MoE signs MoU with DoHR of Ras Al Khaimah

The Ministry of Education (MoE), represented by the National Qualifications Center (NQC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Human Resources (DoHR) of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, to highlight the importance of having professional qualifications and certifications accredited by the NQC of the MoE, as part of the national approved system of qualifications. This will eventually upgrade competencies and work force in the various sectors in the emirate.

The MoU also aims to activate the updated Guidelines of Qualifications and Experiences by circulating it to the entities under the umbrella of the DoHR of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and supporting the introduction of programs, qualifications, and professional standards approved in the emirate, in accordance with the standards of the NQC.

The MoU will also help in developing the competencies of the workforce and increasing the number of educational and training institutions accredited by the NQC, which in turn offers new learning opportunities and channels for employees working in various sectors in Ras Al Khaimah and shares data and information related to jobs and future needs of the labor market.

H.E. Eng. Abdul Rahman Mohamed Al-Hammadi, Undersecretary of the MoE for Performance Improvement, and H.E. Dr. Mohamed Abdullatif Khalifa, General Director of DoHR, signed the MoU in the presence of a number of officials from both sides.

H.E. Eng. Abdul Rahman Mohamed Al-Hammadi said that the NQC aimed to upgrade the labor market and training programs to enhance the national qualifications built on advanced professional standards offered by various factors. He added that this would enhance the human and social development programs and achieve sustainability in all areas.

H.E. stressed that such partnership would achieve the visions of both parties and harmonized with the strategic plans to promote government work and boost cooperation. He explained that this was part of the effective role of the MoE, which had a comprehensive development project, shared expertise and information vital for both parties, and made use of scientific and practical capabilities, and organized relevant activities and events.

For his part, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Yousef Baniyas, Higher Education Advisor, Director of CAA, Director of Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), hailed such cooperation between the two parties and the positive effects it would have on boosting the technical and vocational education in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. He added that updating the guidelines of qualifications and experiences in the emirate would provide equal job opportunities for graduates of both the professional and academic tracks and support individual skills and competencies, in line with international practices.

In his comments about the MoU, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Abdullatif Khalifa, said, “We work at the DoHR to upgrade and attract qualified, national competencies to be part of the labor market in the country, by holding strategic partnerships, enhancing vocational training and education, and building capacities, according to NQC standards.”

H.E. valued the importance of signing the MoU with the MoE, as the entity that laid the foundations for building a sustainable knowledge society; upgraded the educational and training system at its various phases, levels, and areas; and created future career paths that would widen the horizons of citizens’ participation in the labor market.