Every weekend for the last two months, selected groups of young Emiratis have been experiencing testing leadership and team building activities in the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah - carefully created to help them acquire the self-confidence, skills and mind-set to succeed in the modern workplace.
They have been taking part in the new Tawteen Youth Leadership Project, launched in December 2007. Tawteen means "Localization" in English: the overall Tawteen Programme was established by the Emirates Foundation and leading UAE private sector companies last year.
Last weekend's two-day and two-night male camp was typical of this innovative programme. Five male camps, and three one-day female camps, have now been held in total, involving some 250 students from universities/or Higher Colleges across the UAE. During the camp at Wadi Beah, students have experienced a complex series of activities specifically designed to introduce and reinforce leadership qualities and skills.
Championed by private sector partners BP and ALDAR Properties, the camps have had a profound impact on many of the young participants. Camp activities included leadership theory, practical exercises, and debrief sessions. Students worked in a group context to put theory into practice and ?learn by doing?.
The Tawteen Youth Leadership Project is one of eight current projects identified during the initial Tawteen Symposium early in 2007. The aim is to provide similarly testing activity opportunities for young nationals across three key groups: high school, higher education and post-graduates, during coming years.
Emiratis from the Emirates Foundation's "Takatof" - or "shoulder to shoulder" - programme have been trained as team leaders to support the organizers during the camps, and to gain valuable experience to take back to their workplaces on facilitation, team management and motivation.
The Managing Director of the Emirates Foundation, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, commented: "Tawteen actively supports the Government"s aim of preparing young UAE nationals to secure sustainable employment in the private sector. They face an uncertain and demanding world - through this and other Tawteen projects we and our "champions" help them meet and overcome its challenges." The Director of Projects for the Emirates Foundation, Khuloud Al Nuwais, said: "We are most grateful to BP and ALDAR for their encouragement and commitment to this leadership training. Their role is vital as we prepare for the next season of leadership camps." Shireen Khalil Yousef, a Takatof team leader enthused: "The experience was very rewarding' it was a good opportunity to discover new abilities - such as self confidence - and the ability to make quick and right decisions under pressure, as well as leading groups to achieve goals".
Abdullah Zamzam, Chief Corporate Support Officer for ALDAR Properties, explained: "In my role as champion, and as a member of the Tawteen Advisory Council, I have seen this project go from strength to strength - other Council members share my enthusiasm to grow this project in the next academic year.".
"ALDAR is committed to leadership training. The Tawteen Youth Leadership Project aligns well with our internal LEAD Programme for experienced graduates." AbdulKarim Al Mazmi, Regional Vice President BP Middle East's, emphasized: "BP Middle East continues to invest in education and training across the GCC with the ultimate aim of improving employment opportunities for nationals. We are serious about our commitment to the Tawteen Programme and its endeavors to unlock local talent and enhance access to opportunity." (WAM)
They have been taking part in the new Tawteen Youth Leadership Project, launched in December 2007. Tawteen means "Localization" in English: the overall Tawteen Programme was established by the Emirates Foundation and leading UAE private sector companies last year.
Last weekend's two-day and two-night male camp was typical of this innovative programme. Five male camps, and three one-day female camps, have now been held in total, involving some 250 students from universities/or Higher Colleges across the UAE. During the camp at Wadi Beah, students have experienced a complex series of activities specifically designed to introduce and reinforce leadership qualities and skills.
Championed by private sector partners BP and ALDAR Properties, the camps have had a profound impact on many of the young participants. Camp activities included leadership theory, practical exercises, and debrief sessions. Students worked in a group context to put theory into practice and ?learn by doing?.
The Tawteen Youth Leadership Project is one of eight current projects identified during the initial Tawteen Symposium early in 2007. The aim is to provide similarly testing activity opportunities for young nationals across three key groups: high school, higher education and post-graduates, during coming years.
Emiratis from the Emirates Foundation's "Takatof" - or "shoulder to shoulder" - programme have been trained as team leaders to support the organizers during the camps, and to gain valuable experience to take back to their workplaces on facilitation, team management and motivation.
The Managing Director of the Emirates Foundation, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, commented: "Tawteen actively supports the Government"s aim of preparing young UAE nationals to secure sustainable employment in the private sector. They face an uncertain and demanding world - through this and other Tawteen projects we and our "champions" help them meet and overcome its challenges." The Director of Projects for the Emirates Foundation, Khuloud Al Nuwais, said: "We are most grateful to BP and ALDAR for their encouragement and commitment to this leadership training. Their role is vital as we prepare for the next season of leadership camps." Shireen Khalil Yousef, a Takatof team leader enthused: "The experience was very rewarding' it was a good opportunity to discover new abilities - such as self confidence - and the ability to make quick and right decisions under pressure, as well as leading groups to achieve goals".
Abdullah Zamzam, Chief Corporate Support Officer for ALDAR Properties, explained: "In my role as champion, and as a member of the Tawteen Advisory Council, I have seen this project go from strength to strength - other Council members share my enthusiasm to grow this project in the next academic year.".
"ALDAR is committed to leadership training. The Tawteen Youth Leadership Project aligns well with our internal LEAD Programme for experienced graduates." AbdulKarim Al Mazmi, Regional Vice President BP Middle East's, emphasized: "BP Middle East continues to invest in education and training across the GCC with the ultimate aim of improving employment opportunities for nationals. We are serious about our commitment to the Tawteen Programme and its endeavors to unlock local talent and enhance access to opportunity." (WAM)
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