In 2013, the United Arab Emirates was announced as the host of the WorldSkills Competition, a prestigious event celebrating excellence and highlighting the importance of vocational skills. This event provided an unparalleled opportunity to build knowledge and gain experience, making the UAE the first Arab country to host this global event.
WorldSkills Competitions have been held across the globe across many countries including Japan, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, Canada, and others. By organizing this spectacular event, the UAE joined these nations in celebrating the skills of its youth and the youth across the world, creating a unique experience that will be remembered by all participants.
The WorldSkills Competition Abu Dhabi 2017 was organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, who was the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at the time. His patronage of the event reflected his interest in supporting youth both within the UAE and beyond, as he has always believed that young people are the key to the future and the cornerstone of the nation's sustainability and prosperity.
Organized by the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Abu Dhabi hosted the world's largest event of its kind, the "WorldSkills Competition Abu Dhabi 2017," from 15 to 18 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The event featured an opening ceremony on 14 October 2017, and a closing ceremony on 19 October 2017, both held at the du Arena, with preparations involving extensive logistics to welcome 10,000 visitors.
The competition is the world's largest event bringing together thousands of creative contestants to compete in various skills in technical and vocational education. The event gathered 1,300 competitors from all over the world to compete in 51 skills.
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WorldSkills Competition Abu Dhabi 2017 In 2013, the United Arab Emirates was announced as the host of the WorldSkills Competition, a prestigious event celebrating excellence and highlighting the importance of vocational skills. This event provided an unparalleled opportunity to build knowledge and gain experience, making the UAE the first Arab country to host this global event. WorldSkills Competitions have been held across the globe across many countries including Japan, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, Canada, and others. By organizing this spectacular event, the UAE joined these nations in celebrating the skills of its youth and the youth across the world, creating a unique experience that will be remembered by all participants.
The WorldSkills Competition Abu Dhabi 2017 was organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, who was the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at the time. His patronage of the event reflected his interest in supporting youth both within the UAE and beyond, as he has always believed that young people are the key to the future and the cornerstone of the nation's sustainability and prosperity. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Abu Dhabi hosted the world's largest event of its kind, the "WorldSkills Competition Abu Dhabi 2017," from 15 to 18 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The event featured an opening ceremony on 14 October 2017, and a closing ceremony on 19 October 2017, both held at the du Arena, with preparations involving extensive logistics to welcome 10,000 visitors.
The competition is the world's largest event bringing together thousands of creative contestants to compete in various skills in technical and vocational education. The event gathered 1,300 competitors from all over the world to compete in 51 skills.
WorldSkills Organization The WorldSkills Organization is the entity that brings together youth, educators and professionals through its programs and competitions, offering young individuals the opportunity to compete, practice, and master various skills of their choice. The organization aims to promote vocational skills in 76 member countries and regions, working with youth, educators, trainers, governments, and various sectors to help prepare the workforce and qualify young talents for future job markets. To learn more, visit the official website:
worldskills.org
