Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has celebrated the graduation of 56 Emirati students from its 2023 Tourism Youth Summer Camp, a two-week introduction to Abu Dhabi’s tourism and hospitality industries. The participants developed essential teamwork and leadership skills, gained hands-on experience, and received insights from professionals within the field.
In accordance with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the Camp allowed young UAE nationals interested in exploring a career in the emirate’s tourism and hospitality industries to learn about Abu Dhabi as a tourism and cultural destination.
The program includes a work placement at one of the emirate’s top hotels, where participants discover the different components of the tourism business and how they contribute to the growth and development of the emirate’s economy.
I am immensely proud of the students who have dedicated themselves to learning the ins and outs of Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry and gaining important work and life experience through our Tourism Youth Summer Camp. This program is a unique platform for launching young talent, ensuring a new generation of professionals is ready to take on the challenge of growing Abu Dhabi’s thriving tourism landscape. They are the promising future of the Emirati workforce, and we are confident that the knowledge and experience they have gained over these two weeks will be invaluable as they pursue their careers and share Abu Dhabi with the world.
Mr. Saleh Al Geziry, Director-General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, shared.
This year’s program featured an array of activities designed to foster teamwork and develop participants’ professional skills. Workshops focusing on topics such as customer support provided students with valuable insights into delivering exceptional service. Additionally, educational field trips to renowned attractions like the Louvre Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and Qasr Al Hosn were organized, offering hands-on learning experiences.
The winning team, comprising 11 participants, presented a case study related to emiratization and its importance and were awarded a cash prize at the graduation ceremony by Mr. Hamad Mohammed Alsudain, Licencing and Regulatory Compliance Director at DCT Abu Dhabi, and Ms. Layla Radhwan Al Ali, Section Head of Sector Emiratization and Capability Development at DCT Abu Dhabi.
The graduation ceremony was attended by the students and their parents, as well as key industry partners and government officials.