Dubai: Dubai Airports, the company that owns and manages both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), yesterday launched a nationwide graduate development programme aimed at attracting and developing the next generation of UAE national aviation professionals.
Titled Masar, Arabic for path, the year-long programme is part of Dubai Airports' on-going commitment to national development. In its inaugural year, Masar will offer eight Emirati graduates, selected through a stringent merit-based process, an opportunity to acquire skills and hands-on experience in fields as varied as airside operations, engineering services, terminal operations, group strategy, human resources and finance.
In 2012 Masar will target graduates of the Higher Colleges of Technology, Emirates Aviation College, American University of Dubai, The British University in Dubai and Dubai University, but qualifying national graduates from other universities can also apply. Selected graduates will work through a year-long development schedule that will be industry-relevant and involve specialised training, external workshops and on-the-job training. Participants will be assessed quarterly and provided with timely feedback. At the end of the programme candidates may be selected for continued employment with Dubai Airports based on performance.
"I endorse the approach we are taking by focusing on the development of UAE nationals at the management level to ensure a strong pipeline of talent is available to become our leaders of the future. I am equally pleased with the progress to date," said Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and CEO of Emirates airline and Group, who is also Chairman of Dubai Airports.
