Jumeirah Group, a luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has celebrated the first 19 graduates from its “Kafaát” training programme, which aims to develop the next generation of Emirati talent for careers in the hospitality industry.

Launched in collaboration with Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), NAFIS and the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, the tailor-made five-week training programme was developed to hone and nurture Emirati talent aspiring for a future in the country’s hospitality market.

The exclusive training course aims to promote and accelerate UAE National development initiatives within Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts by providing locals with the necessary means and tools to further enhance their knowledge whilst paving the path for a progressive future with the hospitality company.

Muneera Al Taher, Vice President Human Resources Operations and Emiratisation at Jumeirah Group, said: “As a homegrown luxury hospitality group, we are committed to fostering Emirati talent and are proud to offer our full support in enticing more Emiratis to consider this dynamic field for their career development, in line with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031.”

Maryam Al Maeeni, Director, Industry Nationalization at Dubai College of Tourism said: “We are delighted to celebrate the graduation of the first cohort of the Kafaát training programme. It is a testament to the strong collaboration between the public and private sectors to support and accelerate the Emiratisation programme in line with the goal of our visionary leadership to create a path for more and more Emiratis to find suitable employment across multiple disciplines including tourism, as envisaged under the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.

“We also express our appreciation for the significant contributions from our partners including Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. We congratulate the graduates on taking their first step towards achieving their dream-careers in one of the most vital sectors contributing to the national economy, and look forward to their continued success.”

The successful graduates will now continue their journey within the Jumeirah Hospitality Programme. – TradeArabia News Service