For anyone interested:
Emirates Aviation College have closed their ATM Training Section as of 5 days ago. Whilst an ersatz arrangement for the training of ME controllers and managers, its loss (??) will see the local operatives of the region necessarily scouring the world for "already rated controllers" to fill gaps.
Of course, the WFC will have an effect on their needs in the short-term. But when the bubble is sealed and re-inflates, needs will be met by dhirams/dollars/pounds/renmimbi/yuan to acquire "skill".
Hang in there: desert life ain't so bad, I'm told!!
However, an opportunity now arrives for a well equipped training organisation to home in on said "OPPORTUNITY"!!
A qualified organisation would have their lesson plans in order, their instructors at the ready, their simulators at 100% capacity, and their salesfolk on the move to less well organised regions for "recruiting of suitably qualified potential ATCs" for the next 5 years!!
Then there's the ASA Learning Academy!!!
GR