• New MoU expands collaboration through student sponsorships, specialised training, exchange programs, and industry-academia knowledge exchange
• Initiative reinforces a shared commitment to developing national talent and advancing the UAE’s knowledge-based economy

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 08 July 2026: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) and ExxonMobil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the next phase of a collaboration to empower the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and AI- skilled workforce in the UAE. The partnership aligns with “We the UAE 2031” vision and supports the transformation of the country into an innovation-driven knowledge economy and global STEM hub.