Unique sand dune-themed commercial & residential towers are key elements of exhibition & lifestyle micro-city

February 20, 2010: Work on the two SinoGulf Investments towers within ADNEC’s AED 8 billion Capital Centre master development is picking up speed, with the construction of the commercial-use “International Tower” progressing at a rate of one floor every 11 days. The residential tower is also making steady progress with excavation and piling already complete.

The two towers are being built at a cost of circa AED 700 million and are designed to mimic the movement of sand dunes. The unique architectural concept was created by the Architects’ Journal’s “International Practice of the Year 2009” winner, Woods Bagot.

Simon Horgan, ADNEC Group CEO said: “We are very pleased to note the progress of SinoGulf’s two developments. The towers reflect our commitment to integrating high-quality facilities into our Capital Centre micro-city. Their distinctive design also extends the development’s lineup of eye-catching buildings, such as the gravity defying Capital Gate tower and the world class Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. We fully expect these buildings to attract the kind of commercial and residential tenants which will help Capital Centre thrive.”

“There is incredible pressure among businesses to distinguish themselves amidst today’s highly-competitive environments. Capital Centre gives us a unique presence within one of the region’s most promising markets. Our towers will definitely boost our appeal as an investment partner while contributing to Capital Centre’s emphasis on novelty and world-class elements,” added Greg Kimpton, Head of Development Management, SinoGulf Real Estate Investments.

SinoGulf’s Grade “A” environmentally-sensitive commercial tower will incorporate high-end quality finishes, high-speed passenger lifts with 24-hour security; 41,000 sqm of net lettable area with panoramic views; and secure parking bays. The tower which is due for full completion in 2011 will comprise 25 levels (plus two podium levels), while the residential tower will be a 20 level, (plus two podium levels) structure. Both are strategically located on the corner of Al Karama Street adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, with easy access to nearby commercial, hospitality, entertainment, transport, and residential facilities.

ADNEC’s Capital Centre is designed as an integrated exhibition-lifestyle destination, comprising 23 towers mixed use towers, 7 hotels and 1 world class exhibition centre – The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The development is complemented by another two hotels, Aloft Abu Dhabi, which opened in October 2009, and Hyatt at Capital Centre which will be located within the gravity defying Capital Gate tower.  Additionally, Capital Centre features a 20,000sqm Marina Zone.

- Employment offers to 3 UAE National candidates during Tawdheef recruitment show; more than 100 other UAE Nationals short-listed for upcoming interviews by ADNEC -   

-“Emiratization will remain the heart of our business operations,” says H.E Ali Bin Harmal

Abu Dhabi, February 6, 2010 – Demonstrating its strong commitment to Emiratization and support for initiatives undertaken by the Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council, ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) has announced it has successfully recruited 3 UAE Nationals, at last week’s Tawdheef recruitment fair.

In addition, more than 100 UAE Nationals have been shortlisted by ADNEC for upcoming interviews. Tawdheef was held 2- 4 February 2010 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The newly appointed ADNEC employees will assume key positions in the Marketing, Visitor Relations and Venue Operations departments at ADNEC, on completing recruitment formalities and comprehensive induction training in the coming weeks.

H.E. Ali Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Managing Director of ADNEC, said: “Under the directives of H.E. Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of ADNEC, a continued focus on promoting Emiratization is at the heart of our business operations nationally and globally. This is aimed at developing distinguished leaders within the rapidly growing MICE industry. The offers of employment we have made to the selected UAE Nationals at the show further demonstrates our determination and commitment to growing our National workforce. UAE Nationals have already made a stellar contribution to ADNEC’s success and I am very confident that the new talent we have identified at Tawdheef will also play a key role in ADNEC’s growth in the coming years.”

“I would like to welcome our new employees to the ADNEC family and wish them a long and fruitful career with us. I would also like to place on record our thanks to the Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council, under whose stewardship Tawdheef  is being staged; the event has provided a wonderful opportunity to highlight the excellent career prospects available at ADNEC,” said Saeed Al Shamisi, ADNEC’s Emiratization Manager.

One of the new employees recruited by ADNEC at Tawdheef will report to ADNEC’s Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Al Jeaidi. Expressing his satisfaction at the expansion of his team, Al Jeaidi said: “I am extremely pleased that we have had such a significant base of potential candidates from which we have been able to choose the best. ADNEC’s presence at Tawdheef proved a major attraction, with the company welcoming several hundred UAE Nationals and expatriates at our stand. ADNEC has moved swiftly to close these new appointments during the event, showing that we are firmly committed to maximising the right opportunities”.

ADNEC has already achieved 30 percent nationalization among positions identified as being suitable for nationals within the company. The company aims to increase this to 35 per cent by the end of the year.

At Tawdheef, ADNEC has been promoting career opportunities in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, besides accepting CVs, conducting onsite interviews and presentations, screening candidates, and organizing a series of exciting competitions with attractive prizes including iPhones and iPods being on offer to the winners.

Abu Dhabi, February 3, 2010 – ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) emerged as one of the more popular employers during the opening day of the Tawdheef recruitment fair that’s being held February 2 to 4, 2010 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. 

The encouraging response to ADNEC’s presence at Tawdheef follows the company’s recent announcement aiming for 35 per cent Emiratization by end-2010, for positions identified as being suitable for UAE Nationals.

ADNEC’s 120 sqm stand (B606) in Hall 6 was one of the busiest at the event, with UAE Nationals as well as expatriates, expressing keen interest in building a career with the company and within Abu Dhabi’s thriving Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.

Hundreds of prospective candidates visited the ADNEC stand to upload their CVs at the computer terminals available as well as to hand in their CVs and discuss career opportunities with ADNEC staff. ADNEC representatives also gave away gifts to winners of promotions organised by ADNEC.

ADNEC has a rigorous and transparent testing and interview process which aims at attracting the best talent and matching them to the most suitable opportunities and is using primarily using Tawdheef as a platform to boost its UAE national workforce. Besides accepting CVs and conducting onsite interviews, ADNEC is also screening select candidates.

From 40 exhibitors during its inception in 2007, Tawdheef has grown this year to over 60 exhibitors representing of the region’s leading businesses and organizations from the public and private sectors. Presented by the Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council, this year’s edition once again encourages UAE nationals, expatriates, qualified professionals and college graduates to explore the emirate’s numerous employment opportunities.  The show will open from 11 am to 7 pm daily at Halls 5, 6 & 7 of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.  More information on visiting the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is available at http://www.adnec.ae/visitor/travel

Company begins spring hiring campaign at Tawdheef Recruitment Show in Abu Dhabi by targeting individuals keen on developing their skills set through on-the-job training

Dubai, February 3nd, 2010- Following a series of recent expansions within the GCC market, Ducab—the leading manufacturer of high-quality power cables in the Middle East—announces a major extension of its National Development Program (NDP) at the Tawdheef 2010 Recruitment Show, hosted at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from Feb. 2 – 4.   According to Mr. Mansour Al Jedayeh, Manager of the NDP and one of the leaders of Ducab’s delegation at Tawdheef, only about 50% of Ducab’s hires for 2010 will come from the engineering field.  The rest will be part of the corporate operations at Ducab, and the company is looking specifically for fresh graduates with a background in supply-chain management, IT services, marketing and business development.    

“There is a lot of talk now about encouraging Emiratization through subsidies, quotas and other regulation tools,” comments Mr. Al Jedayeh.  “Although these tools are extremely important, we believe that the best way for companies to attract talent is by offering employees the opportunity to grow as professionals.  Human development is the overriding goal, and that is something we hope to inspire through the expansion of our National Development Program and our participation in events like Tawdheef.” 

In coordination with local institutions such as Zayed University and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Mr. Al Jedayeh’s department has increased the number NDP training workshops by nearly 50% in the last 12 months to accommodate for new recruits.  Even with the additions, the number of people involved in the workshops has more than doubled during the last year, owing to the popularity of the program.  During Tawdheef 2009 alone, Ducab received over 1200 qualified applicants and hired a record number of fresh graduates during a year in which the industry overall faced minimal growth. 

“By offering young Emiratis individual career-guidance and outlining a clear set of skill development objectives in addition to business KPIs, the National Development Program aims to nurture fresh graduates and prepare them to advance rapidly within their respective field,” adds Dr. Saeed Al Barwani, General Manager of Human Resources and Information Technology Systems at Ducab. 

It is the third year that Ducab has participated in the Tawdheef recruitment show, which this year features 39 exhibitors from governmental and semi-governmental departments as well as major companies in banking, construction, education, and trading sectors.  The career fair is regarded as the leading event in Abu Dhabi for talent recruitment as university students begin their final semester and prepare to enter into the workforce after their summer exams.    

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Abu Dhabi, 30 January 2010: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) will once again assert its strong credentials as an ‘employer of choice’ for UAE National candidates as it hosts Tawdheef, Abu Dhabi’s main recruitment event running from February 2 to 4, 2010, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre.

As well as being the host venue for Tawdheef, ADNEC is a sponsor and a major exhibitor at the event which is presented by the Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council. ADNEC’s 120 sqm stand (B606) at Tawdheef is located in Hall 6.

ADNEC currently employs many UAE Nationals in key positions and has implemented several initiatives such as a unique secondment program held in cooperation with ExCeL London, the UK capital’s largest events venue, which is owned by ADNEC, to maximise Emirati skills and leadership potential.
 
“We welcome the return of Tawdheef to ADNEC and are very pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this key event which focuses on harnessing Emirati talent to build UAE businesses and institutions,” said Humaid Al Dhaheri, ADNEC’s Director of Finance & HR.

“Since our inception, ADNEC has been at the forefront of building Abu Dhabi’s reputation in the events sector while simultaneously providing growth and development opportunities for our Emirati workforce. As a dynamic, rapidly-growing organisation, ADNEC has a range of attractive career opportunities - spread across several different areas of operations and locations - that we feel hold continuing appeal for qualified and talented UAE nationals,” he added.

ADNEC, besides being the host venue for some of the UAE’s largest and most well regarded events including IDEX (International Defence Exhibition & Conference), WFES (World Future Energy Summit), ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference), Cityscape Abu Dhabi and ADIHEX (Abu Dhabi Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition), is responsible for a number of high profile development projects such as Capital Centre, (a mixed-use development of 23 residential, commercial and mixed-use towers adjacent to the exhibition centre), Capital Gate (an iconic 35 storey gravity defying feature tower, featuring the 5-star hotel - ‘Hyatt at Capital Centre’) and a 2.4km Marina zone.

ADNEC’s venue portfolio includes the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre – the Gulf’s largest and one of the world’s most modern exhibition centres, and ExCel London, the UK capital’s largest exhibition and conference venue.  In addition, ADNEC is expanding within the region, with the Al Ain Convention Centre, a residential and business micro city around a state-of-the-art convention centre.

“At Tawdheef, ADNEC will present the array of career opportunities that are available within the ADNEC Group to qualified candidates: from finance to project management, marketing to venue operations, client liaison to human resources, procurement to protocol, and many more. Our rapid growth and development presents our employees with huge prospects for career development and we are keen to showcase this at the event”, noted Al Dhaheri. 
 
ADNEC’s stand has been designed to ensure job-seekers are provided a welcoming and convenient ambience in which they can obtain information and apply for and explore career options at ADNEC. Stand visitors will be received at a reception desk, guided through application formalities and encouraged to submit their CV’s via the kiosks at the stand. The ADNEC stand will also have facilities for onsite interviews and screening. Presentations and exciting contests will also be hosted at the ADNEC stand, with attractive prizes on offer.

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