Dubai, UAE, September 1, 2007: Twenty UAE national undergraduate students lately completed a successful rotating experiential learning programme with Emaar Properties. The two-month summer training programme, part of the company’s social responsibility efforts and its commitment to Emiratisation, exposed students to the company’s planning, operations, communications and management suites.
The students, selected from schools and universities around the UAE on the basis of their academic strength, were rotated through a number of Emaar departments to give them the broadest possible learning experience and a first-hand look at the global developer’s strategies and vision execution. Ranked in the Financial Times Global 500 list, Emaar is one of the fastest-growing global enterprises with operations across industrial, commercial, retail and lifestyle sectors.
Mariam Al Shamsi, Senior Manager - Recruitment and National Development, Emaar Properties, said: “Emaar already has a sterling track record in Emiratisation, and the summer programme for UAE nationals was specifically formulated to encourage talented students to find challenging job opportunities within the company. By familiarising themselves with Emaar, they had the opportunity to understand our vision and mission and were understand how a truly global company operates.”
Following a detailed orientation and introduction to Emaar and its subsidiaries, each trainee attended intensive programmes on key business tools including communication skills, presentation skills and time management, she said.
Ms Al Shamsi added: “There is no substitute for the hands-on experience of working in a dynamic work environment. Emaar’s training programme is both grooming ground and business management workshop, formulated to expose young nationals to a positive work culture and expand their horizons. We remain committed to encouraging stronger national participation in our workforce.”
The trainees will present their key findings and insights on the experience to Emaar’s top management. Their feedback, Ms Al Shamsi added, is vital in giving Emaar fresh perspectives on its operations and providing feedback on the training programme for future years.
Established in 1997, Emaar currently employs has over 600 employees reporting to the corporate headquarters in Dubai and over 5,000 employees across all offices globally.
