Keolis MHI wraps summer internship for 34 employees’ children in Dubai

Keolis MHI has completed its 2026 Summer Internship Programme in Dubai, giving 34 young family members of employees a look inside metro and tram operations. The program aligned with the UAE’s Year of Family and aimed to spark interest in transport, engineering and technology careers.

Why it matters: - Keolis MHI used the internship to connect family engagement with workforce development during the UAE’s Year of Family. - The program exposed children of employees to urban transit operations and possible future careers in transport, engineering and technology. - The initiative also reinforced the company’s message around inclusion, care and community across its workforce.

What happened: - Keolis MHI completed its Summer Internship Programme 2026 from August 3 to August 14, 2026. - The Dubai Metro and Tram operator welcomed 34 young family members of employees into the program. - The internship ran through two tracks: Next Generation Rail Leaders for ages 16 to 20 and Metro Explorers for ages 12 to 15. - The program ended with a graduation ceremony and certificates of achievement for participants.

The details: - Next Generation Rail Leaders gave older participants a two-week look at urban transit operations and management. - The second week focused on operational technicalities and broader cultural awareness. - The track included a cultural visit to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Al Jaddaf. - Participants also took part in guided visits, specialized workshops and a collaborative poster-making workshop. - Metro Explorers began at Rashidiya Depot with induction on Quality, Health, Safety and Environment standards, security awareness and social media protocols. - Younger participants received temporary identification and met Learning & Development leadership. - The Metro Explorers track aimed to build understanding of safety and risk management across the network. - The first week included guided theory sessions and onsite visits to core operational assets. - The younger group also visited the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library and toured control centers and maintenance workshops behind the scenes. - Metro Explorers participants created visual posters to show what they learned about railway concepts. - Vikas Sardana, managing director of Keolis MHI, said the program reflected the role organizations play in supporting strong family and community connections. - Sardana said Keolis MHI’s employees are not only transport professionals but also parents, sons, daughters and spouses. - Shalini Taneja, deputy director of human resources at Keolis MHI, said the program was meant to inspire curiosity and build confidence. - Taneja said the company wanted participants to explore careers in transport, engineering and technology. - Taneja said practical experience and mentoring were intended to encourage future innovators supporting sustainable mobility in the UAE.

Between the lines: - The program served as both a family-oriented employee benefit and an early pipeline effort for the transport sector. - The two-track format let Keolis MHI tailor the experience by age, with safety and operational exposure scaled to each group. - The focus on library visits, workshops and poster projects suggests the company wanted the internship to blend technical learning with broader personal development.

What's next: - Keolis MHI is likely to continue using family-centered programs to support engagement across its workforce. - The company signaled interest in building future talent interest in mobility-related fields through hands-on exposure and mentoring. - Participants who completed the program now have a clearer view of careers inside Dubai’s rail network.