EGA aims to increase UAE national workforce
Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA"), one of the 5 biggest primary aluminium manufacturers worldwide, participated at the 2016 Tawdheef career fair from 1 to 3 February at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, making use of the event as a platform for recruiting Emirati talent-- an important part of its Emiratization method. Throughout the event, representatives of the UAE's commercial flagship consulted with potential candidates and shared insights into the employment, work placement and training chances possible to UAE Nationals.
"EGA is one of the largest organisations in the UAE and we support Emiratization in all aspects. We currently utilize 1,200 UAE Nationals, a figure we are planning to expand in the coming year," stated Ahmed Al Shamsi (Executive Vice President, Human Capital: EGA). "Tawdheef supplied an excellent opportunity for us to launch our 2016 employment drive by linking us with a number of gifted Emirati prospects. We are very motivated by the response we received from attendees.".
EGA has exhibited at Tawdheef through its operating subsidiaries Dubai Aluminium ("DUBAL") and Emirates Aluminium ("EMAL") given that 2009. This year, EGA is preparing to recruit an overall of 250 Emiratis; some of which were spoken with during Tawdheef 2016. A particular highlight at the occasion was the go to of H E Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan (UAE Minister of Culture, Youth & Neighborhood Development) to the EGA exhibition stand where he was welcomed by Khalid Kazim (Supervisor-- Emiratisation, Skill and Emiratisation), members of the EGA Human Capital team and other EGA staff members.
Guaranteeing satisfying profession and development opportunities, EGA ensures a performance-based work culture where individuals are empowered through ownership, accountability and team assistance. Committed to excellence and innovation, EGA aims making an enduring contribution to the UAE and international economies. Currently a significant contributor to the strategic diversity of the local economy, EGA has actually shown that an extremely qualified and proficient Emirati workforce is important to the future success of the company and the nation.
