VT-ASM says
So what I make out from some of your posts is that MPL graduates don't have a significant advantage over the CPL/ME/IR counterparts....
Not quite.... The MPLs will have a better technical understanding/knowledge of the a/c type they are trained and rated on, while the CPLs will have to go through a TR course (+/- 3 weeks) to have the same rating on their licence.
If a cadet is sponsored by an airline and, therefore, a job guarantee, then the MPL is a good choice (my opinion). If not, then the CPL/IR will provide a wider choice in GA employment.
I favour the MPL but, as betpump5 says, the generic MPL is not approved yet. The type training is based on the sponsoring operator's SOP.
Lets hope that the generic MPL will soon be a reality.
Have you spoken to the Sharjah academy? They should be able to clarify your questions.