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HCT reinforces Emiratisation goals with appointment of UAE Nationals

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) has emphasised its commitment to Emiratisation goals with the appointment yesterday of five UAE Nationals to head HCT colleges in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

The appointments, which take place immediately, were made by HCT Chancellor, Mohammad Hassan Omran Al Shamsi, who said they were made to reflect the directives of the UAE’s leadership to promote and support Emiratisation opportunities.

The newly appointed College Directors are, Sultan Karmostaji – Abu Dhabi Men’s and Women’s Colleges; Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi – Sharjah Men’s and Women’s Colleges; Dr. Ali Al Mansoori – Ras Al Khaimah Men’s and Women’s Colleges; Dr. Saoud Al Mulla – Dubai Men’s and Women’s Colleges and Hamsa Saleh Al Ammari – Al Ain Men’s and Women’s Colleges

Mohammad Omran Al Shamsi highlighted the importance of the appointments which were in accordance with the Emiratisation directives of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Their Highnesses, the Rulers of the Emirates and also His General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Speaking on the appointments, Mohammad Omran Al Shamsi said, “The Higher Colleges of Technology is a proud partner of the Absher Initiative, which was launched by Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Over the years HCT has actively worked with the Emiratisation efforts of the industry by placing over 60,000 highly qualified graduates to take up key roles in UAE’s labour market and economy. Today, HCT is restructuring to meet its own Emiratisation goals and directives.”

Al Shamsi said that the directorial appointments were a natural progression for the Higher Colleges of Technology. “We are always looking to employ well-qualified graduates for faculty and management positions at HCT, as we find our graduates have the right blend of skills, knowledge and experience to succeed in such important roles,” he added.

The HCT Chancellor congratulated the five appointees, adding that in their roles they would continue to reinforce HCT’s commitment to active, enhanced and engaged student learning through the philosophy of Learning by Doing, as well as integrating the use of technology and mobile learning into every-day practices at their respective colleges.