SENAAT launches 'develop to empower' training programme at Tawdheef 2020

• Over 100 jobs openings across the group on showcase at Tawdheef
• 151 UAE Nationals hired in 2019, overachieving the set target by 15%  
• 114,800 hours of training delivered in 2019, 50% increase set for 2020
• An outstanding Emiratisation rate of 68% at holding company level, 71% at leadership level at holding company level and 16% across the group achieved

Abu Dhabi, UAE: SENAAT, one of the largest industrial investment holding companies in the UAE, today announced the launch of 'Develop to Empower', programme to equip UAE Nationals with employability skills thus enhancing the competitiveness of the national workforce in line with SENAAT’s Integrated Emiratisation Strategy and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. 

As part of this initiative, in the first cohort, the human capital development team will seek to register around 320 UAE Nationals at Tawdheef, where SENAAT is participating for the 8th consecutive year as an Industrial Partner.

SENAAT will also be showcasing over 100 potential job openings representing across a wide range of disciplines at the group level and across its subsidiaries, including National Petroleum Construction Company, Agthia, Emirates Steel, Al Foah, Arkan, Al Gharbia Pipe Company and Ducab. 

To date, SENAAT has achieved an outstanding Emiratisation rate of 68% at holding group level, 16% across the group and 71% at the leadership level in the holding company. Over 150 Emirati employees were hired in 2019 throughout the group, overachieving the set target by 15%. In the last three years, it has successfully placed 431 Emirati employees throughout the group, while retaining a significant portion of 1,397 Emiratis in the same period.

H.E. Eng. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, CEO of SENAAT, said: "Human capital development is an integral part of SENAAT’s mandate towards developing the UAE’s industrial sector and building a diversified, knowledge-based economy in line with the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. Our initiatives reflect SENAAT’s commitment to cultivating the capabilities and enhancing the competitiveness of our national talent. This comes in line with the goals and directives of our wise leadership recently stated in the Policy for Advanced Industries announced by the UAE Cabinet, with an objective to attract outstanding talent and create job opportunities for Emiratis."  

Under the 'Develop to Empower' programme, candidates will be assessed and interviewed based on a set criterion, following which they will be assigned to SENAAT's subsidiaries to commence the two-year incentivized programme, thus offering a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience. Upon successful completion of the training, the candidates will assume positions within the respective subsidiary.

Mahmood Al Hameli, Senior Vice President, Business Support at SENAAT, said: "The UAE’s industrial sector has witnessed rapid development and transformation during the past few years. At SENAAT, we believe in preparing a new generation of Emiratis who are equipped to compete, contribute and thrive to drive the next generation of economic growth. The ‘Develop to Empower’ programme offers the UAE Nationals a one-of-its-kind opportunity to achieve their full potential while carving a dynamic career in industrial sectors.”

Al Hameli pointed out that SENAAT has implemented 241 highly sophisticated training programme to date. In 2019, SENAAT and its subsidiary companies delivered 114,800 hours of training, with a target of 50% increase set for 2020.

Specialists in human capital development and recruitment from SENAAT and its subsidiaries will be present at stand A20 in Hall 3, to meet candidates to guide them and provide the necessary and useful information that will positively affect their career.

Tawdheef is taking place until January 29th at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

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About SENAAT:

SENAAT is one of the UAE’s largest industrial holding companies, managing assets for the Government of Abu Dhabi. SENAAT is fully owned by Abu Dhabi Government and has been mandated to create, acquire and optimise industrial businesses in Abu Dhabi and beyond to maximize shareholder value. It is a key contributor to Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the Emirate’s economy away from its reliance on the hydrocarbon sector by developing a strong industrial capability. SENAAT currently operates in four of the key industrial sectors listed in Abu Dhabi 2030 – Metals, Oil & Gas Services, Construction & Building Materials and Food & Beverages Manufacturing. SENAAT contributes to the socio-economic development of Abu Dhabi, in a profitable manner, while developing human capital.

SENAAT, which translates as ‘Industries’ manages nearly AED 27.3 billion of industrial assets and has invested in the non-oil sector an average of AED 1.6 billion a year over the last 10 years. SENAAT employs nearly 23,000 people across its portfolio of nine companies and its leadership is made up mainly of Emirati nationals.

Its subsidiary companies benefit from SENAAT’s unique ability to source innovation, create and grow businesses and provide proactive, strategic input through to commercial productivity. SENAAT aligns itself with its portfolio companies to build world-class companies:

• Emirates Steel

Emirates Steel is the only integrated steel producer in the UAE and one of the largest integrated steel producers in the GCC.

• National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)

NPCC is a major international contractor providing integrated onshore and offshore oil and gas fabrication, support and Engineering, Procurement and Construction services.

• Arkan

Arkan specialises in the manufacturing of building and construction products in the UAE.

• Ducab

Ducab is a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi and Dubai governments and is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality power cables and wires in the Middle East.

• Agthia

Agthia is one of the UAE’s leading food and beverage groups with assets across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.

• Al Foah

Al Foah is the largest date company in the world. It manages the process of packaging, distributing and marketing dates in Abu Dhabi to 48 different countries.

• NTS Group

NTS Group is a joint venture between SENAAT and TUBACEX. It is a specialized manufacturer and provider of repair services for oil & gas downhole tooling components.

• Al Gharbia Pipe Company

Al Gharbia Pipe Company is a joint venture between SENAAT and two of Japan’s leading companies in the steel sector, JFE Steel Corporation and Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc (MISI). It owns and manages the UAE’s first sour service capable, welded steel pipe plant based at Kizad with expected capacity of 240,000 tons annually.

• Ducab Aluminium Company (DAC)

DAC is a joint venture between SENAAT and its portfolio company Ducab, which is currently constructing a facility to manufacture aluminium alloy rods, wires, and bare overhead conductors, mainly for use in cable-making, utilities, and other manufacturing.

For further information, please visit our website: www.SENAAT.co 

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