Nationalization on the move at Drydocks World, Dubai Maritime City & Jadaf
The year 2013 has been designated as the Year of Nationalization by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said in the company's press release.
In keeping with the theme that has been laid out by our wise leadership, Drydocks World & Maritime World, the leading international marine and maritime services provider has put in place a number of initiatives to implement this vision. All of these initiatives which are in place in all business units of DDWMW including at Jadaf, Platinum Yachts & Dubai Maritime City are geared towards bringing qualified and competent nationals into the organization, identifying competent nationals within the existing workforce and putting in place plans to provide growth opportunities for nationals.
The initiatives will be spearheaded by the Nations Development Board comprising of His Excellency, the Chairman of DDWMW, Khamis Juma Buamim & his key business direct reports and will be delivered through a dedicated Nationals Development Unit within the HR function of the organizations.
The initiatives which comprise a dedicated online national’s recruitment portal, the formal development of career plans, the Future Leader Program, focused induction and training plans will be handled by this unit in close coordination with the other development functions within HR. In addition the unit will develop close relationships with key tertiary level institutions to identify nationals with relevant skills for internship opportunities geared towards future employment and also for the recruitment of fresh graduates.
“We are very strongly committed to drive forward the vision of our leaders in ensuring the development of the national workforce already in our employ and providing career opportunities for new nationals who wish to join us. We have strong systems and processes in place to provide proper guidance and planning to enable nationals make a career with the organization. The encouragement and support provided by our senior leadership team to competent, committed and qualified nationals through coaching and mentoring ensures that our local population can look forward to building long term careers in the organization supporting out Future Leaders Program, said HE Khamis Juma Buamim.
“Over time the initiatives that we have put in place will strengthen, institutionalize and develop further. Given the nature of our business, we will concentrate on taking nationals primarily in technical and professional areas at supervisory and management levels which affords strong opportunities for future growth. With the strategy for our business clearly set till the year 2030, the organization is geared for constant and sustained growth which will provide sufficient opportunities for everyone”, he added.
In his capacity as Chairman of the DDWMW Group (Drydocks World, Dubai Maritime City, Jadaf Dubai and Platinum Yachts Repair and Management and subsidiaries ), H.E issued a number of executive decisions on a number of localization issues oriented to enable the national cadres of the Group take on new responsibilities, including transfers and major upgrades within senior and middle levels. These decisions ensure the implementation of the strategic plans and, business development opportunities and support the nationalization initiatives of the company.