Dubai Government Human Resources Department and SAP collaborate to develop Emirati talent

Dubai Government Human Resources Department and SAP collaborate to develop Emirati talent

- Training course graduates are primed for immediate employment as SAP Associate Consultants

DUBAI: A cohort of 30 Emirati university graduates has passed a rigorous selection process to embark on a training course that will set them up for long-term career success in the fast-paced world of cloud computing, thanks to a collaborative initiative between the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) and global technology company SAP.

The training initiative was inspired by discussions at a meeting earlier this year between H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and SAP’s global CEO Christian Klein. At this meeting, the importance of developing young Emirati talent was raised, ultimately leading to the launch of an SAP Young Professionals Program tailored for recently graduated Emiratis from multiple entities including the Dubai Health Authority, Roads & Transport Authority, Al-Futtaim Group, Dubai Customs and Emirates Group.

The graduation ceremony was attended by H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR, and several officials in Dubai government departments.

On the sidelines of an event, H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR stressed keenness of the prudent leadership to acquire professionally qualified Emirati