Dubai, UAE -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/13/2009 -- Eton Institute and EMDI, two leading education providers in the UAE announced plans to collaborate and offer services in support of each other. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between both parties to formalise their cooperation as part of Eton Institute’s strategic vision to create a synergy between education providers in the UAE.

Dr. Eli Abi Rached, Managing Director, Eton Institute commented “We are very pleased about this exciting partnership with EMDI. We strongly believe that a lot can be achieved through healthy competition but even more through ethical cooperation. By sharing know-how and establishing support within the industry we can take our commitment to providing high quality education further by offering more options for students.”

Nowshir Engineer, Founder and Director of EMDI says, 'Collaborating with Eton is a wise move on our part as we are now seen to be offering more courses and we can also encourage our students to learn Arabic - this would put them in a better position when applying for jobs in the region. Results are often better when companies work together rather than against each other.'

This landmark partnership entails cooperation over various levels including offering mutual student discounts, joint service development and marketing. Located at Dubai Knowledge Village, both Eton Institute and EMDI provide professional development services and in many cases cater to the same student base. Eton Institute has signed a similar partnership with Power Tutoring, a premier tutoring centre also located at Dubai Knowledge Village with the aim at creating a community on campus.

Eton Institute, popularly known as Dubai’s leading language training centre offers training in over a 100 languages. They also offer Teaching Diploma & Certification courses in TESOL/TEFL, Computer/IT Training, and Workshops in Teacher Training, Professional Development and Corporate Training programmes.

For more details about this and other initiatives undertaken by the institute please visit www.eton.ac or call toll free 800-eton (800-3866). You may also visit Eton Institute at Dubai Knowledge Village, Block 3 and talk to one of the advisors.

About Eton Institute:
Eton Institute is Dubai's leading institute of languages offering over 17 languages at the institute and software and online courses in 108 languages, flexible timings, tailor-made courses, highly qualified native speakers, teaching practical language while maintaining competitive prices for individuals and businesses.

Strategically located at Dubai Knowledge Village, the institute also offers Cultural Awareness workshops to introduce the Arabic culture and language to non-Arabs. Other areas include Teacher Development & Certification courses in TESOL/TEFL, Computer/IT Training, and workshops in Teacher Training, Professional Development and Corporate Training programmes.

For more information, contact Eton Institute on:

Moaz Khan
Marketing Manager
Eton Institute
Ph: +971 4 3658483
moaz@eton.ac
http://www.eton.ac

About EMDI:
EMDI Institute of Media & Communication offers a myriad of opportunities in the vibrant and exciting world of Events, Advertising, PR, Communication, Radio, & Entertainment. Established in 2002 in India, EMDI currently has centres in Mumbai (at Sandra, Vashi, Jai Hind College), Pune, Bangalore and Delhi training over 700 students. In Dubai, EMDi established itself in 2004 and trains over 200 students annually.

In 2008, EMDI was integrated as a part of Greycells Ent. Ltd. Greycells is a listed entity on the Bombay Stock Exchange and this large platform is a key driver for our growth and ensures our commitment to quality education. The first such recognition is that from 2009 - all EMDI diploma courses will be certified by UK's largest vocational awarding body-City and Guilds.

For more information, contact EMDI on:

Ph: +971 4 4332831
http://www.emdiworld.com