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- Exclusive opportunities for Emirati graduates to join management training programme
- Top 20 candidates to participate in unique career development and training workshop
Dubai - Majid Al Futtaim, the Dubai-based retail, leisure and entertainment industry leader, will showcase a range of career opportunities available to young Emirati professionals at the Careers UAE 2015 taking place at World Trade Centre in Dubai this week, including programmes open exclusively to top Emirati talent.
Majid Al Futtaim is seeking Emirati professionals to fill positions available across its different business units that span the properties, retail and entertainment sectors and incorporate brands such as Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, Ski Dubai and VOX Cinemas. Human Resource group leaders from Majid Al Futtaim will hold initial interview meetings with candidates throughout the three day event from 28th - 30th April 2015.
The company is offering several unique career development programmes exclusive to recent and upcoming Emirati university graduates. Those include;
The six month Khutwa Programme, open only to Emiratis, is an innovative programme designed to help new graduates learn all aspects of Majid Al Futtaim Ventures and find the best opportunity that suits their passion and skills. Participants will spend three to six months in rotational positions across the group, getting exposure to all divisions covering leisure and entertainment, fashion, cinema, and healthcare.
Management Trainee Programme: Majid Al Futtaim is reserving positions for fresh Emirati graduates to enter a career development programme designed to help develop future leaders. Its Properties business unit and Carrefour brand both have one year Management Training Programme, which are prioritised for locals to expose individuals across a variety of commercial departments including human resources, finance and customer service among others.
Career Development and Coaching Day: For this programme Majid Al Futtaim will select the top 20 job seekers submitting their CVs during the event to participate in an intensive day-long career development day. Participants will get access to HR and business leaders from across the company as well as access to career coaches. The programme will cover resume building, interviewing skills and career development planning advice.
Mouien Al-Madhoun, Chief HR Officer at Majid Al Futtaim, said:"This is a special year for Majid Al Futtaim as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of City Centre Deira, the first integrated shopping mall in the region and the project that started us on the path to become what we are today. We want to mark this anniversary by reinforcing our long-standing support of the national effort to develop world-class, home-grown Emirati talent. The Careers UAE event gives us an opportunity to present innovative new ways we can find the best and brightest local talent who could grow into future Majid Al Futtaim leaders."
Majid Al Futtaim's culture encourages the recruitment and nurture of Emirati talent and creates opportunities for them to grow within the organisation. As part of that culture, the company maintains relationships with a number of leading universities, participating in work shadow programme, summer trainee programmes, extended internships and other initiatives to give students practical experience and introduce them to the diverse range of opportunities available in the private sector. Young professionals recruited into the company benefit from structured, ongoing learning and development programme as well as the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the best Emirati and international professionals and experts in the industry.
"We are proud of the fact that we have Emirati's in senior level positions across our operations in the UAE. It shows young professionals the tremendous potential private sector careers offer. If you are truly passionate about building an interesting and successful career, we create an environment that provides a diverse range of opportunities and encourages our people to explore their entrepreneurial spirit," added Al-Madhoun.
The legal name of this company is "Majid Al Futtaim" and should not be shortened or replaced by an acronym to avoid confusion with another business entity.
Disclaimer: All facts and figures in this release are accurate at the time of issuance.
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About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man's vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to 'create great moments for everyone, every day'. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates' most respected and successful businesses spanning 13 international markets, employing 27,000 people, and achieving the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the Middle East.
Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 17 shopping malls, 11 hotels and three mixed-use communities in MENA, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, City Centre malls, and also four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. It holds exclusive rights to the Carrefour franchise in 38 markets across Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, operating a portfolio of over 60 hypermarkets and over 70 supermarkets in 13 countries.
Majid Al Futtaim operates 129 VOX Cinema screens and 17 Magic Planets across the region, in addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai and iFly Dubai, among others. Majid Al Futtaim launched the first LEGO-certified store in the Middle East and is parent to the consumer finance company issuing 'Najm' credit cards, a fashion retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Juicy Couture and Halston Heritage, and a healthcare business. In addition, it also has a joint venture operation with Dalkia and has recently expanded into food and beverage in partnership with Gourmet Gulf.
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