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Competition Preparation Week highlights
During Competition Preparation Week, members of the WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 team, delegates from the 76 Member countries and regions of WorldSkills International, and senior figures from the organization met to plan and discuss important details of this year’s Competition. It was a chance for all those taking part to examine and rehearse their plans for October, as well as to build confidence and excitement for the choice of Abu Dhabi as host city for the 44th Competition.
1. WorldSkills delegates from over 60 countries arrived in Abu Dhabi
27 January 2017
2. At the opening plenary, delegates listened to the latest news about preparations for the event in October
28 January 2017
3. Delegates and sponsors had a variety of meetings to discuss skill competitions
28 January - 2 February 2017
4. ADEC and ACTVET signed a Memorandum of Understanding
30 January 2017
5. New sponsors were welcomed by HE Mubarak Al Shamsi, Director General of ACTVET
30 January 2017
6. Children from Abu Dhabi schools took part in the launch of One School One Country
30 January 2017
7. Delegates toured ADNEC, the venue for the event in October
30 January 2017
8. Delegates enjoyed Abu Dhabi's finest sights and hospitality
