Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated aerospace and defense services in the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE Aerospace to develop the next generation of Emirati talent in the aerospace sector.
The partnership, announced during the opening day of IDEX 2025, aims to provide practical hands-on training and theoretical classroom style education to young UAE nationals as part of GAL’s recently launched “Next 50 Initiative,” a multi-year program focused on nurturing the skills and knowledge of aspiring Emirati aerospace professionals.
This cutting-edge initiative is designed to host 50 students annually, providing them with specialized training on aircraft engine maintenance, avionics, engineering principles, and operational best practices.
Mahmood Alhay Alhameli Chief Executive Officer – GAL
“It is our responsibility to contribute to building a highly skilled workforce and robust knowledge-based economy here in the UAE. At GAL, we are proud to offer programs like the “Next 50 Initiative” to actualize our commitment. Partnering with GE Aerospace, allows us to leverage our expertise not only to train the next generation of Emirati leaders, but also equip them with industry-leading experience and tools needed to drive growth and the future of the UAE aerospace sector.”
“We are pleased to welcome these Emirati students to our world-renowned training center, which is located close to our global headquarters and major R&D, engineering, and manufacturing facilities. We have proudly contributed to workforce development in the UAE and the wider region for decades, and this program is the latest example of our shared commitment to building a pipeline of skilled, passionate, and talented young people who are eager to work in the aerospace sector,” added Salim Mousallam, Regional Vice President of Defense & Systems for GE Aerospace in the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye.
As part of GAL’s “Next 50 Initiative”, students will travel to the GE Aerospace Customer Technical Education Center (CTEC) in the United States to learn and gain technical proficiency in a world-class training facility setting.
The MoU reinforces a shared vision between GAL and GE Aerospace to enhance the UAE’s position as a global leader in aerospace innovation.
