News-> Transguard and Cert Sign Broad-Reaching Mou

Dubai, U.A.E. April 2008 – Transguard Group and the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research  and Training (CERT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to deliver world-class services throughout the UAE and beyond.

Part of the Emirates Group, Transguard Group LLC comprises seven divisions involved with security, cash management services, consultancy, training and project management, facilities management, airport services and IT hardware and software systems.

The MoU was signed in Dubai by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Chairman, Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT).

Sheikh Ahmed said: “I am very pleased to officially bring together Transguard and CERT through this Memorandum of Understanding which will enable both parties to forge a strong working relationship for the benefit of our mutual clients.  I’m sure it will also encourage further commercial initiatives between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

“CERT is highly regarded for taking the lead in the commercial development of education and technology within the UAE and Transguard’s technical and consultancy expertise will give comprehensive support to all the relevant business ventures undertaken by CERT.”

In June, Transguard Group will open offices in Abu Dhabi within the CERT Technology Park.

Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Nahayan said: “Emirates Group has been playing a very important and strategic role in the development and promotion of the UAE globally. 

“CERT is proud to associate itself with Transguard, an Emirates Group company, as it provides critical safe and secure services.  CERT’s collaboration would also enable Transguard to offer training and development programmes to develop safety and security professionals in the region.”

Photo caption: Signing the MoU are HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum (right), Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Chairman, Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT).

Notes to Editors
About CERT
The CERT Group of companies began as the commercial arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates, and has grown to be the largest private education provider in the Middle East. CERT is also the largest MENA investor in the discovery and commercialisation of technology, investing US$35 million in 2006.

About Transguard Group
Part of the Emirates Group, the Transguard Group offers a world-class range of premier specialised business support services to both regional and international clientele.  The company has witnessed phenomenal growth since its inception in 1997 and holds a dominant market position in the UAE security industry as the only authorised security provider at the Dubai International Airport.

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