Our commitment to Emiratisation

We're committed to developing Emirati talent within our business. For us, leveraging our country's dynamic workforce is not just important – it's central to our vision for the future.

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The People Advisory Board

The Board's key responsibility is to support the development of UAE nationals across the business, which includes: 

  • Sourcing, selecting and hiring Emirati executives
  • Managing performance and setting goals
  • Learning and professional development of UAE nationals
  • Emirati employee engagement 
  • Gaining insight from our UAE national employees through opinion surveys and focus groups
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Graduate development programmes

We offer UAE nationals over 22 specialised development programmes in areas like HR, IT, Finance, Sales, and Airport Operations, along with Cadet Pilot and Engineering training. These accredited programmes emphasise hands-on learning, coaching, international assignments, and classroom training, catering to ambitious UAE nationals of all ages.

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Underpinned by learning and growth, our development programmes create dynamic opportunities for UAE nationals to accelerate, develop and grow. 

Designed to nurture the future leaders of the UAE, our national development programmes ensure that we are optimally positioned to support the vision of Abu Dhabi - to diversify the economy, drive inbound tourism and cement Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the fastest-growing destinations in the world.

Since our Emiratisation strategy launched in 2007, we have implemented dedicated programmes and individual schemes specifically designed for various commercial, operational, administrative and leadership roles. This bespoke talent framework has enabled the continued growth and progression of our teams, offering a structured and personalised approach to career development. 

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