Since its inception in 1988, HCT has gained a reputation for innovative and job-focused, experiential learning, offering cutting-edge programs and certifications which are all relevant to the UAE’s fast growing and evolving economic sectors. As such, HCT has maintained a focus on meeting the needs of the UAE economy and community, while simultaneously meeting international benchmarks and accreditation standards.

HCT has achieved its reputation as a leading applied higher education institution due to it establishing active and dynamic links, collaborations and relationships with major companies and organizations in the UAE, as well as many of the world’s leading universities and organizations.

All HCT programs are designed in consultation with business and industry leaders to ensure they are of the highest quality and that the skills students obtain are career-oriented and to the highest standards. The programs are constantly monitored to ensure they are at the cutting edge of industry standards and best practices. HCT courses are an innovative, hybrid blend of academic studies and work-relevant programs, ensuring that HCT graduates have the necessary 21st century skills to make positive contributions to the UAE workforce.

HCT graduates have developed a reputation for their technical, work-ready and communications skills and for their adaptability to actual workplace conditions. Consequently, they are eagerly sought by organizations and entities in all sectors of the UAE economy, looking to build their workforce with young Emiratis who are capable of operating effectively in today's global business environment.

HCT’s continued emphasis on the business and industry sectors sees it maintaining a focus on the areas of Employability & Industry Engagement, Procurement and Contracts and Vendor Management in its daily operations.

Please note that,as a basic requirements for vendor registration with the HCT, all local companies have to be registered with the Ministry of Finance “MOF” before requesting to register with HCT.

HCT requires all vendors & consultants to complete the Vendor Registration Form prior to being engaged for any paid services, so that HCT can determine if it requires any further information.

HCT also requires all other persons and entities (except Employees & Students) that will be invoicing HCT for payment, to also complete the Vendor Registration Form so as to enable them to be established in HCT’s systems in order to facilitate payment.

As per the Federal Decree number 32-2014 Free Zone vendors can only be registered with HCT if they prove one of the following:

• The vendor has a license to do business inland;
• The vendor has an inland branch.
• The vendor has a licensed intermediary to sell his products or services inland

For any assistant, please contact us on vendor_reg@hct.ac.ae