Al Majlis Group, Bavarian University sign MoU to strengthen UAE-Germany cooperation in AI and education
The agreement will focus on AI technologies, cybersecurity, financial management and industrial engineering, alongside professional training and academic exchange programmes.
Al Majlis Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW), a Bavarian University of Business and Technology based in Munich, to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and the German state of Bavaria in education, artificial intelligence (AI) and professional development.
The agreement was signed on November 10, 2026, in cooperation with the German-Arab Friendship Association. It aims to promote knowledge exchange, develop professional skills and explore joint educational initiatives connecting academic and industry expertise in both regions.
The partnership comes amid growing UAE-Bavaria relations, particularly in education and culture, following UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s recent visit to Germany and the visit of Bavaria’s Minister-President, Dr Markus Söder, to the UAE this week.
H.E. Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Al Majlis Group, and Prof. Dr. Kerstin Fink, President of HDBW, signed the MoU at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai. The ceremony was attended by Dr Saeed Mubarak Kharbash, CEO of KHDA’s Policies, Research and Programmes Sector, and Houssam Maarouf, Vice-President of the German-Arab Friendship Association.
On the sidelines of the ceremony, Al Majlis Group and KHDA also discussed potential future cooperation, including educational initiatives and opportunities to exchange academic and professional expertise with HDBW.
Al Falasi said the partnership would support the UAE’s national priorities by strengthening advanced technology skills and facilitating international knowledge exchange. He highlighted the importance of connecting German academic and industrial expertise with the region’s professional requirements to develop talent and prepare the workforce for changing labour market demands.
Prof. Dr. Fink said HDBW, which was established by Bavarian businesses, has more than 60 companies participating in its dual study programmes that combine academic education with practical industry training. She said the agreement would create opportunities for professionals in the UAE to access academic and practical training while allowing HDBW students to gain professional experience in the UAE.
Under the MoU, the two organisations will explore professional development programmes and specialised AI training courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. These programmes will target professionals working in administration, accounting, operations, customer service, communications, data analysis, human resources and marketing.
Other proposed areas of cooperation include applied AI, AI governance, financial management, accounting, cybersecurity and industrial engineering.
The partnership will also explore blended learning programmes combining classroom and online instruction, alongside short-term academic and professional programmes in Bavaria. These initiatives may include visits to German companies and industrial institutions, allowing participants to understand practical industry applications and connect academic learning with labour market requirements.
Additionally, the agreement provides for the development of practical AI applications across different sectors, student exchange initiatives, academic cooperation and joint summer and professional training programmes.
The initiative forms part of Al Majlis Group’s broader efforts to facilitate international partnerships and connect regional institutions with global expertise, supporting cooperation in education, technology and talent development.
