Abu Dhabi, July 14 (WAM) - Emstel Group has confirmed its continued commitment to supporting and empowering Emirati talent through an integrated system for developing and qualifying national competencies with the necessary technical and leadership skills to keep pace with the future of the industrial sector.

Engineer سعيد غمران الرميثي, CEO of Emstel, said that this system supports around 600 Emirati employees in the group, as well as students and graduates, through professional development programs, digital learning, mentoring, and on-the-job training, which enhances the readiness of young Emiratis and supports the construction of sustainable career paths within the group.

He added that investing in national competencies is a key axis in Emstel’s strategy, as we believe that human capital is the cornerstone of achieving sustainable growth. Through our specialized programs, we strive to provide an inspiring work environment that enables young Emiratis to develop their skills, gain practical experience, and actively contribute to the growth and development of the industrial sector in the country.

The “Path for Developing Competencies” program is at the forefront of Emstel’s initiatives to develop Emirati talent. It provides graduates with an integrated platform that combines personal skill development, technical qualification, and practical learning.

Since its launch in 2024, the program has contributed to developing 167 Emirati employees, and is currently working on qualifying 47 participants in its latest cohort as part of Emstel’s ongoing efforts to prepare a new generation of qualified national competencies capable of leading the future of the sector.

At the same time, Emstel continues to strengthen the link between education and the job market through its Practical Training Program, which in 2026 provided training opportunities for 30 students from five national academic institutions, including Higher Colleges of Technology, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi University, Khalifa University, and United Arab Emirates University.

In the context of building a culture of continuous learning, the group is implementing Knowledge Circles, Mastery, and Mentoring initiatives that provide opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, and career guidance. These initiatives have supported 99 employees at the beginning of their careers.

Emstel also supports the development of future leaders through its Future Leaders Program and FORGE (Fine-tune and Develop Growth) program. To date, 65 employees have completed the Future Leaders Program, while 15 high-potential Emirati employees are participating in the FORGE program to develop their leadership skills.

Emstel also employs modern technologies to enhance the learning experience. The LinkedIn Learning platform has played a pivotal role in enabling more than 400 young employees to develop future skills and build specialized career paths that meet their aspirations and the needs of the job market in the future.

The group also supports the development of technical expertise through participation in the SteelChallenge competition organized by the World Steel Association, which is attended annually by more than 50 students and 20 employees. In addition to this, there are augmented reality, virtual reality, and simulation-based learning programs, as well as a laboratory for electrical systems and industrial automation that has benefited over 20 Emirati employees and trainees in developing their skills in industrial automation and electrical control technologies.

These initiatives reflect Imstel’s commitment to continuing its national role in investing in Emirati talent and empowering young people with the skills they need to lead the future of industry, in line with the UAE’s vision for building a sustainable knowledge-based economy based on innovation that enhances the country's position as a global hub for advanced manufacturing.