DIFC to showcase opportunities for UAE Nationals
-DIFC Pavilion to contribute towards creation of sustainable knowledge economy
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced its plans to be an eminent participant at this year’s Careers UAE 2008. At the fair, the DIFC community will offer a variety of employment opportunities available within the region’s international financial centre community..
From its 900 square metre dedicated area, the DIFC pavilion, the DIFC community will offer individuals the opportunity to view the career opportunities and career development programmes on offer for UAE nationals at the DIFC and its financial community and will showcase the DIFC’s role in developing the region as a hub for financial services.
Careers UAE is a high-calibre event that enables talented UAE nationals in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers within the diverse number of industries in the UAE representing both Government and the private sector.
His Excellency Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the DIFC said: “By establishing a key presence at the Careers UAE Fair the DIFC is once again reaffirming its commitment to the development of the region’s knowledge economy. Through our participation we aim to encourage and inspire UAE Nationals to strive to reach their potential and contribute to the future growth of the region’s fastest growing sector, the financial sector. We welcome the support of some of the centre’s key local and international financial institutions who are dedicated to working hand in hand with the DIFC to enhance the region’s local human capital.”
In keeping with these goals, the DIFC has partnered with Hewitt Associates, a leading global Human Resource Consulting firm, to profile UAE nationals attending the career fair. Upto 500 students will undertake an assessment exercise in order to map their capabilities and competencies against the skill sets desired by the financial services industry. This personalized report will significantly add value to students participating in Careers UAE as it will provide insights into career options that they might be suited for.
In addition to the DIFC’s participation, the Centre also announced that a number of leading local, regional and international institutions within the DIFC community will join the DIFC at the pavilion to offer employment opportunities for UAE Nationals. These partners include HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Zaabeel Investments, Abraaj Capital, The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Rothschild.
Ricardo Honegger, Chief Country Officer for the UAE at Deutsche Bank said “Our participation in the Careers UAE 2008 comes as part of Deutsche Bank’s commitment to contributing towards building the financial sector in its areas of operation. We believe that a direct manifestation of this contribution is through the building of local talent base that is well positioned to play an active part in the financial industry as Dubai and the region move at an accelerated pace to join the major financial centres of the world.”
