Tanmia, the national human resource development and employment authority, has announced that it has recently facilitated the employment of 12 UAE professionals with Lloyds TSB, one of the world’s largest banking groups.

The employment of the UAE nationals was finalised following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lloyds TSB for the training and employment of UAE nationals.

Abdul Rahman Saqr, head of emiratisation at Lloyds TSB said the signing illustrates a tangible commitment from both Lloyds TSB and Tanmia to create a number of mutually beneficial opportunities for UAE nationals. 
"As can be seen from our recent award wins, Emiratisation is a top priority for Lloyds TSB, we understand and appreciate the need to support local talent within an international company.

Tanmia's collaboration with Lloyds TSB was one of the highlights of Tanmia's participation at the recently concluded UAE Careers 2008 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Tanmia had signed various MoUs with governmental and private organisations for specialised and advanced training programs as well as employment initiatives for UAE job seekers at the show.

"The strategic plan of the authority is in line with the Federal Government plan that focuses greatly on nationalisation initiatives. We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with Lloyds TSB, which ratified this MoU with the aim of recruiting nationals and providing work opportunities for them," said Feddah Lootah, acting general manager, Tanmia.

"This collaboration manifests the commitment of Lloyds TSB in helping the government fulfil its Emiratisation program. We are grateful to Lloyds TSB for signing the MoU as this will contribute to the development of the capabilities and skills of the national human capital."

"Tanmia also seeks to consolidate the efforts of all institutions in providing the right opportunities to nationals and subsequently supporting Tanmia's nationalisation agenda," he added.

Under the MoU, Tanmia and Lloyds TSB have agreed to collaborate on activities that provide employment and training to UAE nationals registered with Tanmia.

Lloyds TSB has also committed to provide Tanmia detailed requirements specific to job openings, including job title, educational level, gender and other criteria that will facilitate job matching.

The two entities have also agreed to co-invest in the training of selected job seekers, as well as in identifying and designing appropriate training programs for various skill/competency gaps.-TradeArabia News Service