Maktoum opens Careers UAE 2015

The 15th edition of Careers UAE 2015, the UAE’s leading recruitment, training and education exhibition for Emirati nationals, was inaugurated on Tuesday by  Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 – 30 April 2015, the show has attracted over 160 private and public sector companies seeking to hire talented Emirati graduates and professionals and is projected to receive over 18,000 visitors.
 
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Careers UAE has set the benchmark for networking and education platforms that strive to support the government’s Emiratisation efforts and the active promotion of fulfilling and challenging careers among UAE nationals.
 
“We would like to thank Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his continued support of Careers UAE, and we are grateful for the opportunity to be able to contribute to the UAE’s sustainable development and realisation of its long-term vision,” said Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing and CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre.
 
“According to TANMIA, the National HR Development and Employment Authority, there are over 15,000 Emirati fresh graduates entering the workforce every year and supporting government initiatives that promote Emiratisation has always been a priority at Careers UAE. We remain committed to being the preferred platform for the recruitment of UAE talent; to providing training, guidance and direction to Emirati nationals seeking meaningful employment; to encouraging skilled professionals to diversify their career options by pursuing challenging careers in both private and public sectors; and to raising awareness about the value that Emiratisation brings not only to individuals, but to organisations.”
 
Multi-national companies, academic institutions, global industry leading corporations and a strong line-up of UAE-based companies, government and semi-government organisations are on the lookout for highly skilled Emirati professionals. Some of the leading companies participating at the event include Al Futtaim Group, Al Habtoor Group, Emirates Group, flydubai, IFFCO, Pepsi Cola International, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Serco Middle East, and Standard Chartered Bank.
 
Huda Hamdan Al Sheikh, Director of Development and Technical Support at the Dubai Department of Finance, praised the efforts of Careers UAE, saying: “At the Department, we are proud to have achieved at Emiratisation rate of 70 per cent and believe that Careers UAE is the ideal platform to meet talented nationals, both fresh graduates and experts, in the fields of accounting and finance. Our participation in the show reflects not only our commitment to support Emiratis with job opportunities, but also demonstrates our willingness to invest in high-skilled individuals by offering them various opportunities for specialised development and career growth.”
 
Already proving to be a notable success – with thousands of visitors in attendance – the opening day also marks the kick-off of a series of exciting features – training sessions, professional development workshops and motivational seminars – in partnership with leading industry experts, including Bayt.com and LinkedIn, with the keynote address being delivered by Reem Al Hashimy, Board Representative of the Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee and Director General, Bureau Dubai Expo 2020.
 
Receiving continued support from organisations, institutions and government bodies, Careers UAE 2015 has a large number of loyal sponsors and partners including DEWA (Platinum Sponsor), National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Nakheel (Gold Sponsors), Commercial Bank of Dubai and Standard Chartered Bank (Silver Sponsors), Bayt.com (Strategic Career Partner), Tanmia, Zayed University, and the UAE University and Higher College of Technology (Partners).
 
“As the Gold Sponsor of Careers UAE 2015, we see it as an excellent opportunity to encourage UAE nationals to join our company as we enter a new phase in our growth. With a range of exciting new retail, residential and leisure developments in the pipeline, in line with the Government’s 2021 vision, Emiratis who pursue a career with Nakheel will not only be part of our future, but the future of Dubai as well,” said Ahmad Al Banna, Director of Nakheel HR.
 
“We proudly employ an unrivalled team of Emiratis who are true ambassadors for Nakheel, and an inspiration for new recruits. Careers UAE is our chance to boost that team, and we look forward to welcoming new, creative and enthusiastic members on board.”
 
Commenting on NBAD’s commitment to Emiratisation, Ehab Hassan, Senior Managing Director and Group Chief Human Resources Officer, said: “This year, we have 100 vacancies open for talented and enthusiastic UAE nationals. At NBAD, our Emiratisation strategy goes beyond hiring people and we strive to equip fresh graduates and experienced professional with the required knowledge and skills through numerous trainings and career progression plans, including initiatives such as the AFAQ Management Trainee Program, Tomouh and Mustaqbali.”
 

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