Company announces plans to hire 100 UAE nationals by 2015

Dubai, UAE; March 5, 2012:  Network International, a leading independent payment solutions provider in the Middle East, today announced its first-ever participation at the annual Careers UAE Fair, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

Network International plans to recruit at least 20 UAE national fresh graduates at Careers UAE 2012, as a major step towards realising its long-term vision of achieving 40 per cent Emiratisation across its UAE office. Over the next three years, Network International also aims to systematically recruit and train over 100 UAE Nationals to offer them a dedicated career path in the financial services sector.

Network International's participation at Careers UAE 2012 is part of the company's Emiratisation drive to attract, retain and develop the skills of UAE nationals. Network International offers UAE National graduates career opportunities across all organisational functions from client management to operations, IT, finance, HR and strategy.

"As we continue to grow our operations in the UAE and overseas, we recognise the importance of recruiting the very best local talent," said Abdulla Qassem, Chairman, Network International. "We look forward to making our debut at Careers UAE, and introducing our rapidly growing company to the next generation of decision-makers in the UAE financial services industry. Network International remains committed to playing a significant role in the empowerment of UAE nationals, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the nation."

Network International's comprehensive Emiratisation strategy not only focuses on hiring UAE's nationals but also invests in education and training. To achieve the company's goal of being a leading financial services employer in the UAE, it has developed a range of on-the-job training programmes for young Emirati graduates, supported by ongoing coaching and mentoring initiatives. 

"Network International is deeply proud of creating a stimulating work environment, where talented UAE Nationals seeking a rewarding career in the financial services industry can thrive," said Clive Harrison, Senior Vice President - HR and Corporate Services, Network International. "Along with our technological prowess, we believe that our biggest assets are our people, and we look forward to welcoming a new group of graduates soon."

"We welcome UAE National graduates who are ambitious and want to build a meaningful career, as we strongly believe that the growth we will experience over coming years will bring significant opportunities for our employees." he added.

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About Network International:
Established in 1994, Network International LLC is the largest acquirer, and one of the leading payment solutions providers in the Middle East, geared to meet the needs of banks, financial institutions and large and individual retailers. It is a Principal Member of Visa International and MasterCard International for the UAE, offering customers the most comprehensive range of payment products and services for both the Issuing and Acquiring segment of the card payment industry. Offerings include credit and debit card processing services, ATM management and monitoring, merchant acquiring plus consumer finance applications. Network International provides consultancy services ranging from planning and designing, to developing of new card and consumer finance products and services.

Network International is the first independent vendor certified by both Visa & MasterCard for card payments in the Middle East. It is the UAE's largest payment acquirer for Credit & Debit Cards and the largest third-party processing vendor offering complete EMV certified solutions as institutions migrate to EMV Smart Card technology.

For further information, please contact:
Sudha Chandran / Sameh Hamtini
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-4507600
Fax: 971-4-4358040
Email: s.chandran@asdaa.com / s.hamtini@asdaa.com
 

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