Hilton Hotels in Abu Dhabi announced the launch of EMiRGE – Emirati Grow and Evolve Programme, a comprehensive two-year development initiative aimed at empowering Emirati youth and supporting the UAE’s national Emiratisation agenda.
The programme was
unveiled during a career fair at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, bringing together
industry leaders, government representatives, hospitality schools, and
students.
Career Fair
Highlights
The career fair
provided UAE nationals with a platform to explore diverse career opportunities
across Hilton hotels, including operations, guest experience, commercial
functions, IT, HR, and engineering. Students and professionals engaged directly
with Hilton’s senior leadership, heads of departments, and existing Emirati
team members, gaining valuable insight into career pathways and industry
practices.
EMiRGE - Learner to
Leader Journey
The EMiRGE programme
will guide participants through a structured two-year “learner to leader”
journey:
- Learning Phase (0–6 months): Job skills training and foundational
learning
- Specialisation Phase (6–12 months): Function-specific training and expertise
- Project Phase (12–16 months): Hands-on experience with live business
projects
- Shadowing Phase (16–20 months): Job shadowing of senior leaders
- Mastering Phase (20–24 months): Transition into an independent leadership
role
Participants will
benefit from competitive roles, attractive benefits and allowances, as well as
access to Hilton University, which provides role-specific
learning, targeted skills development, and world-class content libraries.
Unique perks also include Hilton’s Travel Programme for team members.
“Our vision is to
provide sustainable careers to young, aspirational Emiratis in the hospitality
industry, guiding them to success through our tailored development plan,” said Loiy
Hanna, Cluster Director of HR.
The launch event was
attended by distinguished guests including Mohamed Al Zaabi, CEO
of Miral, and Saleh Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu
Dhabi, alongside Hilton’s regional HR leadership and representatives from
leading hospitality schools in Abu Dhabi. The day featured keynote addresses,
panel discussions with Emirati team members, interactive Q&A sessions, and
hands-on workshops.
Hilton has a
long-standing global commitment to empowering young people, from its
award-winning Passport to Success life-skills programme to the Open Doors
pledge, which supported more than one million youth worldwide by 2019. EMiRGE
builds on this legacy, bringing Hilton’s expertise and focus on youth
development to the UAE with a dedicated pathway for Emirati talent.
“At Hilton, we believe in unlocking the potential of every individual. Being recognised as the #1 World’s Best Workplace inspires us to continue providing Emirati youth with a nurturing environment, meaningful opportunities, and the guidance they need to flourish as future leaders in hospitality,” said Nader Halim, Cluster General Manager for Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The WBTM Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton™, and DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences
“EMiRGE reflects Hilton’s long-standing commitment to youth development, while creating clear career pathways and empowering the next generation of Emirati leaders in hospitality,” he added. -TradeArabia News Service