62 UAE students benefited from Dubal's summer programme

The programme, which ran from 21 June until the end of July this year, serves two primary purposes:
• It helps realise the vision of H H Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of DUBAL, to raise the standards of professionalism among young UAE Nationals as a means to accelerate the prosperity of the entire nation; and
• It contributes to DUBAL's ongoing corporate Emiratisation strategy by raising awareness and understanding of DUBAL's business.

DUBAL's Marwan Al Sawaleh (General Manager: Human Resources) reports that the participating students were selected from several educational institutions throughout the UAE, including various schools, Al Ain University, the Higher College of Technology, the American University of Sharjah, the American University of Dubai, Sharjah University, NIVE and IAT.

The group, which comprised 48 students from high schools and 18 from various colleges and universities, also included students on DUBAL's Scholarship Programme. Each of the 62 trainees was assigned to one of DUBAL's diverse divisions according to their respective qualifications, educational standards and relevant skills. During the period of the programme, the students were given comprehensive and in-depth insights into DUBAL's major operations and facilities, plus instruction on technical functions and administrative tasks.

The programme culminated in a ceremony on 30 July 2009 at which participation certificates and gifts were presented.

"The students enjoyed the experience, saying that the skills they acquired will benefit them as they continue their studies as well as in their working careers. From a corporate perspective, they left with a better understanding and enhanced perceptions of DUBAL, which we believe will encourage more UAE Nationals to consider heavy industry as a promising career option."

says Al Sawaleh.