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About Us

Al Thuraya Academy is an international training company, a proud member of the Al Thuraya Holdings group of companies. Al Thuraya Holdings provides resources, freedom, and focus to ambitious projects to make their ideas happen.  Al Thuraya Holdings engages in the business of acquisition and operation of variety of companies. Al Thuraya Academy is a high-quality provider ready to offer customized and tailored trainings & workshops to address a wide range of training needs for corporations, governments, organizations and institutions.

Built upon the solid foundation and experience of the Al Thuraya group of companies, the Academy can offer training solutions that incorporate components relevant to conflict zones, austere environments, challenging locations, with an emphasis on the MENA region.

Our deep understanding of local cultures, our consistent on-the-ground presence, our strong local ties, guarantee an exceptional level of service and a wealth of knowledge that goes way beyond the typical lecture-oriented training. Utilizing all latest training methodologies and tools, learning becomes a dynamic interactive experience that conveys meaningful information and useful tools to help people from all levels of management to develop and grow within their respective agencies & organizations.

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Who We Are

Our certified and licensed trainers & instructors come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds and they all share our dedication to delivering excellent results in all occasions while being attentive to the needs and requirements of each client.

Flexible enough to deliver one-to-one trainings for top management executives, as well as group workshops and training sessions for diverse teams of people; Al Thuraya Academy can accommodate most training needs regardless of location or number of participants.

How Are We Different?

Daily you may come across various advertisements and articles of various training companies and institutions, so why should you choose Al Thuraya Academy?

We are flexible! We dedicate the same resources and attention whether you require an one-to-one training, or multiple sessions.

We can come to you. We can deliver trainings in any location of your choice, make all necessary arrangements and leave you to enjoy a wonderful training experience.

We thrive, where others strive! Even if you are located in a location that might be considered challenging or hostile, we can still address your training needs in a safe and secure way.

We work with the best trainers in the industry, who are nationally and internationally licensed and certified so you can rest assured that only the best instructors will be addressing your audience.
 

We are diverse! We are a long way from your usual Security & Risk Management attitude, and we employ people who are not only experienced practitioners, but also talented trainers to ensure a fruitful and engaging experience.
 

We are culturally aware.  We live, breathe, operate in the MENA region so we are able to customize trainings of immense value that use practical knowledge and everyday practice, combined with acute cultural awareness.
 

We address YOUR needs.  Al Thuraya Academy does not use ready-made educational materials or manuals.  All training materials are customized to fit your training needs, adjusted to the realities of your specific industry or project.  Participants not only have a great training experience, but are given manuals, presentations, exercises that they may turn to in future times to enhance their understanding.
 

Pricing! Our pricing schemes and flexibility means that we are able to offer high quality solutions that will work within your budget; so that every organizations may address their training & development needs in a cost-efficient way.

We are flexible! We dedicate the same resources and attention whether you require an one-to-one training, or multiple sessions.

We can come to you. We can deliver trainings in any location of your choice, make all necessary arrangements and leave you to enjoy a wonderful training experience.

We thrive, where others strive! Even if you are located in a location that might be considered challenging or hostile, we can still address your training needs in a safe and secure way.

We work with the best trainers in the industry, who are nationally and internationally licensed and certified so you can rest assured that only the best instructors will be addressing your audience.
 

We are diverse! We are a long way from your usual Security & Risk Management attitude, and we employ people who are not only experienced practitioners, but also talented trainers to ensure a fruitful and engaging experience.
 

We are culturally aware.  We live, breathe, operate in the MENA region so we are able to customize trainings of immense value that use practical knowledge and everyday practice, combined with acute cultural awareness.
 

We address YOUR needs.  Al Thuraya Academy does not use ready-made educational materials or manuals.  All training materials are customized to fit your training needs, adjusted to the realities of your specific industry or project.  Participants not only have a great training experience, but are given manuals, presentations, exercises that they may turn to in future times to enhance their understanding.
 

Pricing! Our pricing schemes and flexibility means that we are able to offer high quality solutions that will work within your budget; so that every organizations may address their training & development needs in a cost-efficient way.

Services

If you would like your people to acquire new vocational skills, these trainings will provide you with all the tools you need to train and develop your people within or outside your premises. You can customize the modules and skills you want to develop and we can provide you with a tailored vocational training that will be organisation or industry specific.

If your people have already completed a series of trainings or are already professionally experienced, you may address any additional training needs through our short term vocational training options.

Suitable for Middle and Upper management personnel, these flexible sessions address the need for time-efficient training without compromising the delivery quality or the level of knowledge and skill acquired.

Even if there is a need to develop the skills of one individual or their knowledge; our one-to-one sessions are the ideal solution to bring any individual up to speed with the latest development in their fields of interest.

Ideal for training topics that require practical application of skills and on-the-job training. During workshops, real life situations may be simulated to provide a safe, yet valuable, practical training experience while building up on team spirit, leadership, conflict resolution and more.

Services

Long term vocational training

If you would like your people to acquire new vocational skills, these trainings will provide you with all the tools you need to train and develop your people within or outside your premises. You can customize the modules and skills you want to develop and we can provide you with a tailored vocational training that will be organisation or industry specific.

Short term vocational training

If your people have already completed a series of trainings or are already professionally experienced, you may address any additional training needs through our short term vocational training options.

Executive trainings

Suitable for Middle and Upper management personnel, these flexible sessions address the need for time-efficient training without compromising the delivery quality or the level of knowledge and skill acquired.

One-to-one trainings

Even if there is a need to develop the skills of one individual or their knowledge; our one-to-one sessions are the ideal solution to bring any individual up to speed with the latest development in their fields of interest.

Workshops

Ideal for training topics that require practical application of skills and on-the-job training. During workshops, real life situations may be simulated to provide a safe, yet valuable, practical training experience while building up on team spirit, leadership, conflict resolution and more.

A set of trainings covering cultural awareness for business travelers or business developers looking to engage countries in the MENA region. Training can be customized to reflect the needs of specific industries and/or operations.

Trainings & workshops that address the needs of short term or long-term visitors/employees/executives who are operating in austere or hostile environments in any global location.

A workshop designed to tackle the challenges that women might face when visiting locations that are security-wise challenging. The workshop can be customized for the particularities of any given location or industry.

A range of trainings to introduce the basic Risk Management principles to people with little or no background in the field.

Customized security trainings & workshops for the Hospitality Industry (hotels, spas, resorts, etc).

Awareness and Introductory Courses

Cultural Awareness for the MENA region

A set of trainings covering cultural awareness for business travelers or business developers looking to engage countries in the MENA region. Training can be customized to reflect the needs of specific industries and/or operations.

Security Awareness for employees in challenging locations

Trainings & workshops that address the needs of short term or long-term visitors/employees/executives who are operating in austere or hostile environments in any global location.

Security Awareness for women

A workshop designed to tackle the challenges that women might face when visiting locations that are security-wise challenging. The workshop can be customized for the particularities of any given location or industry.

Introduction to Risk Management

A range of trainings to introduce the basic Risk Management principles to people with little or no background in the field.

Security Awareness & Management for the Hospitality industry

Customized security trainings & workshops for the Hospitality Industry (hotels, spas, resorts, etc).

Highly customizable training for variety of operators that routinely enter hostile environments.

Trainings & workshops for a variety of industries covering the theoretical and practical context of Crisis & Disaster Management.

A range of trainings covering all needs associated with Close Protection (from a Basic to an Advanced level), with or without the use of live weapons.

A range of trainings that address Incident Management for a variety of industries including -but not limited to- financial institutions, oil & gas facilities, private security, events and many more.

A range of trainings for people with experience in the field of Risk Management who want to enhance their knowledge and expertise.

A workshop that introduces the principles of Risk Assessment & Vulnerability reporting, customizable for any industry or area of operations.

A set of tools and methodologies that will enhance the understanding of terrorism and promote a stronger Security culture.

A workshop to assist practitioners understand the Human Terrain of any location and adjust accordingly.

Risk & Security Trainings

HEAT training

Highly customizable training for variety of operators that routinely enter hostile environments.

Crisis & Disaster Management

Trainings & workshops for a variety of industries covering the theoretical and practical context of Crisis & Disaster Management.

Close Protection Training

A range of trainings covering all needs associated with Close Protection (from a Basic to an Advanced level), with or without the use of live weapons.

Incident Management

A range of trainings that address Incident Management for a variety of industries including -but not limited to- financial institutions, oil & gas facilities, private security, events and many more.

Risk Management (advanced)

A range of trainings for people with experience in the field of Risk Management who want to enhance their knowledge and expertise.

Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Reporting

A workshop that introduces the principles of Risk Assessment & Vulnerability reporting, customizable for any industry or area of operations.

Terrorism & Counterterrorism

A set of tools and methodologies that will enhance the understanding of terrorism and promote a stronger Security culture.

Human Terrain Factoring

A workshop to assist practitioners understand the Human Terrain of any location and adjust accordingly.

A series of 3 trainings and a workshop, from basic to advanced level, to help practitioners and other executives on their Security Planning tasks.

Training designed to help organizations understand, evaluate and apply ISO31000 on their operations.

Trainings suitable for a variety of operators within the Aviation Industry.

Trainings suitable for port facilities.

Security trainings for the Oil & Gas industry (pipelines, oil rigs, refineries, mega projects).

From basic to advanced, a range of trainings for travel management & security.

A set of trainings to introduce participants to the basics of competitive intelligence & counterintelligence efforts.

Help businesses and organizations, build a bigger resilience capacity in a variety of areas.

Help businesses and organizations sustain their operations during a variety of man-made or natural disasters and/or major incidents.

Infuse your organization with the latest tools and methodologies to sustain great leadership and promote innovation.

Special Topics

Security Planning

A series of 3 trainings and a workshop, from basic to advanced level, to help practitioners and other executives on their Security Planning tasks.

ISO 31000

Training designed to help organizations understand, evaluate and apply ISO31000 on their operations.

Aviation Security

Trainings suitable for a variety of operators within the Aviation Industry.

ISPS training (Port Facilities)

Trainings suitable for port facilities.

Oil & Gas Security

Security trainings for the Oil & Gas industry (pipelines, oil rigs, refineries, mega projects).

Journey Management

From basic to advanced, a range of trainings for travel management & security.

Competitive Intelligence & Counterintelligence

A set of trainings to introduce participants to the basics of competitive intelligence & counterintelligence efforts.

Business Resilience

Help businesses and organizations, build a bigger resilience capacity in a variety of areas.

Business Continuity

Help businesses and organizations sustain their operations during a variety of man-made or natural disasters and/or major incidents.

Leadership & Innovation

Infuse your organization with the latest tools and methodologies to sustain great leadership and promote innovation.

Soft skills at their finest, help your teams integrate and cooperate to produce the highest level of outcomes.

Team management training for a Risk & Security perspective that can guide your teams and ensure the proper handling of a variety of security-related tasks.

Learn how to address and mitigate conflict both internally and externally.

A comprehensive workshop to help participants utilize Social Media for Profiling purposes.

A series of trainings to help companies manage their brand name, especially in relation to crisis & disaster management.

A range of trainings to help PR practitioners manage security-related incidents.

A workshop designed to help executives comprehend and utilize the idea of Risk Perception.

A workshop to help executives apply Risk Communications internally and externally.

Media & Communication

Team Building

Soft skills at their finest, help your teams integrate and cooperate to produce the highest level of outcomes.

Team Management

Team management training for a Risk & Security perspective that can guide your teams and ensure the proper handling of a variety of security-related tasks.

Conflict Management & Resolution

Learn how to address and mitigate conflict both internally and externally.

Profiling through Social Media

A comprehensive workshop to help participants utilize Social Media for Profiling purposes.

Social Media & Brand Name Management

A series of trainings to help companies manage their brand name, especially in relation to crisis & disaster management.

PR Crisis Management

A range of trainings to help PR practitioners manage security-related incidents.

Risk Perception

A workshop designed to help executives comprehend and utilize the idea of Risk Perception.

Risk Communication

A workshop to help executives apply Risk Communications internally and externally.

Contact Us

Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe,
Middle East, Africa
+357 22 000 404
info@althuraya.academy