Majid Al Futtaim Group receives 450 visitors at its 'UAE Career Day'

'UAE Career Day' is the first and exclusive event to the Group

Dubai, December 26, 2010 - Majid Al Futtaim Group, one of the most prominent developers of large consumer-focused enterprises, held its first 'UAE Career Day' on Sunday, December 19. The event, which was exclusive to the Group, succeeded in attracting more than 450 Emirati visitors from across the UAE. The 'UAE Career Day' was designed to attract young local talent and reflect the Group's commitment to Emiratisation.

Iyad Malas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Group‎ said, "It was a pleasure for our Group to host its first career day dedicated to UAE nationals. Our commitment to participate in the development of the nation's young talent is one of Majid Al Futtaim Group's integral values and reflects our diverse corporate culture."

Ahmed Bin Brek, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Group stated, "Today, Majid AI Futaim Group is established as a leading UAE company with a solid future and great potential for growth. We attribute the Group's success to our people and we are devoted to their continuous development."

Mr Bin Brek added, "I was impressed by the calibre of the 'UAE Career Day' visitors and happy to see the great amount of interest in joining our Group. We are keen to not only attract Emirati talent, whom we see as the drivers of tomorrow's success, but to also invest in their future as well."

The Group's leadership team received the 450 Emirati graduates, senior students and university representatives. The Career Day visitors were introduced to Majid Al Futtaim Group's corporate culture and had the opportunity to interact with the Emirati talent within the Group.

Peter Walichnowski, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Properties commented, "We at Majid Al Futtaim Properties are witnessing steady growth in various parts of our business and are continously seeking local talent to contribute to our promising future. I was excited to meet with the UAE graduates and university students to reaffirm our commitment to develop their professional skills and leadership capabilities."

Emirati university graduates and students who are interested in attending the UAE Career Day can email Majid Al Futtaim Group on uaecareer@maf.ae.

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