ADNH signs up to support Emiratisation initiative

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) have established a long term strategic partnership to encourage young nationals to join the hospitality sector and will add to TCA Abu Dhabi’s Khibrati programme.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed ADNH board member and managing director Hareb Al Muhairy and TCA Abu Dhabi standards regulations & licensing department director Nasser Al Reyami.

Under the agreement, TCA Abu Dhabi will encourage Emirati students in the Khibrati programme by coordinating the recruitment process and the relationship with colleagues and universities.

ADNH will also offer internship programmes at its hotels, which include The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi, Hilton Abu Dhabi, Hilton Al Ain, and Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah beach.

ADNH aims to retain the trainees enrolled in the programme once they complete their formal education.

Commenting on the partnership, Hareb Al Muhairy said: “With a collection of iconic hotels managed by reputable hotel operators, ADNH is uniquely positioned as a strategic partner in TCA Abu Dhabi’s Khibrati Programme.

“Through our hotels, we have unique capabilities to provide training programmes tailored at widely acknowledged international standards to ensure our interns will become part of the hospitality world.”

Nasser Al Reyami added: “We are very pleased to be involved in this initiative with our colleagues at Abu Dhabi National Hotels to develop a long-term partnership to benefit Emiratis embarking on careers in the hospitality sector. Tourism and hospitality is a major part of our economy and will continue to grow in importance over the coming years.”