Emiratisation programme drives ahead at Dubai World Trade Centre

Over 25 UAE nationals have joined DWTC since 2006, with new employees receiving significant opportunities for personal and professional development in the region's fast-growing real estate, hospitality, convention and exhibitions industries.

The majority of senior management positions are now filled by UAE nationals, covering a wide range of roles from project managers to human resources and sales. The number of UAE nationals employed in senior positions by DWTC has now more than doubled from 45 in 2004 to 94 at the present.

In addition to seven new top management positions, DWTC has appointed another 18 UAE nationals as middle managers during the past four months.

"By employing such a significant number of UAE nationals to these prominent and important positions, DWTC is demonstrating its commitment to realising their full potential," said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre.

"The local economy benefits as a whole from their skills and experience as some of the finest business leaders the UAE has to offer, and we are privileged to be in a position to offer employment to such talented individuals," he added.

Recent appointments include Essa Al Zaabi, who has joined DWTC as director of human resources, while Dr. Wafi Dawood takes up a position as director of corporate performance and quality. Khaled Y. Al Fahim has become development manager for DWTC's ambitious real estate projects with Mohammad Ali Mohd Ahmed Al Shihhe joining as sales manager, property.

"I am honoured to join such a forward thinking and dynamic employer who is expanding rapidly and has become one of the major industry leaders in the region," said Al Zaabi.

Dr. Dawood added: "I am delighted to have joined Dubai World Trade Centre and to have the opportunity as a UAE national to contribute to the prosperity of my country and drive its development forward."

Jamal Salem Humaid Al Shaer also joins the company in the role of project manager while Yousef Al Ali and Amer Mohd Ali Ahmad take up positions as assistant project managers.

"We view these appointments as an important investment for the future of Dubai World Trade Centre. A core component of our human resources strategy is to find, train and retain talented UAE nationals who will help us to grow our business on a global scale," concluded Al Marri.

In addition to operating the region's leading venues for conferences, conventions and exhibitions, DWTC also plays in a key role as a developer of new real estate projects, a leader in the hospitality industry and the organiser of many major industry congresses and exhibitions.

As a result, careers with DWTC provide strong international professional experience and the opportunity to provide high-level services to many of the world's leading brands.

DWTC has been named as one of the "Gulf's Global Stars" by World Business, the international publication of INSEAD, the Business School for the World.