(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) The Higher Colleges of Technology, HCT, Faculty of Business has won an award for Excellence in Development of the Country's Future Business Leaders at the fourth annual ICAEW Middle East Accountancy and Finance Excellence Awards 2014.
The awards ceremony took place last week at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, where accolades were awarded in 11 categories.
Organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, ICAEW, with platinum sponsor Commercial Bank of Dubai, the gala event is the only dedicated awards programme for accountancy and finance professionals in the region.
As a result of its 30-page submission, the HCT Faculty of Business was recognised for its proactive leadership in advancing HCT's Emiratisation policies.
Dr. Ayesha Abdullah, HCT's Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business who accepted the award, said it was a reflection of HCT's industry-relevant and employment-focused business courses which promote its Emiratisation initiatives.
"The award reflects HCT's emphasis on practical teaching and learning through experience, where our students learn through career-oriented programmes which meet the specific needs of local industry, while providing the highest quality education opportunities for these future business leaders of our nation so that they can become valuable members of their communities," Dr. Abdullah said.
"HCT provides hands-on, workplace relevant and practical learning opportunities for its students, enabling them to utilise the skills and knowledge they gain from their courses in a practical approach to their education," she added.
"This award shows that HCT is succeeding in its mission to produce Emirati graduates who possess the necessary job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace, thus adding to the development of a UAE national workforce," Dr. Abdullah said.
Michael Armstrong FCA, ICAEW Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), said, "A solid accountancy profession is fundamental to the economic success of every nation. While talented finance professionals play a vital role in the success of businesses, their hard work can sometimes be overlooked. It gives us great pleasure to celebrate the region's best talent in the accountancy and finance profession who demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards."
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