TECOM Investments to recruit 30 UAE Nationals at Careers UAE 2007

Mustaqbali is a six-month programme aimed at recruiting UAE nationals with management potential.

Abdullatif Almulla, CEO of TECOM Investments, said: "TECOM's Mustaqbali program has been created to further the Emiratisation vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

"In response to his call for integrating more UAE nationals in the private sector, we have devised this unique program that selects promising talent and supports the growth of their competencies through practical experience and workplace mentoring. The Mustaqbali program's individuality and secret to success lies in the balance between the nurturing of individual aptitude and the one-to-one guidance provided both in immediate scenarios as well as in long-term career path development.

"We have faith in the potential of the new generation and in their capability to take on professional challenges in diverse sectors. Having grown up in a multicultural environment, young UAE nationals are the key to harnessing the best balance of homegrown values with the positive aspects of other nations represented in the UAE."

"TECOM Investments not only offers fresh graduates a challenging work environment but also aims to fully supporting their drive for success," Almulla said.

"TECOM is committed to developing national talent and strongly supports Emiratisation. The Mustaqbali programme translates our intentions into action," adds Sabah Al Asmawi, Director of Corporate Communications - TECOM Investments. "Our experiences have convinced us there is an enormous wealth of talent graduating from colleges every year. Careers UAE is a great venue for TECOM to connect directly with this emerging generation of skilled job seekers."

In the Mustaqbali programme, graduates go through the normal hiring process. They are awarded positions in TECOM based on their interests. Potential and qualifications.

The programme offers new recruits the chance to receive on the job training, an induction programme, communications skills, customer service skills, ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) and a qualification in team leadership.

Alongside members of the Mustaqbali programme, UAE national employees of TECOM will be available to share their first hand experiences of working with TECOM investments at the Careers UAE 2007 Exhibition.

Through this program, TECOM aims to locate and hone UAE national talent that can go on to becoming a valuable part of other Dubai Holding entities.

The TECOM Investments stand, within the Dubai Holding arena, is located at Zabeel Hall, No. Z-E1.