New Job vacancies at Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai is all set to welcome the world to connect minds and create the future, when it opens its doors on 20 October 2020. This will be the first World Expo to take place in the Middle East, Africa or South Asia and bring a multitude of opportunities for businesses in construction, real estate, hospitality, tourism and aviation industries, and contracts worth billions of Dirhams will be signed.

Expo 2020 will brighten job prospects in legal, tax and accounts, finance, and human resources fields, especially in pharmaceutical, FMCG, retail, hospitality, construction and boutique investment firms.

To host the event of such magnitude and ensure its success, Expo 2020 is looking for people to join the dynamic team and is keen to tap the best of world-class talent.

If you want to be part of their innovative, creative and diverse team, apply for the many job opportunities that are posted on Expo 2020 website.

Senior Manager - Ticketing Systems

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager - Ticketing Systems is responsible for the project management of the implementation of Expo 2020 ticketing and access control solution from a business requirements standpoint.

Manager - International Ticket Reseller

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities:

The International Ticket Reseller Recruiter will engage third parties such as Tour Operators and OLTAs to solidify ticket reselling and ticket promotion agreements to drive ticket sales from all indirect channels worldwide for Dubai 2020 who will offer Expo tickets with their own value-added visitor services.

Assistant Manager Portfolio Risk Management

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Manager Portfolio Risk is responsible for facilitating the identification, analysis and mitigation of Expo 2020's project, programme and strategic risks. The individual will also be responsible for implementing the Business Continuity Management and Assumptions Management processes.

Assistant Manager - Communications

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities:

Assistant Manager Communications plays a key role in the communications team, working with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute effective communications campaigns that support strategic objectives of Expo 2020.

Manager - Projects Compliance

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities:

Manager Projects Compliance contributes to the delivery of an amazing Expo 2020 that meets best practice in providing assurance to the stakeholders by assisting with the compliance programme of Expo Dubai 2020.

Manager Digital Content

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Digital Content Marketing Manager will be the project management of the agencies and updating of content on the Expo websites. This includes delivering a solid digital platform across multiple language websites and working closely with Marketing and Social Media teams to coordinate content and updates across all the digital channels.

Admin Officer

Career Level: Associate

Responsibilities:

The role of Admin Officer is to provide coordination and support to the Marketing and Communications department for day-to-day task execution both administrative and operational in nature.

Data Analytics Engineer

Career Level: Associate

Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Data Analytics Engineer is to develop, manage, and deliver business intelligence services and analytics to Expo 2020 business functions, as well as to design, architect and maintain reporting services through the multiplatform channel.

Senior Manager Commercial Legal

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager Commercial Legal is to form an instrumental part of the Commercial Legal team with management of 2-3 of the Legal Areas besides the Sponsorship and Patronage programs. This includes drafting, negotiating and managing the agreements and related documentation for the Legal Areas of responsibility. Reporting directly to Director Commercial Legal, and from time to time directly to VP Legal as requested.

Director Digital, Broadcast and Media

Career Level: Director

Responsibilities:

The Director Digital, Broadcast and Media provides leadership, offers strategic direction, and is responsible for the supervision and success of the Digital, Broadcast and Media Rights Programme.

Senior Manager Cyber Security

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities:

This role will be responsible for the planning, organization, execution and administration of the Expo 2020 cybersecurity threat intelligence operation centre leading up to and throughout Expo 2020 Dubai.

Data Scientist

Career Level: Mid Senior level

Responsibilities

The purpose of the Data Scientist will be to apply data mining techniques, do statistical analysis, and build high-quality prediction systems integrated with Expo 2020 applications.

5,000 Vacancies open at Abu Dhabi Job fair

The job fair will be held from January 29 to January 31, 2018. Merely applying for jobs online will not land you the perfect job opportunity in the UAE.

You need to step out and attend job fairs to position yourself in the job market and meet the recruiters. Starting January 29, Tawdeef is holding career and job fair at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

  As many as 5,000 vacancies would be available at the job fair taking place for four days, from January 29 to January 31, 2018. Al-Ittihad newspaper quoted the organising committee as saying that more than 100 governmental and private bodies are participating in the fair.

The job fair is open only for UAE nationals and job seekers need to get their official identification to the show. This  includes:

• Emirates ID
• Original Passport
• Family Book

Their official website further says that no infants, children or teenagers under the age of 18 will be permitted entry to the exhibition.

Check their official website or drop a mail at  info@tawdheef.ae for more information.

How to apply Good Conduct Certificate for UAE Job Visa

Expatriates applying for a job in the UAE must first obtain a certificate of good conduct in order to be issued a work permit, a UAE government body has announced. The new rule will take effect on February 4, 2018.

As per a decision of the Council of Ministers No. (1/8) of 2017, which has been adopted recently by the Dubai Police Coordination Committee, the applicant should provide the certificate from the home country or from the country of residence where the person has been residing during the last five years. This should be certified by the UAE missions abroad or attestation centres of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of International Cooperation.

Long-term residents in the UAE who are looking for a new visa can apply to Dubai Police or Abu Dhabi Police for a certificate. Now to make the process simpler, Dubai Police posted a link on their official Twitter account through which the certificate can be applied online.

In addition, the applications can be made using the Dubai Police app which can be accessed on all smartphones and is available in English and Arabic. Here, an individual has to enter his/her name along with the identity card number to initiate the process. The fee to obtain the certificate for UAE resident expats is Dh220.

The 'certificate of good conduct' should be issued by the country of origin of the person or the country where he has been living for the past five years. It should then be ratified by the state's mission, as well as the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The certificate will only be applicable to the worker concerned and not his/her dependents. Those coming to the country on a visit or tourist visas do not require the certificate either.

Documentations required

Valid Emirates ID

Active e-mail address

Service Fee

Certificate - UAE National - Dh100

Certificate - Resident - Dh200

Certificate - From outside the country - Dh300

Knowledge fee - Dh10

Innovation fee - Dh10

Where to apply

(Channel Name - Timing - Period to finish the request)

1. Dubai Police Website - Internet - (24h/7days) - 5 minutes

2. Dubai Police Smart Apps (24h/7days) - 5 minutes

3. Call center 901 (Only Inquiries) - (24h/7days) - 5 minutes

4. Offices 7.30 am to 2.30 pm (Sunday to Thursday) - 15 minutes

Expats can now learn Arabic free of cost in Dubai

Jamal bin Huwaireb said the foundation will organise free Arabic language workshops, while Jameel Al Muhairi announced Bin Arabi reading clubs across public schools in the UAE.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) will provide free workshops to teach Arabic to foreigners as part of their Bil Arabi Initiative, it was announced on 13th of December.

The foundation will organise Arabic language workshops for non-Arabic employees in the public and private sector, in collaboration with Qindeel Printing and Publishing, which will provide language material and specialists.

Online short educational videos will also be posted through 'Bil Arabi' social media platforms to educate non-Arabic speakers about the basics of the language.

Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said the Arabic language is the essence of UAE society and helps build bridges of positive communication with other cultures.In its fifth edition, the initiative will see many projects and activities until the year-end, to strengthen and preserve the use of Arabic among community members. It will see panel discussions posted to Twitter to address different topics, while also engaging social media users. 

Reading clubs across UAE

Coinciding with UN Arabic Language Day observed on December 18, the 'Bil Arabi' initiative aims to encourage the youth to use their mother language across social media platforms and internet.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the foundation also announced the launch of 'Bil Arabi' reading clubs across the UAE's public schools to improve skills of students in different fields and extend the initiative's outreach among youngsters.

Jameela Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Public Education, said the reading club will hone students' skills in reading, public speaking, story writing, art and poetry. The club will be located in public schools, but accessible to students from private schools across the country.

"Students can choose the field they like and get access to material. We aren't talking about classrooms but refining students' skills to help them fulfil their passion in the future," said Al Muhairi, on the sidelines of a conference to announce details of the Bil Arabi initiative.

She said the ministry has put indicators to measure students' comprehension of the Arabic language, ensuring they reached 90 per cent in their ability to read in Arabic. "Reaching this stage required plenty of effort, in collaboration with other government entities," said Al Muhairi, noting that reading tests revealed weak scores among students, who achieved 11 points higher this year. "We need to endorse the love of reading from a young age."

From December 14-18, the foundation will install 10 interactive booths across malls in the UAE, to enable people take part in different activities and share their photos and videos online.

Bin Huwaireb said the initiative has witnessed increasing participation across the years. Just last year, the hashtag #Bil_Arabi reached one billion users throughout the world on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

"It shows young people love their language, but they don't see it as the language of education or the workplace. We are trying to change that by opening doors for them to show their support in preserving the language on social media," said Bin Huwaireb. Bil Arabi activities have also extended to other countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, US, UK and North Korea, aiding the growth of Arabic content online and raising awareness on the importance of preserving the language. Users can access 'Bil Arabi' through bilarabi.mbrf on Facebook, bilarabi_mbrf on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. 

 

Initiative for non-Arabic staff 

 

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation organises Arabic language workshops for non-Arabic employees in the public and private sector, in collaboration with Qindeel Printing and Publishing, which will provide language material and specialists. Online short educational videos will also be posted on 'Bil Arabi' social media platforms to educate non-Arabic speakers about the basics of the language.

New Job openings in UAE Based Airlines Emirates and Etihad

UAE-based airlines - Emirates and Etihad - are looking for pilots and first officers for their ever-expanding fleet of aircraft. Both airlines consistently feature among the best carriers across the world, and it's no surprise that they are looking for the very best to fly them into the skies.

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways posted some job positions, including that of aircraft captain, first officer and flight instructor.

Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2014 carried 14.8 million passengers. From its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to or has announced plans to serve 111 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of 117 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and more than 200 aircraft on firm order, including 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777-X, 62 Airbus A350s and 10 Airbus A380s, according to the website.

The vacancies are for A320, B777 and B787 services.

A captain for passenger A320, B777 and B787 will get a starting monthly salary of Dh35,200 a month and an annual salary increment of 2 percent. Meanwhile, a first officer flying a passenger A320, B777 and B787 will take home Dh26,000 every month and an annual salary increment of 2 percent.

Captains and first officers with passenger services get 42 days of annual leave every year, and flight duty allowance of Dh40 per flying hour.

All captains and first officers will get life and accident insurance, staff travel benefits, and end of service benefits. They are also eligible for housing allowance up to Dh160,000 per year and allowance of Dh36,000 for primary education and Dh50,400 for secondary education of up to 4 children.

Emirates Airlines

Emirates is one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, operating a modern fleet of over 200 wide-bodied aircraft across a global network of more than 155 destinations across six continents.  Emirates is also the world's largest operator for the Boeing 777 and Airbus 380.  According to a job posting on the Emirates website, the airline is looking for captains and first officers for Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

The vacancies are for A380 and B777 passenger, and B777 Skycargo freighter.

A captain for passenger A380 and B777 will get a total monthly salary of Dh58,770 tax-free (accommodation allowance included), while a B777 Skycargo freight captain will earn Dh47,875 tax-free (accommodation allowance included) per month.

A first officer flying a passenger A380 or B777 will take home a total salary Dh44,450 (tax-free, accommodation allowance included) every month, while a first officer with the freight services will earn Dh35,935 tax-free (accommodation allowance included) monthly.

Captains and first officers with passenger services get 42 days of annual leave every year, while those associated with the freight services get only 12 days a year.

Looking at the roster, captains and first officers with passenger services get minimum eight days off a month and work on average 800-900 hours every year.

Those associated with freight services have '28 days on/13 days off' roster and work on average 500-600 hours yearly.

All captains and first officers will get life and accident insurance, medical and dental coverage, and loss of licence insurance.

They also get chauffeur drive facility, platinum discount cards, company uniforms and dry cleaning.