Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) has partnered with Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) for an initiative that encourages young nationals to join the hospitality sector.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is in line with TCA Abu Dhabi’s “Khibrati” programme and will further support ADNH to develop and empower young UAE nationals to play a greater role in the hotel industry.

The MoU was signed by Hareb Al-Muhairy, board member and managing director of ADNH and Nasser Al-Reyami, standards regulations and licensing department director, TCA Abu Dhabi.

Under the terms of the agreement, TCA Abu Dhabi will facilitate the enrolment of Emirati students in the Khibrati programme by coordinating the recruitment process and the relationship with colleges and universities. Subsequently, ADNH offers internship programmes developed at international standards and operated by international brands namely: The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, and Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, among others.

“With a collection of iconic hotels managed by reputable hotel operators, ADNH is uniquely positioned as a strategic partner in TCA Abu Dhabi’s Khibrati Programme”, said Al Muhairy. “Through our hotels, we have unique capabilities to provide training programmes tailored at widely acknowledged international standards to ensure our interns will become part of the hospitality world.”

Al Reyami said: “We are very pleased to be involved in this initiative with our colleagues at Abu Dhabi National Hotels to develop a long-term partnership to benefit Emiratis embarking on careers in the hospitality sector. Tourism and hospitality is a major part of our economy and will continue to grow in importance over the coming years.

“We are confident that the partnership with ADNH, one of the largest hotel owner and operator in UAE, will give young Emirati students a fantastic springboard into the hospitality sector”, he added. – TradeArabia News Service