Under this agreement, a training course was established to provide Kuwaiti Nationals with the skills required to work in the Automobile industry. Mercedes-Benz AG, who succeeded Daimler AG as partner of the agreement, and Kuwait Investment Authority share the belief that they should encourage this sector in the Kuwait economy and its role in supporting national development within Kuwait society . In January 2007, the academy received its first group of students. Since its inception, 18 groups have so far received training. The total number of male and female students has exceeded the 160-mark. The academy accepts up to 12 students annually for a 1-year academic course, starting month and duration to be announced in due time.
Year | Description |
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2005 | The first Cooperation Agreement between Kuwait Investment Authority and Daimler AG was signed to establish an Academy for Automotive Training at the premises of the General Agency Albisher & Alkazemi. The Kuwait Automotive Academy was established and the 1st training course started on January 2007 |
2019 | Change of the General Agency to Al Mulla Automobiles Co. (AMA). The Training Center moved the premises to the current location in Shuwaikh |
2021 | Agreement renewed between Kuwait Investment Authority and Mercedes-Benz AG |
2023 | Change of academy name to Kuwait Automobile Academy (KAA) |
The training program is open for Kuwaiti Nationals only
The students will receive in total KD 3600/- each after successfully passing final test at the end of the course, payment terms to be announced
Working in the Automotive field in the area of:
The training course is conducted by an experienced trainer from Mercedes-Benz AG Germany
1 Academic year October to June, exact dates and breaks to be announced
Working days : Sunday to Thursday
Working time : 08:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Break : 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.