(Abu Dhabi) – H.E. Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, Minister of Labour and Chairman of National Qualifications Authority (NQA) met John Hayes MP, UK Minister of State for Further Education and Skills. During the meeting, both sides explored avenues of joint cooperation and exchange of expertise.
Ghobash informed the British minister about the mission and role of the NQA and its plans to advance socio-economic development in the UAE in consistence with the UAE Vision 2021 which calls for sharpening competitive edge in the job market and transformation towards the knowledge-based economy.
For his part, the British Minister commended achievements the UAE has made in a record time. He said the UK and UAE maintain longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation.