Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has signed a strategic agreement with Trojan Construction Holding to support the implementation of the Bunaa Programme, a long-term initiative aimed at developing the next generation of Emirati professionals within Abu Dhabi's infrastructure sector.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), with key figures such as Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi; and Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in attendance. The signatories of the agreement were Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director-General of ADPIC, and Eng. Ahmed Al Shamsi, Group CEO of Trojan Construction Holding.
Trojan Construction Holding will be actively involved in delivering on-the-job training and mentorship, providing participants with hands-on exposure to live infrastructure projects, and supporting their progression across different stages of the programme in alignment with industry requirements.
The Bunaa Programme is a structured, three-year career development initiative designed to empower UAE nationals through practical experience and technical expertise across key areas such as engineering, project management, procurement, and project execution. It follows a rotational model across consultants, contractors, and developers, building a well-rounded talent pipeline capable of supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the emirate.
Maysarah Eid, Director-General of ADPIC, emphasized the importance of the Bunaa Programme in creating a structured path that equips Emirati professionals with the necessary skills, experience, and industry exposure to contribute meaningfully to large-scale projects. The programme aims to strengthen human capital, which is central to building a resilient, future-ready infrastructure ecosystem that supports sustainable economic growth.
Eng. Ahmed Al Shamsi, Group CEO of Trojan Construction Holding, expressed that the partnership through the Bunaa Programme allows the company to contribute to shaping the next generation of professionals by providing practical, on-the-ground experience within real project environments. The initiative underscores their commitment to knowledge transfer, operational excellence, and supporting the UAE's vision of building a highly skilled national workforce.
The agreement signifies a shared commitment between both parties to foster sustainable, knowledge-based economic growth by investing in human capital and aligning workforce capabilities with the evolving needs of Abu Dhabi's infrastructure sector.