UAE: ADU, Sky News Arabia Academy sign MoU to train future media professionals

UAE: ADU, Sky News Arabia Academy sign MoU to train future media professionals

ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi University (ADU) and Sky News Arabia Academy (SNAA) signed a cooperative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer the College of Arts and Sciences students comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skills to excel in the field of mass communication.

The main aim of the MoU is to train future media professionals in the fields of TV, Radio, digital, and creative media production and enhance their communication skills in Abu Dhabi and the region.

The MoU was signed by Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU; Dr. Sreethi Nair, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at ADU; and Nart Bouran of Sky News Arabia Academy, in the presence of top officials from both entities.

In line with ADU’s commitment to providing its students and faculty members with a well-rounded academic experience, the University will promote SNAA's high-quality training and certification programmes among its students and faculty. In addition, ADU faculty members will provide advisory and consultancy services to the Academy’s students.

In cooperation with SNAA, ADU will enhance its course offerings in the field of mass communication by incorporating the unique Academy Modules into the University courses to advance students' knowledge and skillset. Moreover, SNAA will provide internship opportunities and enable