Ducab Engages with Students at Think Science Competition Exhibition

Dubai, UAE; May 3, 2015: Ducab, the UAE-based leading manufacturer of high-quality cables and cabling products, is demonstrating how industrial solutions answer real-world problems at the Think Science Competition Exhibition. Being held from May 5-7 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of Emirates Foundation.

During the exhibition, students visiting Ducab’s stand will be able to explore the exciting career opportunities within the UAE’s innovation-driven industrial sector, while seeing how Ducab’s experts deploy their skills and acumen to achieve world-class results.

Mona Mohammed Fekri, General Manager - Human Recourses, Ducab, said: “The Think Science Competition Exhibition is a fantastic initiative for introducing talented Emirati youth to an exciting sector that plays a truly formative role in the way our society is being technologically transformed. As a key member of the UAE’s industrial sector, Ducab is keen to foster an interest amongst Emirati students for this dynamic career path, by nurturing a passion for science and technology. Employment in industry allows us to contribute to the evolution of our nation by providing the very building blocks that enable growth. It is our privilege to empower the next generation of UAE leaders with the tools they need to contribute to the growth of our country.”

Throughout the event, Ducab will provide educational opportunities for students, demonstrating the implementation of TRIZ and Lean methods in project management; showing how to apply 5s, Kaizen and Six Sigma methods on the shop floor, and showcasing Ducab’s Adopt CSR model and recycling practices. Additionally, the company will exhibit its wide range of products and the innovation that led to their creation, including FlamBICC fire-retardant cables, PetroBICC cables for the oil and gas sector, and NuBICC cables, the first nuclear cables in the world with 60 years of life.

Ducab will also demonstrate how its employees represent the UAE in developing the ISO-55000 set of International Standards for Asset Management, as well as the new technology deployed within the company - such as fingerprint analysis using TGA, FTIR, and DSC equipment.