Jumeirah Group Launches Training Programme To Attract UAE National Future Leaders
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has launched an innovative new programme to train and fast track UAE Nationals to become Jumeirah’s Hotel Managers of the future.
The pioneering plan supports and encourages His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum‘s “Dubai Vision of Tourism 2020” and will help prepare Jumeirah Group for Expo 2020.
The programme offers UAE Nationals the opportunity to join a five-year fast-track plan incorporating on-the-job learning which will eventually enable them to lead a hotel team.
Jumeirah Group President and CEO Gerald Lawless said: “Jumeirah, the leading employer of UAE nationals in the hotel sector, is proud to present the UAE Future Leaders Programme, which aims to increase the number of UAE National General Managers and senior executives. This programme endorses the commitment to develop high-potential UAE Nationals into leadership positions and offer them attractive careers in Dubai’s dynamic travel, tourism and hospitality industry."
"By having more UAE national senior executives, Jumeirah and Dubai Holding support the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the targets which His Highness has set for tourism 2020.
Partnership Announcement: Fleming Gulf to Acquire Shares in XpertLearning
Fleming Gulf FZE., a leading Conference and Exhibition company is in the process to acquire shares in XpertLearning FZ. LLC., the region’s largest Online Learning, Talent and Performance Consultancy. XpertLearning who are ranked in the top Dubai SME 100, shared the news as they thanked the Dubai department of economic developments SME 100 initiative, which had help guide them in their search for growth and sustainability.
Speaking to the press, Martin Valovsky the CEO of Fleming Group, expressed his delight in the partnership as they are keen to grow their portfolio to include technical learning, talent and performance solutions. “It will offer both of the companies’ customers, expanded services. Fleming Group together with XpertLearning are ready now to provide their clients with a full educational and knowledge solution. Our new portfolio of Online conferences, Talent management software, e-Learning courses, extensive videos and books libraries, alongside our traditional interactive training, exhibitions and conferences gives us a very unique position in the market.” he said.
Fleming Gulf FZE is based in Dubai Airport Free zone and is part of the Fleming Group, while XpertLearning were founded with the start of the TECOM Knowledge Village opening back in 2003.
Janine Croft Co-Founder and Managing Director explained “This partnership will further strengthen XpertLearning’s position within our industry, by merging the knowledge resources of likeminded industry professionals and teams to create a joint venture. Our core focus will be to develop new opportunities to expand our Learning, Talent and Performance solutions and consultancy services both regionally and internationally”.
Paul Michael Gledhill Co-Founder and Executive Director of XpertLearning said “The two companies will complement each other in many ways, especially as we see things more prevalent like blended learning, and new and exciting technologies enhancing the experience for people at conferences and exhibitions and training interventions.
Janine and Paul will remain active in the company and continue to be part of the board of directors.
Fleming Group, has managed to become one of the leading B2B event organisers.
By gathering senior executives and leading professionals, providing them with strategic knowledge and growth opportunities, to simply link business with intelligence.
The goal is to always be the first choice for organisations seeking competitive advantage in this dynamic business environment – because the world is changing, and we understand that.
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