes through this collaboration’.
Both parties commit to organizing conferences, scientific forums, and specialized training courses in defence and security. They also plan to facilitate training programs aimed at enhancing the research capabilities of experts affiliated with both entities.
Rabdan Academy endeavours to equip national government agencies with specialized cadres in defence, security, crisis management and business continuity through a distinguished cohort of academic and research professionals from around the globe.
