Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) have invited young Emirati nationals to a recruitment event on September 30 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE, as part of their ongoing commitment to empowering UAE nationals.

The event is being organised with the Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council, the government employment agency for Emirati job seekers, and provides a helpful and necessary information platform for all those who are interested in pursuing a promising career in the UAE’s growing ports industry, said a statement.

ADPC owns, manages and operates nine non-oil and gas ports across the emirate, ranging from busy commercial ports in Abu Dhabi to community ports in the Western region supporting local industry, fishing and leisure activities. ADT is the operator of the flagship Khalifa Port container terminal.

The attendees will hear presentations about ADPC and ADT explaining the nature of the ports industry, the in-house training and the exciting potential career opportunities.

They will discuss the opportunities in one-on-one meetings with ADPC and ADT’s industry professionals and members of the human resources department.

The companies are looking to fill around 80 new job openings with more opportunities to be announced in the near future.

The majority of the jobs being recruited for, are in port operations and include clerical as well as non-clerical positions.

The first half of the year saw an increase of 22 per cent in the number of containers handled at Khalifa Port and an increase of 37 per cent in the general cargo traffic moving through Abu Dhabi’s ports, when compared to the same period last year.

Capt Mohammed Juma Al Shamisi, chief executive officer, ADPC, said: “As our business continues to grow, we are looking for new employees to join our team, and one of our core objectives is the development and training of UAE nationals across a wide range of career areas, driving the national goal of empowering Emirati talent.

“Today, over 90 per cent of world trade travels by ship. This figure alone confirms the importance of qualified maritime and ports personnel to help us achieve our growth ambitions and to support the diversification of the economy. The maritime industry offers a vast range of exciting career opportunities to develop a strong, dynamic and future-oriented Emirati workforce.” - TradeArabia News Service