GAL-AMMROC Signs MoU with Rabdan Academy to Jointly Explore Training, Research and Development in Aviation Services

• Collaboration to include exchanging experiences, technologies and services to qualify individuals and organisations in areas of safety, security and defence

• MoU to cover cooperation in research and development in academic and training

• The agreement will see the entities provide technical and consulting services and exchanging experiences

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 February 2023 – GAL-AMMROC (Global Aerospace Logistics - Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Centre), one of the leading providers of integrated aviation services, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rabdan Academy to cooperate on training, research and development in the academic and training fields. The agreement aims to enhance services in areas of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management sectors.

The MoU was formalized at a signing ceremony at IDEX 2023, the premier defence exhibition and conference in the Middle East, by Mahmood Al Hameli, GAL-AMMROC, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and H.E. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy.

Through this agreement, the two entities will cooperate in developing research skills, short-term projects, research, internships, conferences, training courses, workshops, share technical and consulting services and exchange knowledge in key areas of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management sectors.

Mahmood Al Hameli, GAL-AMMROC, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commented: “This is a strategic collaboration that we’re proud to be signing with Rabdan Academy, which will support the development of the aviation services sector, through talent development and research. This also aligns with our commitment to support the vision of the UAE government to elevate the skillset and talent in key economic sectors such as security and defence.”

H.E. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy said: “This MoU will enhance the collaborative work in the common areas of interest between Rabdan Academy and GAL-AMMROC to enhance the type and level of training and relevant professional development opportunities as we exchange high-level experiences and undertake scientific research and development. We look forward to working with GAL-AMMROC to achieve positive outcomes to this agreement”

Rabdan Academy provides government entities with national cadres specialised in defence, security, crisis management and business continuity through an elite group of faculty, the vast majority of whom have graduated from the global top 200 universities. With GAL-AMMROC’s expertise in logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul for both military and commercial aviation services, the company will be able to share its experience and expertise in these areas to support training, research and development for Rabdan Academy courses and professional development opportunities, while exploring new areas of cooperation as part of the MoU agreement.

Rabdan Academy is a government-owned education institution. It offers a wide range of recognised high-level academic programs developed according to the highest quality standards to enhance resilience of individuals and organisations in the safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management domain.

GAL-AMMROC is showcasing its capabilities and its latest innovative technology solutions at IDEX 2023, from 20 to 24 February 2023, in Hall 1, Stand B40.

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Neither this announcement nor anything contained herein constitutes a financial promotion, or an invitation or inducement to acquire or sell securities in any jurisdiction.

About Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL)

GAL is a provider of professional aerospace services, based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. GAL was established in 2007 and has grown to over 4,000 employees. We are 100% UAE owned, and boast a best-in-class benchmark of having Emirati nationals comprising over 25% of our workforce.

Our aim is to become the Middle East’s leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul and specialised support services through excellence in service quality, safety, reliability, value and customer focus. With years of experience coordinating both military and commercial logistics, our team is capable of addressing customer needs with agility and precision.

GAL has expanded its client base and now holds several maintenance and integrated logistics services contracts across the UAE.

For more information, visit: www.gal.ae

About AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Center)

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, AMMROC operates an international centre of excellence in military aircraft MRO that successfully meets the dynamic needs of military operations.

We are currently one of the world’s only third-party MRO service provider capable of managing a fleet-wide Performance Based Logistics programme. We are also the region’s only authorised Lockheed Martin C-130 Service Centre, dynamic blade testing facility and depot MRO hub for comprehensive BLACK HAWK components; we offer one of the region’s largest military and civil MRO hangar capacities including a dedicated state-of-the-art strip / paint shop.

For more information, visit: www.ammroc.ae

About Rabdan Academy

Rabdan Academy is a government-owned world class education institution established to coordinate and enhance learning outcomes for organisations and individuals in the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management (SSDEC) Sectors.

The Academy was officially established under Law No. 7 for 2013, issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is accredited by the UAE’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education.

The Academy is the first higher education institution in the world specialised in the SSDEC domain that achieves top "5 star" ratings in the 2 categories of Teaching and Employability under the QS Stars University Rating System.

For more information, visit: https://ra.ac.ae

For Media Enquiries, please contact: Corporate Communications Office cco@ra.ac.ae

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• Collaboration to include exchanging experiences, technologies and services to qualify individuals and organisations in areas of safety, security and defence

• MoU to cover cooperation in research and development in academic and training

• The agreement will see the entities provide technical and consulting services and exchanging experiences

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 February 2023 – GAL-AMMROC (Global Aerospace Logistics - Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Centre), one of the leading providers of integrated aviation services, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rabdan Academy to cooperate on training, research and development in the academic and training fields. The agreement aims to enhance services in areas of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management sectors.

The MoU was formalized at a signing ceremony at IDEX 2023, the premier defence exhibition and conference in the Middle East, by Mahmood Al Hameli, GAL-AMMROC, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and H.E. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy.

Through this agreement, the two entities will cooperate in developing research skills, short-term projects, research, internships, conferences, training courses, workshops, share technical and consulting services and exchange knowledge in key areas of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management sectors.

Mahmood Al Hameli, GAL-AMMROC, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commented: “This is a strategic collaboration that we’re proud to be signing with Rabdan Academy, which will support the development of the aviation services sector, through talent development and research. This also aligns with our commitment to support the vision of the UAE government to elevate the skillset and talent in key economic sectors such as security and defence.”

H.E. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy said: “This MoU will enhance the collaborative work in the common areas of interest between Rabdan Academy and GAL-AMMROC to enhance the type and level of training and relevant professional development opportunities as we exchange high-level experiences and undertake scientific research and development. We look forward to working with GAL-AMMROC to achieve positive outcomes to this agreement”

Rabdan Academy provides government entities with national cadres specialised in defence, security, crisis management and business continuity through an elite group of faculty, the vast majority of whom have graduated from the global top 200 universities. With GAL-AMMROC’s expertise in logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul for both military and commercial aviation services, the company will be able to share its experience and expertise in these areas to support training, research and development for Rabdan Academy courses and professional development opportunities, while exploring new areas of cooperation as part of the MoU agreement.

Rabdan Academy is a government-owned education institution. It offers a wide range of recognised high-level academic programs developed according to the highest quality standards to enhance resilience of individuals and organisations in the safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management domain.

GAL-AMMROC is showcasing its capabilities and its latest innovative technology solutions at IDEX 2023, from 20 to 24 February 2023, in Hall 1, Stand B40.

– ENDS –

Legal Notice

Neither this announcement nor anything contained herein constitutes a financial promotion, or an invitation or inducement to acquire or sell securities in any jurisdiction.

About Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL)

GAL is a provider of professional aerospace services, based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. GAL was established in 2007 and has grown to over 4,000 employees. We are 100% UAE owned, and boast a best-in-class benchmark of having Emirati nationals comprising over 25% of our workforce.

Our aim is to become the Middle East’s leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul and specialised support services through excellence in service quality, safety, reliability, value and customer focus. With years of experience coordinating both military and commercial logistics, our team is capable of addressing customer needs with agility and precision.

GAL has expanded its client base and now holds several maintenance and integrated logistics services contracts across the UAE.

For more information, visit: www.gal.ae

About AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Center)

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, AMMROC operates an international centre of excellence in military aircraft MRO that successfully meets the dynamic needs of military operations.

We are currently one of the world’s only third-party MRO service provider capable of managing a fleet-wide Performance Based Logistics programme. We are also the region’s only authorised Lockheed Martin C-130 Service Centre, dynamic blade testing facility and depot MRO hub for comprehensive BLACK HAWK components; we offer one of the region’s largest military and civil MRO hangar capacities including a dedicated state-of-the-art strip / paint shop.

For more information, visit: www.ammroc.ae

About Rabdan Academy

Rabdan Academy is a government-owned world class education institution established to coordinate and enhance learning outcomes for organisations and individuals in the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management (SSDEC) Sectors.

The Academy was officially established under Law No. 7 for 2013, issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is accredited by the UAE’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education.

The Academy is the first higher education institution in the world specialised in the SSDEC domain that achieves top "5 star" ratings in the 2 categories of Teaching and Employability under the QS Stars University Rating System.

For more information, visit: https://ra.ac.ae

For Media Enquiries, please contact: Corporate Communications Office cco@ra.ac.ae