UAE- Zayed University signs MoU with MARSH Middle East

DUBAI 3rd March 2016 (WAM) -- Zayed University and MARSH Middle East a global leader in insurance broking and risk management have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Zayed University in Dubai campus in the presence of Robert M. Makhoul Executive Chairman of Marsh Middle East and North Africa and Professor Reyadh AlMehaideb Vice President of Zayed University.

Zayed University and Marsh will partner together on the Al 'Ataa sponsorship programme which aims to empower the Emirati workforce in order to strengthen the UAE economy for long-term success to enhance Emiratisation goals and boost corporate social responsibility programmes.

The programme will allow sponsored students to gain adequate financial incentives continuous academic and professional support and practical training opportunities throughout the academic year.

Professor AlMehaideb said "We are proud of our collaboration with Marsh. The signing of this MoU reinforces our commitment to supporting students academically as well as to provide young Emirati talent with a golden opportunity to develop their skills and to come up with innovative ideas that can have a positive impact on the economic growth of the country."

"This MoU will help to achieve the objectives of the UAE National Agenda which are to develop the national competencies and skills encourage and motivate Emiratisation polices and to complement the UAE Vision 2021 that will establish the UAE as one of the best countries in the world" AlMehaideb added.

Robert Makhoul expressed his gratitude and pleasure in collaborating with Zayed University saying "Marsh is proud to support Al 'Ataa Sponsorship programme in association with Zayed University. We are looking forward to working together to identify train and develop Emirati students in the field of insurance and risk management. Our organisation believes in making a difference in the moments that matter in people's lives; supporting the Al 'Ataa programme is an example of this philosophy."

Al 'Ataa is not the first sponsorship programme where Zayed University has provided support to young talented Emirati's by assisting with their recruitment once they graduate and guaranteeing career opportunities. Zayed University has also partnered with other organisations which identify high potential young students from Zayed University and offer them opportunities to realise their creative potential and particular talents and interests.