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Abu Dhabi Ports Company's Employee Development Recognised by Global Accountancy Body
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Abu Dhabi, August 29, 2010 - ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants, has recognised Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports Company
for qualifying as an ACCA Approved Employer - professional development. This status acknowledges the high standards of training and development which Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports Company provides for its employees. The ACCA Approved Employer programme complements ACCA's global Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme. Under the scheme, workplace learning, e-learning via the internet or other multimedia, writing and presenting business articles and attendance at courses and seminars are all recognised as CPD activities, which is the process by which accountants keep their skills and knowledge continuously updated, after qualifying.
Tony Douglas, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports Company, said: "I am delighted we have been recognized by a major professional association. Modern businesses need to invest in their people who are the single most important asset any company can have. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equipped to help the company deliver its responsibilities for the benefit of Abu Dhabi, the nation and ourselves. Developing our training programmes enhances the development of careers and performance and ensures skills are maintained and updated to help us in our efforts to realize our key role in the Vision 2030 plan of the emirate."
Deepak Chainani, ACCA Country Manager of UAE & Qatar, said: "Increasingly, the provision of comprehensive training and development is seen as an important factor by employees when considering which employer to choose. ACCA's approved employer programme provides a benchmark of good practice to employers around the world and gives Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports Company public recognition for the quality of support and training they invest in their employees."
As part of the programme, employers whose training schemes meet ACCA's rigorous criteria can become ACCA Approved Employers under the professional development stream, and are rewarded with a broad range of tools to help implement their staff development programmes.
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About Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports Company
Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports Company
(ADPC) is a developer of ports, industrial zones, trade & logistics zones, and related services. Its purpose is to create a sustainable growth platform that spurs economic expansion and diversification for Abu Dhabi. ADPC was established by Emiri decree number 6, 2006, and has been mandated to construct, develop and manage all ports and related infrastructure in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (with the exception of military and oil & gas ports). More information is available on the website: www.adpc.ae For more information, please contact:
Michael Vertigans
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Tel: +971 2 695 2976
M: +971 (0)50 614 4714
Fax: +971 2 695 2177
E-mail: michael.vertigans@adpc.ae
Guy Perry
Media Specialist, Corporate Affairs
Tel: 971 2 695 2905
M: 971 (0)50 642 2395
Fax +971 2 695 2111
Email guy.perry@adpc.ae
PO Box 54477, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Website www.adpc.ae
Ehab El Habbal
Hill & Knowlton
Account Manager
Tel: +971 2 447 2805
Mob: +971 (0)50 551 7277
Email: ehab.elhabbal@hillandknowlton.com
Website: www.hillandknowlton.com
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