tanmia’s maharat hospitality programme trains batch of 49 uae national jobseekers
Tanmia, the National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority, today (Wednesday, September 19, 2007), held a graduation ceremony for the eighth batch of 49 UAE Nationals who successfully completed a nine-week training course conducted by the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management under its Maharat programme. The graduation ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Khalid bin Sulayem, Director General, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
The graduation ceremony for the 30 male and 19 female trainees took place at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management premises in Dubai. Held in partnership with the DTCM Task Force, Tanmia’s Maharat hospitality programme equips UAE National jobseekers with appropriate skills that will help them pursue a career in the UAE’s booming hospitality and tourism industry.
Ahmad Al Ahmadi, Dubai Tanmia Office Manager, said, “The Maharat hospitality programme is a specialised training initiative that aims to hone the skills of UAE Nationals to make them well-prepared to take up jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector. UAE Nationals have been extremely enthusiastic about the hospitality sector, which is reflected in the overwhelming response we have been receiving for our Maharat programme over the years. The programme has been crucial to Tanmia’s emiratisation goals and we thank DTCM and Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management for their support.”
AbdulRahim Sultan, Employer Relations Manager, Tanmia, said, “The tourism and hospitality sector in the UAE is brimming with opportunities, and UAE Nationals can make the most of this by acquiring the required skills and training. The Maharat programme has over the years, trained hundreds of UAE National job seekers and helped them find suitable jobs in the country’s thriving hospitality industry.”
The Maharat hospitality programme was sponsored by major hotel and retail companies including Ajman Kempinski Hotel; Burjuman Rotana Hotel; Dusit Dubai; Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria; Grand Hyatt Dubai; Park Hyatt Dubai; Hilton Dubai Creek; Hilton Dubai Jumeriah; Jumeriah Beach Hotel; Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai; Grosvenor House; Sofitel City Centre & Residence; Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers; Taj Palace Hotel; Shangri-La Hotel; Jebel Ali Golf Resorts & Spa and Oasis Beach Hotel & Towers.
