Dubai Airports has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Enova, to boost ‘Emiratisation’ in Enova’s provision of facilities management services.
The agreement aligns with the UAE Cabinet’s goal of increasing Emiratisation – a government drive to employ its citizens in ‘a meaningful and efficient manner’ – by 2% annually. It also supports Dubai Airports’ commitment to meeting – and exceeding – national Emiratisation targets from 2023 to 2026 and beyond, through its strategic private sector partnerships.
Enova is a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim and Veolia. The partnership with Dubai Airports will see Enova’s proposed Emiratisation Plan – which aims to increase Emiratisation by 15% by 2025 onwards – activated over the course of the contract.
To meet the targets outlined in the MoU, Dubai Airports and Enova will allocate positions to graduate trainees, fresh graduates, and experienced professionals alike, with technical, administrative, and supervisory roles serving as key areas of professional development. The recruitment plan will roll out in phases, ensuring that UAE nationals receive high-quality, on-the-job training necessary to equip them for the demands of the industry.
Meshari Al Bannai, executive vice president of human resources development at Dubai Airports, said: “Our partnership with Enova is a demonstration of our dedication to growth, and we’re positive that the phased approach will be successful in fulfilling our Emiratisation targets. The UAE prides itself on a talented national workforce, and we’re thrilled to play a role in championing Emiratis across the aviation sector.”
Dubai Airports’ partnership with Enova will serve as a cornerstone to support and upskill the ambitious national workforce and will continue to drive the UAE’s larger goals of accelerating national development and boosting the local economy, the new partners said.
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