DUBAI (WAM)
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai College of Tourism and its strategic partners, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the NAFIS programme, and the Community Development Authority in Dubai, hosted a Hospitality Industry Open Day that resulted in more than 100 job opportunities for Emirati candidates.
This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to empower Emiratis to enter the private sector and aligns with the UAE's Emiratisation strategy.
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Emirati Human Resources Development Council, said, “This event empowers Emirati talent to join vital sectors like hospitality, a cornerstone of our economy. Through initiatives like these, we are not only opening up career opportunities but also contributing to the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to establish Dubai as one of the world’s top urban economies.
"By enabling Emiratis to enter this growing sector, we are helping sustain Dubai and the UAE's leadership in the global tourism landscape and enhancing their status as top international destinations. Our commitment extends beyond offering jobs; it is about ensuring sustainable career development, allowing Emiratis to play an essential role in shaping the future of both our economy and global tourism.”
The event attracted top hospitality brands and individual hotels, offering Emiratis various roles across leading global hotels. Participating establishments included Palazzo Versace Dubai, Hilton (Conrad Hotel Dubai, Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina, DoubleTree Dubai Business Bay, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers), Rixos Premium Dubai – JBR, REVIER HOTEL DUBAI, Accor (Swissôtel, Grand Plaza Mövenpick, Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments, Novotel, Ibis, Adagio Premium, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach), Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East, Marriott (Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, JW Marriott Marquis, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates, The Abu Dhabi Edition, Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi), IHG, Hyatt (Hyatt Place, Hyatt Centric, Grand Hyatt Dubai, Andaz Dubai The Palm, Hyatt Regency Creek Heights, Hyatt Regency Dubai Deira), and Kerzner (One&Only The Palm, Bab Al Shams, One&Only Royal Mirage, Atlantis The Royal, Atlantis The Palm).
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai was established by a decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
It includes representatives from both the government and private sectors, aiming to create a reference entity representing stakeholders involved in the development of Emirati human resources in the private sector in Dubai, ensuring an attractive and stimulating environment for attracting Emirati human resources, and ensuring the alignment of Emirati students' educational outcomes with the labour market requirements in the emirate according to strategic sectors.