Abu Dhabi, August 09: A group of 20 university students from the emirate of Abu Dhabi returned home this week after attending a five-week internship program in Dresden, Germany.
The students learned about the basics of chip technology and manufacturing through a mixed schedule of lectures, observation and hands-on experience in the foundry.
The initiative, sponsored by Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), is designed to encourage high-achieving engineering students to develop their skills and acquire practical experience that complements their studies.
ADEC partnered with the Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) and Technology Development Committee (TDC), to place students in the GlobalFoundries’ semi-conductor fabrication facility in Dresden.
ATIC is the majority shareholder of GlobalFoundries, which is a leading semiconductor manufacturing firm.
The TDC is overseeing the development of a world-class research and industrial cluster in Abu Dhabi with focus on advanced technology.
The program was supported by a generous grant from Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of ADEC.
The internship is a part of ADEC’s support for Abu Dhabi’s broader economic vision to develop a skilled technical workforce through the process of training students so that they can effectively take part in the emirate’s economic development and diversification.
The ADEC Director-General, Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, congratulated the students and reaffirmed ADEC’s commitment to creating a stimulating educational environment for students in Abu Dhabi.
“The purpose of this program is to elevate the academic performance of students in Abu Dhabi, and to keep them up to date with scientific developments worldwide,” Al Khaili said.
“ADEC will continue this program over the coming years to encourage university students to become an integral part of the economic development plans for Abu Dhabi.”
Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, chairman of ATIC, said: “We’re delighted to support this program.”
“At Advanced Technology Investment Company, we feel we have a clear social responsibility to develop human capital in the UAE. This program is a perfect opportunity to realise that responsibility.” –
–Agencies