i have recently finished the EASA part 66 course, i have to say it was good but it did lack hands on experiance on relevant aircraft.
perhaps being with emirates will sort that problem out as far as practical goes on the course.
it would be perfect of they could combine the 2 really, get the best of both worlds. if you were to do the EASA course it may be worth asking if you could put in some hours with the licence guys at weekends or days off.