Emirates Schools Establishment joins National ICV Program

Emirates Schools Establishment joins National ICV Program

Abu Dhabi, UAE. – The Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) has joined the National ICV Program following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). The MoU supports the program, launched as one of the UAE’s Projects of the 50 and, in enhancing coordination and integration between federal and local entities. The signing was attended by HE Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and HE Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology and Chairwoman of ESE.

The MoU aligns with MoIAT's strategic objectives to accelerate development across various sectors and foster economic growth. Under the MoU, ESE will apply the National ICV standard to all its procurement activities and contracts to achieve its strategic objectives.

HE Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT, signed the MoU on MoIAT's behalf, while ESE was represented by its Director-General, HE Mohammed Al Qassim.

HE Al Suwaidi said: “The National ICV program is a key pillar in the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300 billion. The program supports companies by increasing demand for local products and services, along with redirecting procurement expenditure into the national economy. This fosters the