Students from various universities attend work experience programme

Programme covers Finance, HR and Marketing

Dubai, UAE; November 24, 2009: Hamptons International, the premier global property Services Company regionally headquartered in Dubai, recently offered an intensive vocational training programme for university students in the UAE.

The two- to four-week programme, covering finance, human resources and marketing, was open for UAE nationals and aimed at strengthening the skill-sets of students. Hamptons also offers three-month part-time positions for the students thus giving them a head-start to their career.

A spokesperson for Hamptons International management said: "Hamptons has over 140 years of global experience in property services. Through our vocational training programme for UAE national students, we aimed at sharing our knowledge base and preparing them for promising careers. Inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai., this initiative highlights our commitment to work closely with the local community and support the Emiratisation programme of the Government, and is the least we can do to give back to Dubai."

Five students from various universities in the UAE attended the programme, with experts from Hamptons offering insightful lectures and presentations as well as practical training. The work experience programme concluded with a Graduation Day held at the Hamptons office in Emaar Business Park.

Hamptons International has an extensive portfolio of leading property projects in the UAE and across a number of international markets including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, India, Italy, Monaco, the UK and the Seychelles. Acquired by Emaar in 2006, Hamptons has over 85 offices worldwide, providing customers with a wealth of property opportunities and access to a diverse property portfolio.

The company offers the entire spectrum of realty services including residential and commercial sales, leasing and property management, international sales, valuations, research studies and mortgage advisory.

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