‘Jousoor’ initiative launched to nurture skills of Emirati youth

ABU DHABI / WAM

AlBayt Mitwahid, an initiative established by the staff of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court has joined hands with Sandooq Al Watan, a nationwide initiative by leading Emirati entrepreneurs to support sustainable advancement and prepare for the post-oil era, and Al Khayarat Foundation, to launch the ‘Jousoor’ initiative aimed at developing the skills of Emirati students and prepare them for careers in the private sector.
Dr Ahmad bin Abdulla Humaid Belhoul AlFalasi, Minister of State for Higher Education; Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai and Chairman of Al Watan Fund, and senior officials announced the initiative. The initiative represents an ideal model for effective partnerships to create the right environment for young professionals to integrate
into the private sector. It targets university students from UAE, new graduates and graduates who complete their studies at local universities or outside country with a high degree of competency. Jousoor serves as a strong catalyst for developing their career skills to explore opportunities in private sector.
Lieutenant General Tamim said, “The initiative is an example of the partnership of the public and private sectors to train national cadres to start a career path equipped with the right qualifications and skills for achieving success. It will provide the basic elements that enable students to integrate into the labour market and support development projects with the required competencies. It also allows us to identify the best national talent and develop their capacity for serving as active contributors to advancing sustainable and integrated development.”