ADPC welcomes DoT Scholarship Students from Higher Colleges of Technology on ports visits

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), in collaboration with Department of Transport (DoT) and Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) recently welcomed 23 Emirati students who are sponsored by (DoT) and studying at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) on a series of educational visits to its headquarters at Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, and Khalifa Port at Taweelah.
The students, the majority of whom are first year and will specialize in maritime and land transport, were given presentations that explained the structure of ADPC and its ports, and the importance of its roles and responsibilities towards health and the environment. This was followed by a tour to Mina Zayed and Khalifa Port, at Taweelah, where students showed real interest in ADPC’s mega projects, Khalifa Port and the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad).
Commenting on the students’ visit, Mr. Tawfeeq Y. AlMubarak, Executive Vice President – Ports Unit, said: “ADPC is committed in its efforts to support the growth of a knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi. For the students, this is a real opportunity to see actual engineering and marine projects in action, and to learn about the role of environmental responsibility, and we are pleased to witness such enthusiasm from Emirati students to learn more about how ports are operated in the Abu Dhabi.”
The student tours are scheduled to continue over the coming months as part of ADPC’s support of the growth of a knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi, in line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Background Information
Abu Dhabi Ports Company
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a master developer and regulator of ports and industrial zones. The objective of ADPC is to act as an enabler for development and trade and facilitate its contribution to the diversification of the national economy. In doing so, it will provide its customers and stakeholders with the highest levels of service in a responsive and transparent manner.
ADPC was established in March 2006 by Emiri Decree No. 6 of 2006 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the Emirate and was given control and regulatory enforcement power over all commercial ports assets previously owned by the Abu Dhabi Seaports Authority (ADSA).
Abu Dhabi Terminals
Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) was established in 2006 by Emiri Decree No. (6), as part of the restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.
ADT secured the exclusive rights in 2012 by signing a 30-year concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports to operate and manage a container terminal at Khalifa Port. ADT owns and operates, the Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), region’s first semiautomated and most technologically advanced container terminal at Khalifa Port. KPCT was officially inaugurated for commercial operations on 12/12/12.