20 students chosen from schools, colleges across the emirates will provide feedback to Emaar top management
Rotating experiential learning programme provides real-world, hands on training
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.
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About Emaar Properties PJSC:
Emaar Properties PJSC is one of the world's largest real estate companies and is rapidly evolving to become a global provider of premier lifestyles. Powered by its Vision 2010 to become one of the most valuable companies in the world, Emaar is charting a new course of growth with a two-pronged strategy of geographical expansion and business segmentation.
Emaar has highlighted its remarkable global growth by debuting on the Financial Times Global 500 ranking, which provides an annual snapshot of the world's largest companies. Emaar has been assigned A- and A3 ratings with stable outlook by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services, respectively.
Replicating its successful business model in Dubai, Emaar is extending its expertise in creating master-planned communities to international markets. Emaar is also developing new competencies in malls, hospitality and leisure, education, healthcare, finance and industry, which have evolved from its integrated approach to customer service and property development.
Listed on the Dubai Financial Market, part of the Dow Jones Arabia Titans Index and certified to ISO9001:2000 for quality standards, Emaar is developing Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower , and The Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment destinations. In Saudi Arabia, Emaar is developing the US$26.6 billion King Abdullah Economic City, the region's largest private sector-led project. Emaar's portfolio currently covers the following countries: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, Libya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, the US, the UK, France and Canada.
An award-winning developer, Emaar has strengthened its product sale competencies, market reach and best practices through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures. Emaar acquired John Laing Homes, America's second largest privately held home builder; Hamptons International, UK's premier realtor; and formed a joint venture with US-based Turner International to strengthen execution capabilities.
Emaar has joined hands with Giorgio Armani and Accor Hotels to strengthen its presence in hospitality, and will launch ten luxury Armani resorts and hotels world-wide and 100 Formule 1 budget hotels in India. The company is opening educational institutions and healthcare centres in South Asia, Middle East and North Africa and the Subcontinent. Emaar acquired Singapore-based leading education provider, Raffles Campus, to extend expertise to its educational institutions.
Emaar holds 30 per cent equity in Dubai Bank, focused on retail and commercial banking. Emaar is also the largest shareholder in Amlak Finance, UAE's leading Islamic home financing company. For more information, visit www.emaar.com.
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