Dubai Knowledge Village felicitates business partners at annual Iftar gathering

Abdullah Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director General, UAE Ministry for Social Affairs, graced the annual Iftar gathering held at Murooj Rotana Dubai. The event was attended by senior officials, business leaders, industry professionals and more than 300 guests.

Al Suwaidi said:

'The UAE Ministry of Social Affairs has developed a concerted role in social responsibility by establishing a fund under the Council of Ministers, with the vision to elevate the levels of social and welfare services in the community. As part of this mandate, the UAE Government is keen to expand the role of the private sector depending on its commitment and involvement in such activities.'

He added: 'The initiatives that were launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, have achieved significant participation from the society. Initiatives such as Dubai Cares and Noor Dubai serve as benchmarks for the private sector to support the social responsibility cause.'

Presenting certificates of appreciation to the business partners, Dr Ayoub Kazim, Executive Director, Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai International Academic City, said: "Human capital being one of the key enablers of knowledge economy, we believe facilitating the formation of a competent talent pool is central to a dynamic national approach to diverse economic, social and cultural challenges we face today.

'Today, I am proud that DKV has achieved several significant milestones and continues to fulfil its mandate of promoting human resource development in Dubai and the wider region. Needless to say, none of our achievements would have been possible without the commitment and cooperation of our business partners who have played a vital role in our fast-track growth.'

DKV's Business Partner Judith Barton, Managing Director, The Development Partnership said: "Dubai Knowledge Village has created an environment allowing us to grow our people assessment and development practice across the region. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with the knowledge cluster."

DKV Business Partner Deepak Chainani, Country Manager - UAE & Qatar, ACCA Middle East, said: "We opened our office in the Dubai Knowledge Village some five years ago, and we have both greatly enjoyed and benefitted from our time in this vibrant business centre."

Launched in 2003, Dubai Knowledge Village aims to consolidate the status of the emirate as a unique hub that offers suitable investment opportunities in human capital empowerment, skills development and enhancement.

The free zone cluster has evolved into an effective catalyst for training and learning for the entire MENA region, hosting a large number of HR training and development centres, management consultancies and e-learning providers.