Dubai, Business News: Al-Futtaim Group, the leading employer of choice for Emiratis in the private sector, has participated in the Ru’ya – Careers UAE redefined! fair, which took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre this month. Building on the framework of the group’s local talent development programme SINYAR and as part of its commitment to supporting the UAE government’s Emiratisation strategy, Al-Futtaim’s participation was an astounding success.
As a pioneering participant in the exhibition, which featured workshops, leader speaker line-up and more, Al-Futtaim introduced its Emiratisation platform SINYAR to UAE nationals. Bolstering its position as a key supporter of UAE nationals’ journey to becoming a part of a skilled, future-ready workforce, the group contributes to the country’s knowledge-based national economy as it empowers talent through career development and upskilling initiatives.
Mrs. Mira Omar Al Futtaim, Emiratisation Council Chairperson said: “We were eager to take part in the Ru’ya career fair, which was inaugurated by H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed AlMansoori, Chairman of Emiratisation at the Human Resources Development Council in Dubai and H.E. Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR). Driven by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Al-Futtaim Group continually aims to bolster its Emirati workforce by attracting and retaining the best talent. As we implement a series of initiatives targeting Emiratis, we are looking to empower citizens to play an integral role in spearheading our growth over the next few years.”
Abdulrahman Saqr, Acting Chief Human Resources Officer, Al-Futtaim said: “We were delighted to meet the next generation of Emirati talent at the Ru’ya Career Fair. By actively participating in this important event, our objective was to attract the brightest minds who are seeking a fulfilling career journey within Al-Futtaim’s business sectors. As a local, family-owned company, we firmly believe in investing in youth and supporting our nation’s future.”
Inviting Emirati talent to converse, collaborate and be inspired by Al-Futtaim’s ethos as one of the most successful organisations in the UAE’s business landscape, the group offered a wide range of full and part-time job opportunities across its wide scope of businesses including Automotive, Real Estate, Shopping Malls, Health Care, Retail, Education, Financial Services & Insurance, and Information Technology. More than 2000 Emiratis applied to positions at the three-day event, demonstrating a keen interest in working at Al-Futtaim.
Abdulrahman Saqr added: “As we look towards 2022 and build on Al-Futtaim’s solid heritage of entrepreneurship to always add value and improve the overall consumer experience, our SINYAR programme will help us provide Emirati talent with the tools for success as they stay ahead and further contribute to the UAE’s accelerating economic growth. We are proud to play a role in the UAE’s accelerating economic growth.”
SINYAR is Al-Futtaim Group’s pioneering programme, dedicated to promoting emerging Emirati talent in support of the UAE Government’s NAFIS initiative, which enables UAE nationals to occupy professional and leadership roles in the public and private sectors.
Al-Futtaim’s SINYAR helps Emiratis understand their core areas of strength and develop through a mix of assessment tools. The programme offers a combination of tailor-made solutions for each employee to help them excel in their career using development intervention, mentoring and fast-track accelerator initiatives.
