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ABU DHABI: Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway, has launched a new training and employment programme, as part of the company’s continuous commitment to support Emiratisation.
Etihad Rail is a positive contributor to the UAE government’s initiative to employ its citizens in a meaningful and efficient manner in both the public and private sector, by continuing to create jobs and provide the necessary training, development programmes and vocational guidance as a way of encouraging employment among citizens, boosting their opportunities in the job market, and empowering them to make a significant contribution to the UAE economy.
As one of the steps involved in Etihad Rail’s Emiratisation programme, the contractors and joint venture partners working on the Design and Build elements of Stage Two of the Pan-Emirates railway network will train and hire fifty suitably qualified UAE nationals in various disciplines and fields in the industry.
Speaking on the project, Saeed Al Ahbabi, Chief Corporate Support Officer at Etihad Rail, said, “We are very proud to be opening up 50 additional job opportunities to Emirati employees through our local partners, in line with the directives of our Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Executive Council Member and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court. As of today, approximately 80% of our higher management structure is Emirati. Now that Stage Two of the national project is under way, we shall be recruiting from across all seven Emirates and the training, followed by suitable employment, will equip each one of them technically and professionally to facilitate their growth, enable them to become leading proponents of the transport and infrastructure industry.”
Al Ahbabi added: “The main goal of the programme is to provide UAE national engineers with the necessary experience to implement strategic projects. It complements Etihad Rail’s existing employment, training and development strategies to recruit and develop UAE Nationals, ensuring that they become the leaders of tomorrow. Further opportunities and initiatives in support of Emiratisation will be introduced in the future as the national railway project progresses.”
The Etihad Rail Board of Directors have always been keen to devise initiatives and programmes that support the people of the United Arab Emirates and provide appropriate training and work opportunities for them. This enables them to achieve their ambitions and employ their skills and talent in order to become an important part of the nation’s march over the next 50 years leading to the UAE’s centenary, an innovative approach that was launched recently by the wise leadership in order to take further giant strides in the country's infrastructure and economy.
Three years ago, Etihad Rail established a programme with ADVETI, the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute, to propel Emirati graduates towards a fulfilling career in transport engineering and management. The first batch of Emirati students will be graduating next year after completing their studies with on-the-job work experience with Etihad Rail DB, the joint venture between Etihad Rail and Deutsche Bahn (DB), Europe’s largest rail freight business operating Stage One of the network. Participants are able to specialise in one of four specialisations: train captain, train controller, rolling stock technician and systems technician. A second batch of graduates, including four females, has since enrolled for the Diploma course, and they have joined the first group of 10 students, the success of whom has been a complimentary testament to the accomplishments of the Diploma program.
For this latest initiative, Etihad Rail will be recruiting male and female university graduates with majors in Engineering for three-year training programme that will equip them with global certification on completion.
Etihad Rail’s contractors will be required to submit a detailed training scheme proposal within 30 days of receiving their notice to proceed, and employment of the trainees must commence within three months. The Emirati trainees will be constantly assessed according to their Personal Development Plans which will be formalized within 60 days of placement. The plan will support various aspects of trainee development, including Design, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Construction, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management and HSE skills.
The company is inviting applications from suitably qualified UAE nationals who should send their CVs to 50jobs@etihadrail.ae for consideration.
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About Etihad Rail:
Etihad Rail was established in June 2009 under Federal Law No. 2, with the mandate to manage the development, construction and operation of the UAE’s national freight and passenger railway network. The railway network will link the principal centres of population and industry of the UAE, and will form a vital part of the planned railway network across the GCC.
Etihad Rail has successfully completed Stage One of the network. Stage One is fully operational and was delivered on schedule and within budget. The route spans 264 km, transporting granulated sulphur from sources at Shah and Habshan to the export point at Ruwais. Stage Two links the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia from Fujairah Port to Ghuweifat through Mussafah, Khalifa Port and Jebel Ali Port. Built to international standards, Etihad Rail’s state-of-the-art network will span approximately 1,200 km, acting as a catalyst for economic growth and sustained social development. Upon completion, the railway will redefine logistics and transport in the region, providing a modern, safe, efficient and sustainable mode of transport that will connect all regions of the UAE to its neighbouring GCC countries.
For further information or enquiries,
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E-mail: Leen.Charafeddin@viola.ae
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