A leading business house in the country has announced its partnership with Tanmia, the National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority.

Marwan Al Sawaleh
It will sponsor training courses in International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) and the English language offered to UAE national jobseekers.

S.S. Lootah Group announced its partnership on Saturday to support Tanmia and provide English language courses to national jobseekers depending on their competency, while another batch will be provided with ICDL training.

On the completion of these two courses, which commenced on August 1, Tanmia will select the best performing jobseekers from the two groups and provide them training in management and commerce.

Marwan Al Sawaleh, Acting Director General and Director of the Employment and Skills Development Centre at Tanmia, said: "We are glad that a large number of companies especially from the private sector have recognised the importance of supporting Tanmia's initiatives and the emiratisation drive in the UAE."

Hajj Saeed Bin Ahmad, Chairman of S.S. Lootah, said: "The Institute of Islamic Information and Education represents the educational arm of the group. It includes Dubai Medical College for Girls, Dubai Pharmacy College, Dubai Specialised Medical Centre and Medical Research Laboratories, the Islamic School for Training and Education and the technical institute.

"We recently carried out the licensing procedure for World Al Lootah University of Communication, which is based on remote virtual web learning. The group also pays special attention for improving the educational sector in the country and reinforcing the expertise of the young nationals."