Dubai South brings GEMS Education onboard

The Residential District builds on its promise to deliver a thriving community with all amenities including a world-class education institution 

Dubai, UAE, September 8, 2016:   Dubai South has signed an agreement with Gems Education to build a world-class learning institution at its Residential District. One of the eight key districts that constitute Dubai South, the Residential District is home to the two new exciting and unique projects, The Villages and The Pulse. Billed as the City of You, Dubai South places individual happiness and wellbeing at the heart of development and design.

Ahmed Al Ansari, Acting CEO, Dubai South said: “Embodying the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, our thriving urban communities are centered around happiness and purpose built to offer key solutions to everyday living, giving residents the luxury of time, right to quality education and access to world-class healthcare. Accessibility, pedestrian-friendly layouts, community centres, opens spaces and all necessary amenities within convenient walking distances is what sets apart our unique offerings. 

“In keeping with our commitment to delivering a flourishing, active community, we are already gearing up for 2019 when residents begin moving in. Thinking ahead about the education needs of their children, we are happy to welcome GEMS Education to partner with us and take us one step closer to realizing our goals.”  

Dino Varkey, Managing Director and Board Member, GEMS Education said, “We are very happy to have formed this partnership with Dubai South. The land agreement allows us to be a part of what we believe will be a promising new community in Dubai. It also allows us to further support the growth of the UAE.” 

Committed to the creation of a knowledge-based economy, Dubai South is deeply invested in ensuring that it is the futuristic pivotal education platform of the city, promoting economic wealth through research, innovation and learning. 

“Dubai South is committed to propelling the emirate’s next chapter of growth and to that end we believe in creating a skilled and reliable workforce, where education will play a significant role. With a young and dynamic populace, it is key that we provide the future generation with the right platform and access to world-class education programmes. This will enable them to develop into the functioning workforce we need to move forward as a leading economy,” added Al Ansari.

To this end Dubai South has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK-based University of South Wales (USW), for the establishment of ‘USW Aviation Academy’ – the region’s first-of-its-kind specialist campus facility offering advanced aerospace engineering education at Dubai South. Also the Emirates Flight Training Academy will be based at Dubai South. It is designed to be the most advanced flight training academy in the world, its primary focus will be to attract and train airline cadets from across the globe.