Etihad Aviation Group is proud to provide air, ground and logistical support to WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, with thousands of competitors converging on the UAE's capital city this week for the biggest technical and vocational education and skills excellence event in the world.

Etihad Airways is the Official Airline, with Hala Abu Dhabi - the company's destination management company - Official Customer Service Provider for the event, which takes place in Abu Dhabi between 15 - 18 October.

The 44th edition of the global competition - being held in the Middle East for the first time - is bringing together over 3,500 competitors and industry experts from over 75 countries aimed at fostering a spirit of knowledge sharing for vocational careers.

WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 will help boost relations and the exchange of knowledge between GCC countries, nearby Asian nations and countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the event also brings together key education and government stakeholders.

Different parts of Etihad Aviation Group have joined forces to help deliver a successful event: from facilitating flights and freight, airport meet and greet, accommodation, visa services, hotel transfers and organising excursions for over 3,000 participants across Abu Dhabi - including the biggest trip to the new Etihad Desert Camp - to promoting vocational excellence through a dedicated exhibition stand highlighting various technical skills that are required to work across the business.

Hala Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways' Learning and Development department are spearheading the group's participation, which also includes representation on a panel discussion on shaping the education system for the future.

Contributed by Etihad Aviation Group