Companies eager to recruit at university job fair
University of Dubai students looking for job placements at their first career fair found several opportunities.
The University of Dubai's (UD) first career fair held recently at its campus has resulted in a number of students being called for follow up interviews. Many of the chosen students will be hired within the next three months officials said.
The two-day event, organised by the Internship and Career Development Centre at UD, was attended by companies such as Emirates airlines, Barclays Bank, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Citibank, Emirates NBD, Dubai Islamic Bank, Dubai Bank, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), Dubai Customs, Unilever, Shangri-la Hotel, Oman Insurance Company, Ershaad.ae, and Pathways Resourcing.
09/03/2010
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The woman breaking the UAE gender barrier
Whether working in a mechanics workshop or taking to the desert to shoot scenes for broadcast, Emirati women are continuing to challenge stereotypes of their jobs and gender in the UAE.
09/03/2010
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Females dominate the finalists at a young entrepreneurs' competition
Alia Falaknaz, a finalist in a young entrepreneurs’ competition at the Higher Colleges of Technology, says it is no fluke that female students have dominated the event
09/03/2010
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Education Holds the Key: Youth Leaders
The Second Arab Youth Survey, released on Sunday by Asdaa Burson Marsteller, drew varied reactions from youth leaders, experts and policymakers even as they agreed unanimously that improving the quality of education is the best step forward.
09/03/2010
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Crown Prince: spend on research
Arab states, including the UAE, should spend dramatically more on scientific research, not just higher education, the Crown Prince of Ras al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr, told a conference on Sunday.
09/03/2010
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Maha al Shamisi describes working in a government school as her “dream” job.
But, eight months since she graduated from Al Ain Women’s College with a bachelor’s degree in education, she remains unemployed.
09/03/2010
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Emirati graduates give up on teaching
Emirati teaching graduates are giving up their struggle to find jobs in the profession and are switching to alternative careers, according to the head of a leading teacher-training college
09/03/2010
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‘Green Sheikh’ heads for Antarctica
Sheikh Abdulaziz, along with 70 other team members, will embark tomorrow on an expedition to Antarctica with the aim of promoting awareness about the effects of climate change, as well as to undergo leadership training
09/03/2010
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Crown Prince: spend on research
Arab states, including the UAE, should spend dramatically more on scientific research, not just higher education, the Crown Prince of Ras al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr, told a conference on Sunday.
24/02/2010
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Students need to be academically ready
It would be good if students arriving from high school were academically ready, say officials at federal universities.
They would not mourn the end of foundation programmes, but say schools will have to improve significantly if this is to happen.
24/02/2010
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Masdar Institute to offer master's in Microsystems
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and the Advanced Technology Investment Co have announced a research-centric Master's in Microsystems degree programme that will begin in the fall 2010 school year.
24/02/2010
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UAE outlines vision over next 11 years
The UAE Cabinet has outlined its vision for the United Arab Emirates over the next 11 years aimed at turning it into one of the “the best countries in the world”.
07/02/2010
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Private Sector Emirati Employees to Get Public Sector Benefits
The Ministry of Labour has drafted a bill granting private sector Emirati employees privileges similar to those extended by the public sector.
04/02/2010
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UAE must develop its human capital
Growth cannot be maintained by depending on foreign labour
01/02/2010
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Minority of Emirati women still struggle to work and study
As the UAE's drive for Emiratisation gathers momentum and more women pursue a higher education and careers, some still find the going tough due to cultural and family restrictions
31/01/2010
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Government attacks Emiratisation laggards
Private firms are failing to live up to their Emiratisation commitments and are unable to keep disenchanted nationals, government officials said yesterday.
27/01/2010
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New programmes aim to bolster Emirati workforce
ADTC is developing programmes to ensure increased employment opportunities for Emiratis.
27/01/2010
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Two young Emirati students emerge as winners
Two young Emirati students of Zayed University, Mariam Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi and Sumaiya Ebrahim Al Qudaimi, recently made it to the finals for the prestigious Manchester Business Innovation Award.
22/01/2010
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Emirati Job Figures Promising Despite Economic Downturn
More than 1,800 Nationals found new employment in 2009 despite the global economic crisis with help from the Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP).
17/01/2010
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Emiratis at the helm of nuclear industry
An estimated 60 per cent of jobs available in nuclear energy power plants will be held by Emiratis, Gulf News has learnt.
17/01/2010
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Emiratis hired as Dubai Metro inspectors
Emiratis have been hired as Dubai Metro inspectors as part of the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)'s plan to have 30 per cent Emiratis in Dubai Metro jobs.
13/01/2010
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Two Talented Emiratis To Address Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum
When it comes to displaying innovative and creative skills, Emiratis have that in abundance.
29/12/2009
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Next priority is training Emiratis to run power plants
Ensuring that Emiratis are qualified for key posts in the country’s nuclear industry has been a priority from the start as the UAE seeks national expertise.
28/12/2009
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Pay rise for public jobs has private sector wary
This week’s announcement of a rise in public-sector pay has left many private companies wondering how they can afford to attract Emirati staff.
22/12/2009
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Young Emirati woman artist uses creativity to boost business
Shaikha Maisa Al Qasimi is a well-known Emirati artist in the field of painting and photography. Not only that, she has used her enterprising spirit and creative skills to establish a business.
19/12/2009
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