Higher Colleges of Technology and Dubai Cares sign MoU

Dubai: The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and Dubai Cares have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting the Dubai-based philanthropic organisation’s efforts in the UAE and developing countries, through a series of fund-raising and community engagement initiatives.

According to the agreement, signed by Tayeb Kamali, Vice-Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, and Tareq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares, Dubai Cares will provide assistance to HCT students in their projects, research papers and theses as well as share reports and findings with the colleges from its primary education programmes in developing countries.

Furthermore, the agreement presents Dubai Cares’ employees with the opportunity to visit HCT campuses to conduct lectures and presentations to faculty, staff and students on various topics.

As part of the agreement, HCT will roll out fund-raising activities among their students to raise funds for the philanthropic organisation to help provide quality primary education to children in developing countries.

In addition, HCT students will be invited to participate in Dubai Cares’ community engagement activities such as Volunteer Emirates, Volunteer Globally and Walk for Education. HCT students will also get the chance to join Dubai Cares staff during field visits in developing countries.

Dr Kamali said, “We look forward to having a very active partnership with Dubai Cares as we support them in their worthy cause. We strive not only to produce high-achieving students but also valuable members of their communities and our nation who devote time and effort in the service and support of others who may be in need, whether locally or internationally.”