The strategy, benchmarked against international human resource standards, was unveiled at the 7th edition of Careers UAE Fair held in Dubai, is part of DWC's recruitment and emiratisation strategy in synergy with the UAE government's initiatives and Dubai's Strategy 2015 announced recently by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
"We want to close the gap between expatriates and nationals by creating a healthy and inspiring working environment," said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority - Dubai World Central. "A number of new graduates are seeking employment in both public and private sectors, and at DWC we will offer opportunities to all nationals through our emiratisation initiatives. We have a social obligation in an increasingly competitive sector, and changing skill-sets and human resources are now in high demand."
Since the implementation of the emiratisation initiative in the UAE in 1998, there has been a surge in the employment of skilled nationals in the banking, insurance and trade sectors, climbing at a steady rate. There remains, however, a large number of unemployed nationals, as high as 36,000 in 2006, most of whom are females under the age of 24, placing a large number of fresh graduates in that segment.
"Dubai World Central's Human Resources Strategy aims to build leaders for tomorrow by attracting and retaining skilled employees," continued Sheikh Ahmed. "Areas that fall under DWC's HR strategy include recruitment and retention, emiratisation, training and development, culture and diversity, as well as performance appraisals and CSR initiatives."
Under the HR strategy, a major part of the new work force will include fresh graduates seeking employment in the diversified and challenging government or private sectors with internationally recognized Human Resources programmes.
Dubai World Central plans to employ more than 600 nationals within the next two years, making it one of the country's foremost and quality employers of nationals.
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Dubai World Central to support Emiratisation with new human resource initiative
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 13 - 2007 at 16:57
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Dubai World Central (DWC), the 140 square kilometre urban aviation community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has unveiled a highly Emirati-intensive human resource strategy aimed at shaping the future of the company's workforce locally and globally.
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About Dubai World Central:Dubai World Central (DWC) is a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centred around the world's largest international airport. Currently being built 40 kilometres from the existing Dubai International Airport the project is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.
DWC creates a new benchmark in urban planning and destination living designed to support Dubai's aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and represents one of the most important developments in the history of the United Arab Emirates.
Eventually home to 900,000 people, DWC will be true 'city-within-a-city' with all the amenities that make up a world-class residential destination.
DWC, with infrastructure costs estimated at US $33 billion, comprises six specialized clustered zones: Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), Dubai Logistics City (DLC), Commercial City, Residential City, Enterprise Park and a 36-hole golf resort.
DWC is backed by the Government of Dubai and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai World Central - Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Government of Dubai.
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JXB, when completed, will be the world's biggest passenger and cargo hub, with a capacity of 120 million passengers and more than 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will have six parallel runways and as many concourses with a 91 metre high control tower that will be an aviation landmark in the Middle East.
DLC will be part of the world's first truly integrated multi-modal logistics platform in a single-bonded free zone environment made up of DLC, JXB, Enterprise Park and Jebel Ali Port. It is designed as the region's unchallenged logistics hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS, all within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.
Commercial City will be DWC's business and finance hub featuring more than 850 towers, ranging from 6-75 storeys in height. The city, expected to employ 130,000 people, will also boast 25 hotels ranging from deluxe, through to five-star, four-star and three-star properties.
Residential City will include a mix of two-storey villas and luxury apartment blocks ranging up to 24 storeys in height. Up to 250,000 people are expected to live in this 'city'.
The Golf Resort will feature two 18-hole golf courses, extensive practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse with restaurants and a pro-shop. Up to 2,500 freehold homes will surround the courses. The resort will also feature a high-end boutique hotel.
Enterprise Park will be the region's premier centre of excellence for technology manufacturing and science and technology education.
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Fouad Kassem, MCS/Action, P.O Box 20970, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News EditorTuesday, March 13 - 2007 at 16:57 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This article was updated on Sat May 26 2007.
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