Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai on Sunday launched a scholarship programme for 15 students born on 9/9/2009 to mark the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro being celebrated tomorrow (Monday).
The programme is aligned with the framework of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, and reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to nurture the country’s human capital.
Three phases
The scholarships will support students across three phases. The first phase, spanning two years in school, involves practical training at RTA during summer and winter breaks, participation in essential railway-focused training programmes with strategic partners, and field visits to railway project sites.
The second phase covers the university study period, lasting four to five years. During this phase, students receive scholarships to earn a specialised bachelor’s degree in railway-related engineering. This phase also includes training programmes at RTA during summer and winter breaks, participation in leadership forums and key events organised by RTA, and field visits to railway project sites.
In the third phase, graduates will be employed at the Rail Agency and join RTA’s Fast Track Programme for engineers, designed to hone their technical and administrative skills over two years. Participants will have opportunities for rapid career advancement, positioning them as the next generation of specialists at RTA. They will also receive accredited professional certifications in Project Management and Value Engineering, alongside a range of technical and specialised training.
National talent
On this occasion, Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Director, RTA, said: “RTA remains steadfast in its mission to cultivate and empower Emirati talent. By fostering a nurturing environment, we are preparing a new generation of leaders capable of anticipating future challenges and crafting innovative solutions to drive Dubai’s progress. This effort will contribute to advancing RTA’s growth and development agenda, both now and in the future.”
Recently, RTA launched the ‘Professional Engineering Career Path’ initiative offering a career path for specialised engineering roles aligned with market demands, while enhancing job stability for engineers. Additionally, it introduced the ‘Fast Track’ initiative to attract top Emirati engineering graduates with outstanding academic qualifications and prepare them both technically and administratively to become the next generation of specialists at RTA.
