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Emirati Human Resources Development

Council signs MoU with Jafza to strengthen

Emiratisation initiatives

WAM
21st September 2024, 02:08 GMT+10

DUBAI,20th September, 2024 (WAM) - The Emirati Human Resources Development
Council (EHRDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jebel Ali
Free Zone Authority (Jafza) to establish a framework aimed at increasing the employment
of Emirati nationals in companies operating within Jafza.
The partnership aims to equip UAE nationals with the skills necessary to excel in critical
and strategic economic sectors such as logistics, port operations, and supply chain
management, supporting the UAE's ambition to be a global logistics hub.
The MoU was signed by bdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Chairman of the Emirati
Human Resources Development Council and Director-General of the Human Resources
Department in Dubai, and Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director of DP World
GCC. The agreement reflects both entities' shared commitment to supporting national
Emiratisation goals and equipping Emiratis with the skills needed to succeed in various
industries.
Through this collaboration, EHRDC and Jafza will work together to promote the
recruitment of qualified Emirati candidates for suitable positions and career development
programmes with companies based in Jafza. The partnership will also encourage
Emiratis to participate in practical and vocational training, enhancing their hands-on
experience and easing their transition into the workforce. Additionally, job fairs will be
organised to highlight employment opportunities, providing an opportunity to showcase
available roles with companies located in Jafza.

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