Dubai: 17 June, 2009 - Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), the region's premier destination for human resources management and a member of TECOM Investments, highlighted the role of Partner Development Management (PDM) in creating a platform to exchange knowledge and best practices, at the 4th annual Human Assets Expansion Middle East Congress in Dubai.

In the event, which was held between 15-17 June, Dr. Ayoub Kazim, Executive Director, Dubai Knowledge Village offered a presentation on 'The Growing Talent and Creating Employment Opportunities through Ongoing Educational Excellence and Reform'.

Launched in January 2007, Partner Development Management (PDM) aims to support business partners through fostering their interaction with the TECOM community as well as other industries, maximizing their exposure and visibility, and helping them reach their target market via building appropriate marketing channels.

Within 30 months, PDM has successfully conducted 158 workshops and seminars that have been attended by approximately 15,000 professionals. It has also launched initiatives such as the Business Sustainability and Support Centre to help companies based at TECOM Investments manage their operations during recessionary times, and the DKV Breakfast Club, one of the knowledge-cluster's signature events. The TECOM SME Builder and the DKV Training Open Week are some of the other programmes spearheaded by Dubai Knowledge Village.

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About Dubai Knowledge Village
Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), launched in 2003, places the Middle East on the map as a destination for learning excellence. Its 1 KM long picturesque campus provides a ready environment for a variety of knowledge-based entities including training centres and learning support entities. This thriving knowledge community was founded as part of a long-term economic strategy to develop the region's talent pool and accelerate its move into a knowledge-based economy.  Benefits for Dubai Knowledge Village partners include 100% foreign ownership, 100% freedom from taxes, 100% repatriation of assets and profits and effortless visa issuance procedures. DKV has over 450 partners which include training centres, professional centres and HR companies. DKV also enjoys the distinction of being the world's only Free Zone totally focused on professional training and learning support services. 

For further information, please call:
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