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Careem hires 90 per cent of
engineering roles using LinkedIn
Careem, the local ride-hailing app, has
been attracting top engineering talent
from Silicon Valley using LinkedIn.
The Dubai-based startup has hired 90 per
cent of candidates in engineering roles
though LinkedIn since 2016, resulting
in considerable time saved spent on
searching for suitable candidates.
Similarly, our career page on LinkedIn
speaks volumes about who we are.
Our online presence has resulted
in a massive spike in followers and
placed candidates – it has elevated
our brand,” said Nicki Hague, Head of
Talent Acquisition, Careem.
This has meant the need for a robust
hiring solution and the company has
found that most of its placements come
from using LinkedIn. “Engineering roles are notoriously
difficult to fill and highly sought after.
On an average, we get at least 300
applications for every role we advertise.
Our main challenge in talent acquisition
is finding top product and engineering
specialists, who are in high demand and
often outside the region. With LinkedIn,
we can filter and search with the
Recruiter tool, which helps us place the
correct candidate,” said Hague.
“We made 45 new hires in just three
months using LinkedIn’s Recruiter Tool. Careem launched a new brand
identity. Its Career Page on LinkedIn
Since establishing a small office in
Dubai in 2012, Careem now operates
across 60 cities in 11 countries in the
Middle East, Africa and Asia.
was instrumental in strengthening the
brand, showcasing its company culture
and work environment, ultimately
helping them attract the top talent
globally, and regularly evaluate
systems, processes and people.
“Our Career Page does a lot of the work
for us. Rather than directly engaging
with candidates, candidates engage
with our page. If I had to describe
LinkedIn in one word, it would be
essential,” said Hague.
‘Robocop’ patrolling the
streets of Dubai
The world’s first operational robot
policeman has officially joined the
line of duty. He has already greeted
guests at the opening of the 4th
Gulf Information Security Expo
and Conference (GISEC), including
Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan
Tamim, Head of Security for the
Emirate of Dubai.
The autonomous Robocop, standing
170 centimetres tall and weighing
100 kilograms, is equipped with an
emotion detector which can recognise
gestures and hand signals from up to
1.5 metres away.
The Robocop can also detect a
person’s emotions and facial
expressions and has the ability to
change his greetings accordingly.
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When patrolling the streets, the
Robocop which harnesses Internet of
Things, Artificial Intelligence and the
latest smart technologies. He can use
facial recognition software to help
police identify and catch offenders, as
well as broadcast live video feeds.
“With an aim to assist and help people
in the malls or on the streets, the
Robocop is the latest smart addition
to the force and has been designed
to help us fight crime, keep the city
safe and improve happiness levels,”
said Brigadier-General Khalid Nasser
Al Razzouqi, Director-General of Smart
Services at Dubai Police.
The RoboCop’s wide-ranging skills
include the capability to map the
insides of a building and navigate its
path automatically via its self-control
and drive feature.
With a built-in tablet device, people
can complete smart police services
through RoboCop using credit
cards for payments, resulting in
an enhanced customer service
experience.
RoboCop can also transmit and
communicate in six languages,
including Arabic, English and more.
Additionally, the robot can chat and
interact, respond to public queries,
shake hands and offer a military salute.
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