Event Overview
| Abu Dhabi
The Institute of Innovation and Professional Development (IIPD) Global, a leading corporate training and consultancy organization, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaboration framework that promotes enhanced learning, research, and professional development in the UAE and beyond. The MoU was signed in Abu Dhabi by Farooq Mohammed Ali, CEO & Business Director at IIPD Global and Professor Bayan Sharif, Provost of Khalifa University, in the presence of senior leaders from both institutions.
Leadership Perspectives
"At IIPD, our mission is to bridge the gap between academia and industry through practical, high-impact learning. This collaboration with Khalifa University marks an important milestone for us, combining world-class academic excellence with our global training expertise to prepare professionals and university students for the technologies and challenges shaping the future. Together, we aim to nurture a workforce that is innovative, skilled, and ready to lead in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape."
Farooq Mohammed Ali
CEO & Business Director at IIPD Global
"We are pleased to enter into this partnership with the Institute of Innovation and Professional Development and contribute to building human capital in strategic areas aligned with the UAE's knowledge economy transformation. Khalifa University's strong academic and research base allows us to equip learners with essential skills for individual and professional development. Combining our resources with IIPD will create a powerful synergy that benefits stakeholders through specialized, industry-relevant learning."
Professor Bayan Sharif
Provost, Khalifa University
Event Highlights
Collaboration Framework
Joint Program Development
IIPD Global and Khalifa University will jointly develop and deliver Khalifa University-certified training programs and industry-focused courses tailored to current market needs.
Resource Sharing
The partnership involves sharing resources, including faculty expertise, training materials, and infrastructure to support skill development and continuous learning initiatives.
Industry Alignment
IIPD Global will work closely with Khalifa University faculty to align training activities with academic objectives and ensure relevance to current industry needs.
Knowledge Sharing
IIPD Global will participate in Khalifa University's academic and professional events, hosting awareness sessions on emerging technologies and industry trends.
About IIPD Global
- ✓ Founded in 2016, IIPD is one of the leading corporate training and consultancy institutes in the region
- ✓ Multiple Locations: Offices in Dubai , Abu Dhabi and Riyadh
- ✓ Comprehensive Programs: Offers 600+ tailored training programs in Engineering, IT, Business Leadership and Softskills
- ✓ Trusted Partners: Trusted by government institutions, large corporations, SMEs, and other stakeholders globally
- ✓ Industry Expertise: Combines world-class academic excellence with practical, high-impact learning
- ✓ Accreditations & Certifications: ISO Certified; Approved by KHDA (Dubai), ACTVET (Abu Dhabi), and TVTC (Saudi Arabia)