Ghassan Aboud Holding and Higher Colleges of Technology Partner to Develop Future Emirati Talent
Ghassan Aboud Holding has announced a strategic partnership with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) to support the development of future Emirati professionals through comprehensive apprenticeship and internship programs. The collaboration underscores the holding company’s long-standing commitment to nurturing local talent and strengthening the UAE’s national workforce.
With more than 30 years of diversified operations across the automotive, retail, logistics, hospitality and digital commerce sectors, Ghassan Aboud Holding has expanded its talent development initiatives to offer students hands-on experience across its business ecosystem. The apprenticeship program, established in partnership with HCT, enables students to gain practical exposure, build essential career skills and experience real-world business environments that enhance their professional readiness.
The initiative aligns with the Holding’s strategic approach of supporting university students through internationally aligned internship programs that foster learning, skill-building and workforce integration. The company praised HCT for its trust and partnership, acknowledging the institution’s critical role in preparing the UAE’s youth for future careers. The program also celebrates the strong performance and dedication demonstrated by participating students during their training period.
“This partnership demonstrates our ongoing commitment to developing Emirati youth and supporting the UAE Government’s national vision,” said Mansoor Al Mansoori, Emiratization Manager at Ghassan Aboud Holding. “By officially supporting internship programs in collaboration with HCT, we are enabling students to gain valuable skills while contributing to key national objectives, including Emiratization, youth empowerment, and the development of a sustainable national human capital base.”
The collaboration aligns with the UAE Government’s long-term strategies, including enhancing Emirati participation in the workforce, strengthening education–industry integration, and supporting the UAE Centennial 2071 goals. It also contributes to national economic diversification by equipping future generations with the competencies needed to excel in a rapidly evolving, knowledge-driven economy.
Through this partnership, Ghassan Aboud Holding highlights its role as a socially responsible employer and demonstrates the potential of public–private cooperation in shaping impactful talent development pathways. The model reinforces how industry and academia can work together to create meaningful opportunities that prepare young Emiratis for the future.
