Nationalization in the Middle East Continues to Face Apathy

DUBAI, UAE, February 20, 2010 - However this time it is getting more obvious that the apathy is not only
from private sector companies, but from the nationals themselves.

In a recent article by Kippreport, Emiratis interviewed candidly
expressed that despite their education and specialization in universities
abroad - sponsored by the government - upon their return they preferred to
work for public sector companies simply because of the higher salaries and
limited working hours.

While regional governments place legislature in favour of nationalization
in the private sector, the sentiment in the private sector is that they are
being forced to hire nationals who don't want to work in that sector at a
higher salary and if the nationals don't want to respond to their recruitment
drive they are penalized for it.

The 5th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit 2010, will be held from 25 - 29
April 2010 at the Arjaan Rotana Hotel, Dubai will address these and other
issues currently plaguing nationalization and will play host to renowned HR
experts from organisations across the GCC. Over 18 distinguished experts from
countries including the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
representing Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever KSA & Gulf, Emirates Academy,
ADCO, Saudi Aramco, Emirates NBD, Innovative HR Solutions, du, Petroleum
Development Company, Standard Chartered Bank Qatar, Tawteen, KPMG Bahrain &
Qatar, and the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will discuss the latest strategies
and solutions that have helped them to move towards improving employee
recruitment strategies, whilst also building effective and sustainable
retention plans.

Ali Alsaloom, Cultural Consultant, Author, TV Show Host, CEO - Embrace
Arabia and Keynote Speaker for the 5th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit 2010
says, "Culture is a crucial driver in building an overall solid education and
business environment. My presentation is an impassioned call to look to the
past to build the GCC's future. I will additionally explore what drives young
Nationals towards specific jobs."

Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Human Resources & Corporate Services Officer at
du said, "There are proven strategies to overcoming recruiting National
graduate trainees into private sector companies. You have to explore their
motivations and overall aspirations and organisations have to put together
proficient graduate training programmes."

For more information visit www.gccnationalisation.com

    Anthony Permal
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