Majid Al Futtaim to get priority in government contracts, says Sheikh Mohammed

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the UAE government to give the Majid Al Futtaim Group priority and preference in government contracts.

Expressing his thanks and appreciation to Majid Al Futtaim following the group’s announcement that 3,000 jobs would be offered for Emiratis, Sheikh Mohammed stressed that there are companies that behave as partners in the country and others that want to use the country only to meet their own interests.

Sheikh Mohammed tweeted: “Brother Majid Al Futtaim announced today that he is offering 3,000 jobs for Emiratis. This move is highly appreciated. There are companies that behave as partners in the country and others that want to use the country only to meet their own interests. We directed the government that Majid Al Futtaim companies have priority and preference in government contracts.”

Majid Al Futtaim has committed to a series of initiatives focused on the professional advancement of its local talent. In line with the Programme’s mission, to encourage public and private sector partnerships that will strengthen the long-term development of the workforce, Majid Al Futtaim will recruit 3,000 Emiratis seeking to build their careers in the private sector throughout the coming five years.

In removing barriers and making private sector jobs more attractive to Emirati talent, this partnership is a welcome step in inviting the private sector to more actively contribute to delivery of the UAE’s ‘Projects of the 50.’ Emirati nationals who wish to join the Company under the NAFIS programme can apply at the dedicated web page https://www.majidalfuttaim.com/en/explore-jobs#nafis-programme

Currently accounting for 3 percent of the total 13,700 UAE-based MAFers, Emiratisation at Majid Al Futtaim is ahead of the program’s first-year target of 2 per cent and on track to meet the Programme’s second-year goals.