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5/15/24, 4:16 PM 25 private sector companies gather to propel "Driving Emiratisation Practices & Partnerships" initiative under Ishraq Program
& Partnerships." This event brought together over 25 private sector companies and
included Emirati students and job seekrs. Held at the prestigious Etihad Museum, the

conference represented a key effort in the advancement of Emiratisation, focusing

particularly on the integration of UAE nationals into the private sector.

The event was notably attended by Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Chairman of

the Council and the Director-General of the Human Resources Department in Dubai, Dr.
Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, The President of the University of Dubai, and Saleh Lootah,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Food and Beverage Manufacturers Group

whom provided valuable insights.

His Excellency Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Emirati Human

Resources Development Council in Dubai, expressed his gratitude, stating: "We extend
our heartfelt thanks to all the private sector companies and Emirati talents who joined

today’s conference. Your active participation and the rich discussions on the challenges

and opportunities of Emiratisation in the private sector have significantly enriched our
collective understanding and will guide our future initiatives."

Saleh Lootah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Food and Beverage

Manufacturers Group, added: "Today's conference has been instrumental in fostering
direct interactions that bridge the gap between labor market needs and Emirati talents.

These interactions are crucial for shaping a future where Emirati professionals are integral

to the growth and innovation in the private sector."

The conference began with an insightful opening speech by Ahmad Al Falasi, General

Manager of Partnership Relations at the Emirati Human Resources Development Council,

who highlighted the strategic importance of the event for the future prosperity of the
nation. His opening remarks set the tone for a day dedicated to fostering significant

discussions on enhancing Emiratisation across various sectors.

The event featured a keynote address underscoring the essential role of private sector

partnerships in enhancing Emiratisation. This was followed by a crucial policy update from

Yousif Mohammed Bin Lahej Al Falasi, Senior Projects Manager at the Emirati Human
Resources Development Council, titled "The Emirati Talent Lifecycle: A Journey from

Education to Employment," which provided new strategies for integrating Emirati talent
into the workforce effectively.

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