7X, the trade, transport, and logistics group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Dubai to enhance collaboration in employment, academic training, and skills development for students and graduates.
The partnership reflects both parties’ commitment to supporting the Year of Community 2025 goals by investing in human capital, nurturing talent, and engaging the private sector in youth empowerment, in line with the UAE’s vision for a sustainable knowledge-based economy built on national competencies.
Under the MoU, a strategic partnership will be established to create practical pathways for academic and economic integration, including access to training and employment programmes, participation in university events, and workshops and lectures that provide students with hands-on experience in today’s work environment.
The agreement also includes support for academic projects that enhance students’ technical and leadership skills, as well as joint engagement in research and innovation initiatives.
Tariq Al Wahedi, Group CEO of 7X, said, “By working together with the University of Dubai, we aim to build practical bridges between education and the labour market, refine the skills of students, and connect them to transformative career opportunities in the trade, transport, and logistics sectors. This partnership will further strengthen their capacity to compete and contribute significantly to the national development journey.”
Dr. Essa Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, said, “Our partnership with 7X is a prime example of how the UAE’s business and higher education sectors are effectively integrated. Our goal at the University of Dubai is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required in the modern labour market, and offer them real-world professional experiences that prepare them for the future.”
The MoU highlights the shared commitment of both organisations to advancing the UAE’s education and research ecosystem. It also reinforces their role as strategic partners in developing the next generation of talent, aligned with the UAE Government’s vision for youth empowerment and global competitiveness.
(Inputs from WAM)
