The document details the 6th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit held in Dubai on April 25-26, 2011, focusing on attracting, retaining, and developing national talent in the Gulf region. The summit featured various workshops and discussions led by industry experts addressing challenges and strategies in nationalisation, talent management, and improving employee engagement. Attendees included key decision-makers from various sectors, with an emphasis on building effective practices for managing and retaining Emirati employees.

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Successfully attracting, retaining and developing national talent across the Gulf
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Interactive workshops: 24 & 27 April 2011
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Speakers in the spotlight: Key benefits of attending:
• Essa Al Mulla, Executive Director • Debating the core roots of nationalisation hurdles
Emirates National Development Programme
• Melanie Relton, Regional Manager, British Council • Identifying best strategies to attract nationals
• Ahmad Saleh, Head of HR, Aujan Industries
• Imran Ahmad, Head of Talent Management • Implementing best practice processes for developing nationals
Al Jomaih Automotive Company
• Zuhair Al Haj, Senior GM Group Administration & Emiratisation • Tailoring development programmes and analysing how to get
Al Futtaim Group them right for future needs
• Abdul Hakim AlBannay, General Manager Corporate Affairs
ETA ASCON • Learning how to successfully retain national talent
• Essa Ali Al Zaabi, Deputy General Manager, EIBFS
• John Mowatt, Director Centre of Emiratisation, R&D • Tackling the challenges of cultural differences
Emirates Academy
• AbdulRahman Saqr, Head of Emiratisation, lloyds TSB • Develop useful skills which will enable you to retain your top
national talent and transform them into future leaders
• Dr. Naji AlMahdi, Executive Director, NIVE
For more information or to register
Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae
www.gccnationalisation.com
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2. Essential interactive workshops: Sunday 24 and Wednesday 27 April 2011
IQPC’s workshops are unique opportunities to spend valuable time with industry experts. These interactive sessions are extended
to ensure that you will get to the heart of the summit’s most critical issues and uncover practical solutions you can apply in your
own company.
Pre-summit half day workshop Post-summit half day workshop
Sunday 24 April 2011, 09:00 – 12:00 Wednesday 27 April 2011, 09:00 – 12:00
Workshop A: ‘Ready for the world of work?’ - supporting Workshop C: Sustainable employee engagement and
young people to be work ready empowering company culture
This is an interactive workshop where facilitators and How do you know if your employees are actually satisfied, happy,
participants will review, in-depth, the fundamental skills needed motivated or even engaged in their day-to-day roles? Do they talk
for employability in GCC countries and share knowledge about about your organisation outside of the office – what do they say?
the latest initiatives to develop such skills. Participants will learn This workshop will show you how to create an engaging,
about the worldwide and regional British Council’s skills for interactive environment that nationals will find hard to leave.
employability programme and draw lessons of best practices
from the world in general and the GCC in particular.
Benefits of attending:
• Build a company culture that engages all employees
Benefits of attending:
• Gain understanding about the current employment statistics • Look at programmes to empower your employees and to
and position make them loyal advocates of the organisation
• Explore the private – public shift in relation to education reforms • Understand where there may be current problems and
- key challenges and an understanding as to what the skills gaps explore how you can eradicate them
are and industry shortages
• Receive an overview of employability – what does this mean for Workshop facilitator:
the industry, educators and the future workforce? Paul Michael Gledhill, Director & Co-Founder, Xpert learning
• Witness how educators are working towards a ‘work ready’ graduate
• Learn how to bridge the gap using innovation and good Post-summit half day workshop
practice models
Wednesday 27 April 2011, 13:00 – 16:00
Workshop facilitators:
Melanie Relton, Regional Vocational Education Manger Workshop D: Work environment as an effective tool to
British Council based in the UAE retain nationals
Dr. Naji AlMahdi, Executive Director, National Institute
for Vocational Education Most organisations have a retention problem. To solve it, some
have designed retention strategies based on compensations and
Pre-summit half day workshop benefits. Some of them have also considered learning and growth
Sunday 24 April 2010, 13:00 – 16:00 for retaining national talents. Only very few organisations have
considered work environment as an important factor, not only to the
Workshop B: Reviewing your talent management process – national’s decision of staying in, or leaving the organisation, but
Does it have what you need to develop national talent? also to all employees’ productivity, satisfaction, and engagement.
Talent management is a critical part of running a successful Benefits of attending:
organisation. Managing your national talent depends on you • Understand your work environment and all factors within
implementing a solid process to manage their entry to, and ongoing • Establish if those factors really influence retention
development within, the organisation. This session will look at the • Analyse different ways organisations can improve on those
key aspects of effective talent management processes and enable factors and learn how to handle them
you to do a mini ‘audit’ of what you have in place during the session.
Benefits of attending: Workshop facilitator:
• Identify the ‘must have’ components of an effective talent Wael Albassam, Human Resources Manager, Zamil Industrial
management process
• Evaluate your current strategies – do they enable you to
effectively support the development of your national talent?
• Consider the integration of different aspects of such a process
This workshop will be highly interactive involving a variety of
learning techniques including mini lectures, group discussions
and individual work. This workshop is appropriate for anyone
wanting to rethink their existing talent management strategies or
consider how they could build such a process.
Workshop facilitators:
Nanette Fairley, CEO, Innovative HR Solutions
Fiona Kelly, Executive Director – Operations, Innovative HR
Solutions
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3. Summit day one: Monday 25 April 2011
08:30 Registration and coffee 13:20 Career counseling (career guidance) in public schools
Career guidance is missing from the UAE education
INTERACTIVE PANEl DISCUSSION
09:00 Chair’s welcome and opening speech system and if this is not resolved as soon as possible,
UAE nationals (Emiratis) will face a major issue in the
Analysing the core roots of nationalisation challenges future as they will not be equipped to plan a career path,
thus hindering their growth.
09:10 How far have we come? Panel led by:
• The progress of nationalisation since 1998 across Essa Al Mulla, Director
INTERACTIVE PANEl DISCUSSION
the GCC Emirates National Development Programme
• Overview of statistics and actual developments made Zuhair Al Haj, Senior General Manager Group
in the Gulf region Administration and Emiratisation, Al Futtaim Group
• Distinguishing what to expect from future strategies Abdul Hakim AlBannay, General Manager Corporate
and quotas Affairs, ETA ASCON
• Comparing initiatives and the progress made between
GCC countries 14:00 Missing tools which affect a national’s efficiency
Panelists include: • Analysing effective tools such as education and
Imran Ahmad, Head of Talent Management counseling to improve a national’s work ethic
Al Jomaih Automotive Company • Providing guidance and supervision to create career
Abdulrahman Saqr, Head of Emiratisation clarity and inspire nationals to take ownership
lloyds TSB • Determining the importance of positive and professional
values and behaviours to achieve a stable career
09:50 Identifying challenges from different perspectives: AbdulRahman Saqr, Head of Emiratisation & Senior
Employers & employees, expats & nationals Adviser, lloyds TSB
• Analysing the most common reasons which stop
nationals from applying for jobs in the private sector Career guidance and attraction strategies
• Exploring ongoing recruitment challenges facing private
sector organisations 14:40 Networking break and refreshments
• Determining the most effective nationalisation model
Selim Sadek, VP Strategy, UAE Academy 15:10 Career theory in an emerging Arab gulf economy:
The impact of expectations and self-efficacy
10:30 Morning break, networking and refreshments • Exploring career attitudes of 2267 students in an
emerging Arab gulf economy
11:00 Choose one of three interactive roundtables to maximise • Gaining in-depth knowledge of labour nationalisation
your time at the summit by focusing on your biggest policies as well as the adoption of proactive strategies
challenge and having the opportunity to openly discuss • Understanding the strong implications on the private
ROUNDTABlE SESSION
it with your peers and industry experts. sector due to the social contract and the resulting
INTERACTIVE
Attraction, retention and development expectations towards state employment
Attraction: Zuhair Al Haj, Senior General Manager Group Ingo Forestenlechner, Professor
Administration and Emiratisation, Al Futtaim Group UAE University & Federal Demographic Council
Retention: Wael Albassam, Human Resources
Manager, Zamil Industrial 15:50 Attracting nationals to non-traditional careers in
Development: Nader Al-Sayed, Talent Development the private sector
Group HR, Qtel • Assessing what motivates national talent to work for the
public sector compared to the private sector
11:40 The four hurdles for workforce nationalisation • Identifying non-financial benefits which will attract
• Evaluating the four nationalisation hurdles: perception, nationals to private sector roles
rewards & conditions, legislation and competencies • Examining if expat salaries are really hindering the
• Examining the perspectives of the different nationalisation process
stakeholders in the nationalisation process • Comparing actual costs and salary structures between
• Diagnosing the level of support which private hiring nationals vs. expats – taking into account visa
organisations receive from the government costs, relocation costs etc
• Utilising lessons of best practice to overcome the Atul Gokhale, Executive Director
four nationalisation hurdles National Hospitality Tourism Institute
Naji AlMahdi, Executive Director
National Institute for Vocational Education 16:30 Chair’s final comments and end of summit day one
12:20 Lunch break and networking opportunity
Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae

4. Summit day two: Tuesday 26 April 2011
08:30 Registration and coffee 14:00 Talent management in the private sector and
managing talent for retention
09:00 Chair’s welcome and opening speech • Comprehending talent management perspectives
which will drive business results and nationalisation
Role of universities, authorities and local governments • Exploring the latest training methods to improve
retention rates
09:10 The importance of social responsibility • Highlighting successful strategies to provide in-depth
• Evaluating why the private sector needs to be knowledge of what to expect from the future
introduced to students during their education Imran Ahmad, Head of Organisational Development &
PANEl DISCUSSION
• Creating awareness between young nationals to increase Talent Management, Al Jomaih Automotive Company
INTERACTIVE
motivation, productivity and establish ownership
• Developing a relationship between nationals and 14:40 Afternoon break, networking and refreshments
expats to create a unified society
Paul Michael Gledhill, Director & Co-Founder 15:10 Transforming next generation nationals into
Xpert learning future leaders
• Introducing creative opportunities to encourage pride,
09:50 The progress of nationalisation in the finance sector responsibility & growth
CASE STUDY
• Identifying the trends of the different segments within • Identifying top performers and providing focused
the finance industry management training
• Examining the figures of different organisations to • Successfully engaging future leaders in order to
understand the success rate and quotas retain them
• Uncovering the male to female ratio within banks and Aisha M. Al Shareef, Director Resourcing & Talent
insurance companies Management Group Human Capital, Dubai Holding
Essa Ali Al Zaabi, Deputy General Manager, EIBFS
15:50 Nationals in the hospitality sector - Rotana’s story
10:30 Morning break, networking and refreshments • Analysing difficulties for companies working with or
around alcoholic beverages
Career development and retention strategies • Learning why the hospitality industry is classed as
a demeaning sector and creating attractive positions
11:00 Successfully retaining national talent for nationals
• Examining training programmes and continous • Gaining an insight into Rotana’s nationalisation
development plans for all employees progress and understanding the effectiveness of
• Highlighting key methods of motivating and rewarding their Duroob leadership programme
trainers and managers Olga Kampaxi, Regional HR Director
• Defining the effectiveness of performance Rotana Hotel Management
management systems
Ahmad Saleh, Head of HR, Aujan Industries 16:30 End of summit
11:40 Training to develop employees to their potential
and not just to company requirements
• Understanding employee motivation and allowing
room for creativity and growth during their training
and development
• Analysing best practices on how companies can
handle their employees’ mistakes and use them as
learning platforms
• Creating job satisfaction – the key to a successful
retention rate
John Mowatt, Director Centre for Emiratisation
Research & Development, Emirates Academy
12:20 Lunch break and networking opportunity
13:20 Highlighting the issues around cultural differences
• Understanding the challenges of facilitating a balanced
working environment
• Diagnosing best practice models of introducing entry
level nationals to western organisations
• Overcoming cultural hurdles such as language barriers to
integrate your employees and create a dynamic workforce
Jalal Alkhaled, Chief HR Officer
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
www.gccnationalisation.com

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Endorsed by:
The British Council is the
UK’s international organisation
for educational opportunities
Since nationalisation was introduced in the Gulf region, the and cultural relations. We work in over 100 countries
private sector has faced many challenges implementing the worldwide to build engagement and trust for the UK
correct strategies. Attracting nationals to non-traditional careers through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between
has been difficult due to cultural anomalies and lack of guided
people. We achieve this purpose through our work in
education. Now governments, private sector organisations and
universities are coming together to help the next generation of three programme areas, and specified outputs in those
nationals with hands-on training and support to adapt to a new areas: Intercultural dialogue, Creative and knowledge
mindset which will allow them to progress in their roles and build economy and Climate change by drawing on our
stable careers. expertise in five sectors : Arts, Education, Science,
Governance, and English and last year we engaged face
IQPC’s 6th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit will once to face with 13.2 million people and reached 221 million.
again provide an essential interactive platform to discuss the We are a non-political organisation which operates at
Gulf region’s major nationalisation challenges and analyse fresh arm’s length from government. www.britishcouncil.org
solutions. You will have the opportunity to debate, benchmark
and learn from your peers and industry experts.
Emirates Nationals
Development Programme
What past IQPC event attendees said: (ENDP) was established as
per the directives of HH
“I gained a lot of great ideas” Sheikh Mohammed Bin
Team Leader Contracts Manpower Kuwaitisation Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait President and Prime Minister
of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the objective of
“Focused on new ideas for attracting nationals” increasing the presence of UAE Nationals in all the
Emiratisation Manager, Roads & Transports Authority (RTA), UAE
sectors of the economy - especially the private sector.
“Be prepared for a pleasant and informative surprise”
General Secretariat, Executive Council, UAE Media partners:
Who will you network with at the 6th Annual GCC
Nationalisation Summit?
By attending this summit you will have the opportunity to meet Key benefits of attending the 6th Annual GCC
executives from across vertical industries with titles including: Nationalisation Summit:
Chiefs, VPs, Heads, GMs, Managers of: • Get the opportunity to interactively discuss the real
Human Resources nationalisation challenges
Nationalisation, Emiratisation • Learn how to manage the next generation of nationals
Qatarisation, Omanisation
• Hear from HR & nationalisation experts and have the
Saudisation, Bahrainisation
opportunity to network and benchmark with them
Talent Management
Training and Development • Understand the real reasons behind “job hopping”
Human Capital • Comprehend how collaborating with local universities will
Talent Acquisition improve attraction capabilities
Recruitment • Develop useful skills which will enable you to retain your top
national talent and transform them into future leaders
Delegate profile of the past GCC Nationalisation Summit:
For more information on upcoming events contact
enquiry@iqpc.ae
Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities
Only at the 6th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit will the
highest-level decision makers attend in one place at one time.
They will evaluate products and services and will look to
short-list potential suppliers.
• Can you afford to miss out on this opportunity?
• Do you have a product or service that our senior
decision-makers and influencers need?
We have a range of business development / marketing and
sales solutions that will be tailored to specifically deliver
on your business objectives. For more details email
sponsorship@iqpc.ae or call +971 4 364 2975

6. International summit
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6 25 & 26 April 2011
Online: www.gccnationalisation.com
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24 & 27 April 2011 Fax: +971 4 363 1938
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