Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone in the emirate, and its subsidiary – Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), will unveil more than 100 job openings for Emiratis, at an event in February.

Tawdheef, Abu Dhabi’s leading recruitment event for UAE Nationals, will be held from February 1 to 3, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

During the event the two entities will greet Emirati job seekers with details of the employment opportunities currently available for port operations staff and clerks, said a statement.

Abu Dhabi Ports is presenting the job opportunities for Emirati talent as part of its planned efforts to achieve 51 per cent Emiratisation in 2016. Building on the 47 per cent Emiratisation rate achieved in 2015, it added.

The company will also detail its tailor-made mentoring, training and development programmes to develop Emirati talent at the event, it said.

Abu Dhabi Ports will offer 64 jobs and Abu Dhabi Terminals 63 positions across all departments of the two companies. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted and applications will be collected for these positions at Tawdheef, added the statement.

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to undergo intensive training programmes conducted at the state-of-the-art training facilities, and on-the-job practical training.  A dedicated mentor will extend support and guidance to them on all career related matters, it further stated.

Abdullah Al Hameli, vice president-Emiratisation, human resources and administration, Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “Along with job offers, we will also tell the young nationals the success stories of our Emirati employees, including women, who have excelled in their important and responsible positions.

“Their achievements prove that Abu Dhabi Ports has been successful in providing the Emiratis with exceptional opportunities and environment for personal and professional growth, beyond merely attracting them to the company,” he said.

Eisa Hasan Al Marzouqi, senior human resources director at Abu Dhabi Terminals, said: “Emiratisation is our top priority and we are committed to have UAE Nationals in all levels of the organisation, from senior and middle management to supervisory and practical roles in operations and engineering positions at Khalifa Port Container Terminal.”

“For career development, there is an ongoing training programme, which focuses on the training and education of the UAE nationals and provides them with opportunities for advancement,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service