Motorola to hire about 20 Saudi graduates through King Fahd University career event

Motorola, Inc., a global leader in wireless communications, is participating in the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals' career day to step up its recruitment efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Participating for the third year, Motorola has previously hired around 14 new staff during the event. The company is now targeting up to 20 additional recruits in the areas of electrical and computer engineering, business administration, marketing and accounting. The company is also recruiting MBA graduates.

'Saudi Arabia's telecom sector is experiencing growth in the areas of mobile penetration and wireless broadband access. We are working with young Saudi nationals to shape this developing industry in their own country,' said Dr. Walid Romman, Motorola's country manager for Saudi Arabia.

Middle Eastern call centre positions predicted to increase by 30 per cent

HDI Middle East and Africa (HDI-MEA), the world's largest membership association for technical service and customer support professionals, has predicted that Middle Eastern call centre positions will increase by 30 per cent annually. Organisations outsource their call centre and technical support operations to the region due to its competitive costs, multi-lingual residents and tax incentives.

Additional results of an in-depth call centre and technical support industry study will also be previewed during the upcoming HDI-MEA Conference and Expo. It will showcase a range of call centre, outsourcing and IT service management best practices at Cairo's Intercontinental City-Stars Hotel from May 26-31, 2007.

The rising maturity of the Middle Eastern call centre industry will provide many benefits, such as long-term economic growth and technology transfer to the region, apart from creating employment opportunities.

DC World offers specialised diplomas in freight and logistics to UAE nationals

Dubai Customs World (DC World), a business unit of Dubai World, and Emirates National Development Programme, in conjunction with the National Association of Freight Logistics (NAFL), have launched a diploma programme in logistics and freight procedures for UAE nationals.

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) has approved the programme. During a special forum to unveil the programme objectives, Hamad Fadhel Al Mazrooei, CEO, DC World, revealed: 'Freight and logistics form the fastest growing business sector in the UAE. The next few years will see further growth of this sector in light of the giant projects undertaken by the Dubai Government, including notably the Jebel Ali Logistics City.'

The diploma is in line with the Emirates Nationals Development Programme and will provide theoretical and practical qualification for UAE nationals seeking employment in cargo, logistics, marine and freight management sectors. Also, the programme will assist them in setting up business ventures in this field.