Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, on Wednesday launched a new graduate management development program called Tomouhi. The program is designed to help high-performing Emirati graduates develop into the company's future leaders by equipping them with the skills and conducive support system required. The program will be conducted for nine months and enroll 15 local graduates per year. Tomouhi will offer successful candidates the opportunity to gain experience in a range of disciplines and work across a number of Majid Al Futtaim business units to help them assess which skills and sectors best suit their abilities and interests. It will also offer them the chance to take part in training and development initiatives, including forums and project assignments. Throughout the programme, participants will be mentored by some of Majid Al Futtaim's most successful senior Emirati leaders. Once it ends, they will be given the opportunity to work at the company. Mouien Al-Madhoun, chief human capital officer at Majid Al Futtaim – Holding said: "Like the government, we are passionate about inspiring Emirati students to consider employment opportunities in the UAE's private sector. At present in the UAE, nationals account for 15 percent of Majid Al Futtaim's total workforce and 65 percent of its group management. We believe the Tomouhi program can help increase these figures in years to come. We also look forward to seeing successful candidates reap the benefits." Tomouhi will also be rolled out in Saudi Arabia and Egypt later. The program has been launched in the United Arab Emirates ahead of Careers UAE 2016. It is now open for applications from Emirati graduates and prospective candidates attending Careers UAE 2016 are encouraged to visit stand ZD-1 in Zabeel Hall 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, to find out more about the program and other employment opportunities at Majid Al Futtaim. "We're looking forward to meeting prospective candidates at Careers UAE 2016, especially those who are naturally curious, fast learners, hard workers and share our desire to create great moments for everyone, everyday. We're confident we'll find many at the event and are excited to receive their applications, added Al-Madhoun.
