Enhanced Partnership Will Strengthen ACS Commitment to Technology
and Set a New Standard for Innovation and Education

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 November 2021: The American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) recently received a generous private-sector donation of Dh1 million from Raytheon Emirates Limited (REL). As an ACS partner since 2016, Raytheon’s gift deepens support of educational initiatives that will inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and business professionals.

Raytheon Emirates’ investment will help ACS embed technology in every aspect of learning to encourage critical thinking, creativity and teamwork and will enable ACS students to further excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. By leveraging Raytheon’s expertise and investment, ACS will engage students in new ways with a focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality and machine learning. 

“I am grateful for Raytheon Emirates’ ongoing support of ACS,” said Monique Flickinger, ACS Superintendent. “Raytheon has demonstrated a long commitment to the school, including support of our award-winning Innovation Labs and other high-tech initiatives. Now, as they join a select group of cornerstone partners, ACS can leverage Raytheon’s exceptional local talent and cutting-edge technology to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a complex and competitive world.”

Yesterday, Alan Davis, who is Raytheon Emirates’ chief executive, toured the ACS campus, engaged with students in the Innovation Labs and commended ACS faculty for inspiring students. He also presented a check to Monique Flickinger, Matt Ayoub, chair of the ACS Board of Trustees, and Serena Carnevale, vice chair of ACS Board of Trustees.  

“Instilling a passion for math and science in young people has long been an objective of our company, and we are proud to have this opportunity to support the American Community School of Abu Dhabi in the next phase of its evolution,” said Raytheon Emirates’ chief executive Alan Davis. “With 34 years of experience serving the U.A.E in space, aviation and defense, we are committed to supporting leading nonprofit organizations, like ACS, that share our mission of shaping the next generation of purpose-driven innovators and making a transformative impact on the local U.A.E community.”

With nearly 50 years of institutional knowledge, ACS continues to provide exceptional programs that enhance young people’s understanding of the world and enables them to design and engineer solutions to the future’s most pressing problems. Expanding partnerships with leading corporations, like Raytheon, supports critical programs that strengthen the ACS commitment of empowering future generations of highly skilled, lifelong learners.

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Raytheon at this pivotal moment in our school’s history,” said Matt Ayoub, chair of the ACS Board of Trustees. “Raytheon’s support will provide critical resources and lead the way for other leading corporations to follow. I look forward to seeing how this important investment will impact ACS and the wider Abu Dhabi community for years to come.”

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About the American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Established in 1972, the American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) is a nonprofit, U.S. accredited college preparatory school serving a culturally diverse student body of students between the ages of 4 to 18. Building on a legacy of nearly 50 years of excellence, ACS empowers students to shape and define their futures by providing a balanced learning program in academics, the arts, athletics and service learning. Learn more about ACS by visiting www.acs.sch.ae.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. To learn more about Raytheon Emirates, visit us at www.raytheon.com/uae.