MDX Dubai inks MoU with YoungShip UAE
- Wednesday, 3 November 2021
On Tuesday 19th October 2021, Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with YoungShip UAE, a non-profit, non-political organisation which promotes the participation of young professionals in the UAE's maritime cluster.
The MOU will provide those MDX Dubai students interested in the maritime and logistics industry with opportunities for professional growth, learning and career advancement through engagement with sector experts.
The two entities will also participate in knowledge sharing through collaborative research, guest lectures, events and competitions, and student internships.
As a member of the global YoungShip organisation, YoungShip UAE is run on volunteer efforts. Their goal is to facilitate competence and network development for UAE-based maritime professionals under 40 while supporting the development of the industry at a national level.
The maritime, supply chain and logistics industries are among the most important contributors to the UAE’s economy, with logistics comprising more than 14% of Dubai’s GDP alone, according to data from Visit Dubai.
The MoU was arranged through Rory McConnon, Campus Programme Coordinator of Middlesex University Dubai’s undergraduate Business and MA International Business Management programmes. The MOU document was signed by Dr Cedwyn Fernandes, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director of Middlesex University Dubai, and Mr Marwan Mubarak, President of YoungShip UAE.
