Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) is set to host a career seminar supported by the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation the Dubai Government Department responsible for Emirati youths who have lost one or both parents.
AHIC has teamed up with Ròya International’s founder Ahmed Ramdan, the Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE) and Les Roches International School of Hotel Management (LRB) to encourage Emirati talent in the hospitality industry.
Ramdan, who chose to enter the hospitality industry when there were only four major hotels in Dubai, said: "Here in the UAE, particularly Dubai, the importance of Hospitality is clear and growing.
"The hotel and tourism sector plus the airline industry account for a very significant percentage of our GDP. We are located at the heart of the East and West, a global mid world capital and presenting the benefits of hospitality are important factors for our young people as they begin their choice of career planning."
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At the forum, there will be a tailored programme of activities and talks to engage the young Emiratis and raise awareness of the varied hospitality management careers which are available. There will be information on career training paths and scholarships available for students accepted to study abroad.
"Offering advice and guidance is the backbone of Ròya International and we are extremely pleased to be supporting Ahmed Ramdan’s vision of increasing the number of young Emiratis in the hospitality industry through this initiative which is supported by some of the world’s most prestigious tourism and hospitality schools.
"We are also privileged to be able to work with some fantastic young people under the care of AMAF,” said Jennifer Pettinger-Haines, managing director Middle East of Bench Events.
The 12th AHIC will take place in Dubai at the Madinat, Jumeirah from April 26-28, and is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports, president of Dubai Department for Civil Aviation and Chairman and group CEO of Emirates.
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