Alshaya Group proudly supports growth of Emiratisation in UAE

With a commitment to secure a prosperous future for Emiratis in the country, Alshaya Group recently hosted a commemorative lunch to recognise and congratulate the Alshaya Emirati workforce. The event was hosted at The Cheesecake Factory, Mall of Emirates, in the presence of HE Farida Abdulla Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary of National Employment at Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Mohammed Alshaya – Executive Chairman of Alshaya Group, John Hadden – CEO of Alshaya Group, and other officials.

“Employing Emiratis at Alshaya is a priority we stand by, especially when it comes to our contribution towards the economic growth and progress of UAE. We recognise Emiratisation as a competitive advantage that is vital to our long-term success and fully support the government’s vision of increasing the employment of UAE nationals in the private sector,” expressed John Hadden during the event.

“We believe in the need to provide every Emirati with the best opportunities when it comes to offering jobs or training, and we are very proud of our track record in recruiting nationals. Empowering Emirati talent to join us is at the heart of our Emiratisation program, and we aim to attract and empower our national talent by providing them with a suite of tools to develop and grow in various fields, not just at the stores but also at the Head Office,” said Mahdi Hasan – Recruitment Business Partner at Alshaya Group. 

Currently, Alshaya has employed Emiratis working in different roles across global brands like Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Boots, beauty brands like MAC and Jo Malone, as well as hospitality brands like The Cheesecake Factory, with many more currently on the onboarding stage to join our portfolio of brands.

Over the years, Alshaya has participated in a number of initiatives introduced to support nationals and encourage youth to take up employment in the private sector. These include participation in talent enhancement programs like Nafis, career fairs, and the ‘Yes to work’ campaign.