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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

One of the day's highlights included a fireside chat, "Developing an Attractive Work
Environment to Acquire the Best Minds and Talents," featuring Dr. Marilyn Maze,

Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association, and Dr. Allan
Gatenby, President of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association, moderated by

Praveen Parameswar, CEO of Lifology. This session delved into strategies for creating
workplaces that attract and support top talent.

A panel discussion, "Aligning Education and Workforce for Building a Robust Career

Management Ecosystem," moderated by Yousif Mohammed Bin Lahej Al Falasi Senior
Projects Manager at the Emirati Human Resources Development Council, included

distinguished panelists: Nancy Al Hamad, Founder and CEO of Bridge the Gap; Dr.

Ajayakumar, Chief Operating Officer at Emircom; and Dr. Vidya Nandagopal, Director -
Center of Executive Development at the University of Dubai. The discussion focused on

aligning educational systems with market needs to ensure a sustainable career
management system for Emiratis.

The conference concluded with a brainstorming session on "Practical Approaches and

Innovative Strategies," led by the Emiratization Specialist under the ISHRAQ program at
Dubai University. This session brought together distinguished participants including

Ayesha Abdullah Burouk Almenhali, Fatima Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Alnaqbi, Ameera
Alhaddad, and Jamal Al Suwaidi. They shared their views and gathered information on the

challenges and opportunities in Emiratisation. Their diverse perspectives and expertise

contributed significantly to a rich discussion, generating a wide range of innovative ideas
and practical solutions for advancing the Emiratisation agenda in the private sector.

The "Driving Emiratisation Practices & Partnerships" conference, a key initiative under the

Ishraq program, has set a new standard for discussions on Emiratisation and initiated a
series of follow-up activities aimed at enhancing the involvement of Emirati nationals in the

workforce.

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