Post by : Omar Nasser
Photo : Abu Dhabi Media Office
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, a leader in the UAE, opened the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches in Abu Dhabi. He was welcomed by Mohamed Abdullah Al Junaibi, the chairman of the academy, Georgette Davey, the managing director, and Professor Scott Richardson, the dean.
During his visit, Sheikh Theyab was given a tour of the academy. He was shown the academy's classrooms and training areas. A student named Tahnoon Al-Qubaisi explained how the academy teaches students both international hospitality skills and the UAE’s culture.
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The academy has special labs and training areas that look like real hotel environments. This helps students practice for real-world jobs in hospitality.
Mohamed Al Junaibi said he was proud to open the first academy of its kind in the UAE. He believes the academy will train young people from the UAE and around the world to be leaders in hospitality and improve the country’s services.
Carlos Diez de la Lastra, the CEO of Les Roches, said he was happy to bring excellent hospitality education to the UAE. The academy will teach students to be leaders while showing them the UAE’s values of kindness and care.
Georgette Davey said the academy will help students develop important skills to lead in hospitality, while also keeping the UAE’s culture and values in mind.
The event was also attended by Abdulrahman Al Awar, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, along with other important guests.
The opening of the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches is an important step for the UAE. It provides high-quality education and helps young people in the UAE become leaders in the hospitality field.
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