Jafza partners with multinationals to train fresh Emirati graduates
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with leading multinationals in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) for Jafza’s ambitious internship programme — Tumoohi. Under this initiative, Emirati graduates will intern with partner companies between six months to one year. The ceremony was held at the Careers UAE at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the presence of Adel Bin Turkeya, Chief Resources Officer and Khawla Ali, Head of Human Resources. In the second phase of Tumoohi, Jafza is joined by leading organisations in the UAE, including Unilever, Proclad, Agility, MAN Truck & Bus AG, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates, Ocean Fair International, Nestle and Ajman University.
Mr. Bin Sulayem said: “Through Tumoohi, Emirati graduates will train with elite companies based in Jafza that will equip them with the knowledge and skills to make their mark in the corporate world. The programme is a unique opportunity for youngsters to gain experience in a range of business sectors and participate in the economic growth of the nation.”
Since the launch of the initiative in December 2016, Jafza has received over 100 applications with trainees receiving a monthly salary and the possibility of employment in the partner companies based on their ability and availability.
Mr. Bin Sulayem praised the success of Tumoohi and the positive response the initiative has received in a short period of time from Emiratis keen to join the programme. Tumoohi’s objective is to provide on-the-job training and to leverage Jafza’s plans for developing a strategic organisational framework in accordance with Dubai Plan 2021 of providing job opportunities for graduates, creating a competitive, innovative workforce.
Tumoohi is a unique training programme that offers candidates the opportunity to develop their skills and experience to get a job. Candidates are mentored by highly experienced professionals and undertake projects across a range of business activities from Marketing and Business Development to Customer Service, Accounting, HR, Information Technology and Administration.
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is one of the world’s leading free trade zones. A DP World-owned company, the free zone was created in 1985 to promote trade and support container throughput at the Jebel Ali Port. Today it is one of the largest free zones globally and the region’s most efficient logistics hub. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, between the world’s most productive container terminal, Jebel Ali Port, and Al Maktoum International Airport, Jafza provides the best in multi-modal connectivity.
Jafza accounts for almost 32% of total FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) flow into the country. The free zone contributes 21% of Dubai’s GDP on a yearly basis and it sustains the employment of more than 144,000 people in the United Arab Emirates. In 2015, Jafza generated trade worth USD 87.6 billion.
As the leading business hub between Asia, Europe and Africa, the fastest growing producing and consumer markets globally, with over 30 years’ experience, Jafza focuses on long-term customer relationships. Jafza builds alliances with global investors by providing them with world-class infrastructure and support, plus quality-driven value-added services and incentives. Jafza enables its customers to access huge business opportunities in the region with ease and efficiency.
