Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), a member of Tecom Business Parks, will organise the second edition of 'DKV Training Open Week,' a five-day event offering 26 different workshops catering to the needs of various business sectors.

The training programme, set to begin from June 22 at the Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Centre, is an annual initiative showcasing new methodologies and cutting edge practices to facilitate the growth of diverse industries in the UAE.

Dr Ayoub Kazim, executive director, Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai International Academic City, said: “With the support of our business partners, DKV is delighted to organize the second edition of the training initiative featuring industry specific seminars and workshops."

He said the workshops will target niche business sectors and reflect DKV's endeavour to assist organizations in developing a highly skilled workforce.

“As a hub hosting several companies specialising in human resource development, Dubai Knowledge Village is keen to foster Dubai as the region’s vital centre for individual professional training and excellence,” he added.

Interactive segments on human resources, sales, information technology, project management, learning and development, marketing, leadership as well as accounting will be incorporated into the agenda of the training initiative this year.

The event will bring together chief executives, HR directors, IT managers, sales managers, proprietors, engineers and customer care managers to share knowledge with peers in the business community.

Hasan Makansi, head of partner development, DKV and Dubai International Academic City, said: “The DKV Training Open Week underlines our commitment to developing workplace skills in the UAE. We believe it is crucial to equip our talent pool with relevant skill sets and knowledge to match the requirements of a fast expanding indigenous economy.”

Among the DKV business partners who will lend their expertise to the event include Gibson Consulting, a business strategy consultancy that provides state-of-the-art training and development design to over 65 multinational organizations; Synergy/Global Knowledge, the world's leading Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions; and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Middle East, a global body for professional accountants.-TradeArabia News Service