Abu Dhabi-UAE: 17 November 2025 – Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Khalifa University Enterprises Company (KUEC), the University’s business and investment arm, and Rabdan Academy today announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), creating a framework for collaboration in education, research, and training within the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency Preparedness, and Crisis Management (SSDEC) sectors
The MoU was signed by H.E. Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University, H.E. James Anthony Morse, President, Rabdan Academy, and H.E. Amal Nasser Al Jabri, Chief Executive Officer, KUEC, in Abu Dhabi.
H.E. Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri said: “Khalifa University is pleased to enter into this MoU with the Rabdan Academy through KUEC and ensure sharing of knowledge to help develop human capital. Our University’s academic and research expertise, coupled with KUEC’s capabilities in entrepreneurship, as well as IP and commercialization of technology startup, will benefit the Rabdan Academy in combining academic and vocational education. More importantly, the MoU facilitates internship programs that will significantly assist students in gaining hands-on work experience, enabling them to be part of the right talent pool for recruitment by employers.”
H.E. James Anthony Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, emphasized that this partnership marks a strategic step towards strengthening integration among higher education institutions in the UAE, contributing to the development of an advanced learning ecosystem that serves the evolving needs of the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency Preparedness, and Crisis Management sectors. He highlighted Rabdan Academy’s strong belief that collaboration with leading academic and research institutions such as Khalifa University enhances its efforts to develop highly qualified human capital capable of addressing future challenges through academic and vocational excellence, applied research, and meaningful knowledge exchange.
H.E. Amal Nasser Al Jabri said: “The MoU with Rabdan Academy is in line with KUEC’s mandate to accelerate the UAE’s transition to a knowledge-based economy. As a key enabler of innovation, we cultivate an ecosystem that brings together academic excellence, research capabilities, and entrepreneurial ambition, which will go a long way in enabling students to gain advantage in their professional careers. We believe this MoU will significantly help engage the students with professionals ibn various fields, especially the SSDEC sectors.”
The MoU also outlines joint initiatives in student internships, research projects, knowledge exchange, and event organization, while aiming to enhance institutional capabilities and student development through shared expertise and coordinated initiatives.
