UAE Ministry of Energy signs agreement with AASTS

UAE Ministry of Energy signs agreement with AASTS

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed a partnership agreement with the Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTS) branch in Sharjah, to utilise its capabilities and the expertise to serve and develop the UAE's maritime sector.

 

The agreement supports AASTS' vision to enhance the Arab maritime sector by preparing the nation's youth to be competent industry professionals, while also providing research and development services, a WAM report said.

 

The agreement was signed by Hassan Mohammed Juma Al Mansouri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Dr Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Faraj, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.

 

Al Mansouri said: "In the UAE, we are determined to be 'Number One' in all areas and aim to become a unique example in sustainable development, ensuring the prosperity and wellbeing of the current and future generations in the post-oil era. This is the essence of the UAE's strategy as we prepare for the next fifty years. The maritime economy and the maritime sector are key pillars to achieve this vision. More than 20,000 maritime establishments and companies operate in the UAE. Our ports receive over 12 million containers annually, supporting the economic growth