Sheikh Khaled all praise for Emiratesskills team
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince hosts a reception for the team who won a record 13 medals at Worldskills Asia Abu Dhabi 2023
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received the Emiratesskills team following their 13-medal win at Worldskills Asia Abu Dhabi 2023.
Sheikh Khaled congratulated the team at a reception held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), praising their record feat in securing 13 medals (seven gold, two bronze, four Medals of Excellence, and one Abu Dhabi Award, given to the competitor with the highest score across all competitors and categories).
The Emiratesskills team scored the most out of all participating countries and were recognised for their outstanding skills in fields including robotics, engineering and mechanics, healthcare, electronics and graphic design, and mechanical drawing.
Sheikh Khaled expressed his pride in the team’s achievements, recognising the diligence and determination that paved the way to their remarkable success, and highlighted the importance of continuous upskilling of national talent to further enhance competitiveness in various regional and international arenas.
Held under Sheikh Khaled’s patronage at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 27th-29th November 2023, the 2nd World Asia competition saw the participation of 151 students from 31 member and guest countries across 28 technical and vocational skills competitions.
Worldskills Asia is an international nonprofit organisation established by the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) to promote the importance of technical and vocational education and training across Asia.
The Worldskills Asia Abu Dhabi competition supports the role of technical and vocational education and training to achieve sustainable development goals and provide a qualified workforce capable of actively participating in the country’s economic growth.
Held every two years, the event hosts competitions across several fields, including construction and building technology; creative arts and fashion; information and communication technology; manufacturing and engineering technology; social and personal services; transportation and logistics; and junior skills.
Recently, Sheikh Khaled approved the launch of the Yas Canal residential project in Al Raha Beach.
The Dhs3.5 billion project will include 1,146 residential villas for UAE Nationals and is being overseen by the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Centre for Projects and Infrastructure and the ICT Real Estate Development Company. Completion is expected in the last quarter of 2027.
Sheikh Khaled highlighted that the residential project reflects the leadership’s commitment to offering high-quality housing tailored to meet the needs of Emirati families in Abu Dhabi, ensuring their overall wellbeing and quality of life and fostering social stability to support the emirate’s ongoing development.
The Yas Canal residential project is part of a public-private partnership, with ICT Real Estate Development Company leading the project’s design, construction and infrastructure, under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Centre for Projects and Infrastructure.
Sales of residential units allocated to UAE Nationals are managed in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority.
The Yas Canal residential project covers 1.8 square kilometres and includes villas, three mosques, a school and a gym, along with various amenities and shops over an area of 10,000 square metres.
The project offers three to six-bedroom villas, ranging from 350 to 525 square metres, on plots ranging from 600 to 780 square metres.
The Yas Canal residential project offers UAE citizens with housing loans from the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority the opportunity to buy villas within the development.
The project offers a diverse range of architectural designs.