Dubai World companies offer training, internships, and jobs to Emirati youth at Careers UAE 2008 Exhibition
Dubai, April 14, 2008:
Dubai World is all set to provide UAE national job seekers with detailed information on the internships, training programmes and recruitment plans for several vacancies that have opened up in its various subsidiary companies.
The global holding company is taking part in the eighth annual Careers UAE 2008 Exhibition, which is opening today (Tuesday April 15) at Dubai World Trade Center and will continue until April 17.
Dubai World companies Nakheel, Istithmar, Limitless, DP World, Dubai Maritime City, Drydocks World, Leisure Corp, Dubai Multi Commodities Center, Economic Zones World and Trakhees will be present at the Careers UAE 2008 Exhibition at the Dubai World stand.
HE Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman, Dubai World, said: “The company is growing fast and achieving very impressive economic results through its expanding global operations. The Careers UAE 2008 Exhibition will be the right opportunity for qualified national youth to join our workforce and be part of the drive to strengthen the national economy.”
“We are keen to rely on national talent. Emiratisation is a top priority for Dubai World companies and a career with us will enable Emiratis to contribute to the development and vision of their home country. The youth of this country are its leaders in the making,” Mr. Bin Sulayem added.
Rewarding career opportunities exist in Jafza, one of the fastest growing free zone operators in the world, and all other Economic Zones World’s business units operating in the UAE and abroad. Jafza invites qualified national youth to join them to be a part of Dubai’s globalisation drive.
DP World, one of the biggest marine terminal operators in the world, has announced that Higher Diploma and Bachelor graduates have opportunities in areas such as Human Resources, IT, Finance, Technical, Container Terminal Operations, Procurement, and commercial which consist of Marketing, Sales, and Customer Services.
DP World said it also encourages high school graduates to work with the company in Technical, Container Terminal Operations, General Cargo Operations, Documentation and Marine departments.
Graduates from colleges or high school will be provided with a structured training and development plan based on their educational level and the field of interest, the company announced.
Drydocks World, leading international player in ship repair, conversion, new building and other marine related activities, has comprehensive training programmes for graduates and college students. The company has announced that it has job openings for posts such as ship repair managers, conversions supervisors, dock masters, mechanical supervisors, pipes supervisors, hull treatment supervisors, tug masters, naval architects, marine engineers, buyers, stores auditor, expeditor, business developer, accountant, invoicers and estimators as well as in departments such as electrical, marketing and IT.
Limitless, the international urban development arm of Dubai World, said that it adopts an individual approach to staff development, helping employees identify a career path that best suits their skills and interests. Opportunities in the company include roles in design and construction, finance, commercial, marketing, PR and media relations, HR, recruitment and law.
Istithmar World, the investment subsidiary, said it offers UAE nationals rewarding long-term employment based on leadership and career planning. The company’s internship programmes are designed specifically to help national youth integrate within the organisation and giving them Wall Street experience in Dubai.
Leisurecorp, Dubai World’s sports, leisure and lifestyle developer, is committed to Emiratisation at all levels and aims to attract the right candidate for the right positions, while also meeting the expectations of each individual candidate.
Leisurecorp said it is looking for candidates who are self driven, motivated and ambitious with excellent interpersonal skills, fluency and ability to read and write in Arabic and English. They must have university certification and they should be passionate, with a positive attitude. The candidates have to be team players, quick learners, assertive and must have the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Civil Engineering Department (CED) of Trakhees will be focussing on attracting Emiratis for specific positions under the licensing authority’s strategy to Emiratise various professions in all scientific disciplines.
Trakhees provides many privileges and benefits to its UAE national employees. The Trakhees stand is equipped with computer systems linked via internet to create the paperless environment Trakhees is associated with. Also application forms for candidates will be prepared and distributed in the exhibition to all national job seekers.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) will offer qualified UAE nationals opportunities to contribute to the economic growth of the country while also focusing on their personal and professional growth. It will target fresh graduates as well as experienced professionals. Emiratis wishing to establish careers in the diamond and jewellery sectors will also get a chance to explore ways of gaining specific technical training at the Dubai Diamond Academy, recently introduced by Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) in collaboration with another DMCC initiative, the International Diamond Laboratories (IDL), which will also be showcasing various programmes for the interested jobseekers.
The Dubai World stand at the Careers UAE 2008 Exhibition is designed in a very visitor-friendly way that makes it easy for job seekers to interact with the company officials.
Senior mangers and officials as well as heads of Human Resources from various business units will be present at the Dubai World stand to discuss employment opportunities with the visitors.
