Adnoc Academy launches major drive to develop Emirati women engineers
Emirati women will join Adnoc Technical Academy's training programme for the first time, working at operational sites across the UAE's energy industry. The first cohort will begin a 24-month diploma programme next month, combining academic study with practical training at Adnoc's operational sites. Each intake will include up to 50 women, with about 250 female technicians expected to graduate…
For the first time, Emirati women will join the Adnoc Technical Academy's training program, beginning a 24-month diploma in the summer. The program, which will enroll up to 50 women per intake, will train them in electrical, mechanical, instrument and control, and oil and gas maintenance. By 2030, approximately 250 female engineers are expected to graduate.
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, highlighted the growing influence of Emirati women, who play crucial roles in society, education, economy, and leadership. The academy's director general, Ahmed Al Menhali, emphasized the program's aim to prepare women for critical technical roles, alongside their male colleagues.
Support from families and the academy has been pivotal for the young women preparing to enter these fields, with the program aligning with the UAE's vision of increasing female representation in technical roles by 25% by 2030.
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