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City Center Almaza affirms its commitment to improving the hospitality, leisure, family entertainment and retail sectors in Egypt

28 February، 2022
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Aya Hussain

Majid Al Futtaim, owner of shopping malls and local communities, hosted a pioneer In the field of retail and entertainment across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, the opening ceremony of the Almaza Employment and Training Center (ARTC) in one of its flagship shopping malls – City Center Almaza, under the patronage of Her Excellency Dr. Nevin Al-Kabbaj, Minister of Social Solidarity in 28 February 2022. The center, which is available to all, provides the Egyptian community with a set of vocational training programs that enhance the skills of those wishing to obtain employment opportunities in the fields of hospitality, leisure, family entertainment and retail. The center was funded by Majid Al Futtaim Group in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in the Swiss Confederation, and is operated by Education for Employment – Egypt (EFE) and consulted by People 1st International

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The opening ceremony took place in the presence of dignitaries from the government sector and businessmen, among whom was Dr. Muhammad Mujahid. Deputy Minister of Education for Technical Education Affairs, and Mr. Ahmed Kamal, Head of the Central Administration for Investment Zones at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). Among the attendees were Majid Al Futtaim’s partners, company team leaders and media representatives.

Almaza Center for Employment and Training has concluded a successful partnership with the “Helm” Foundation to ensure the achievement of the principle of equal opportunities for all those wishing to enter the center, and also to ensure Facilitating the accessibility of everyone to the center and at all levels, in addition to the In order to provide comprehensive training and employment programs, the Center is also committed to providing training and employment programs and services available to all segments of society, including people with special needs. Diaa Yehia, the regional head of Majid Al Futtaim Real Estate in Egypt, said: “We are very happy to host today’s ceremony for the opening of the Almaza Employment and Training Center, along with our partners and valued guests, and under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Nevin Al-Kabbaj, Minister of Social Solidarity. A milestone not only for City Center Almaza but also for the hospitality, leisure, family entertainment and retail sector in Egypt.

Yahya added: “In light of the paramount importance and the great impact of the hospitality, entertainment, family entertainment and retail sectors on the Egyptian economy, and taking into account the achievement of the goals of Egypt’s vision

, the The ARTC Center looks beyond training employees at Majid Al Futtaim. The opening of the center aims to focus on serving the Egyptian community, and enabling employers and employees to identify, explore and seize new opportunities, by providing them with a new set of technical and required skills. For the purposes of employment, this matter would not have been possible without the strict commitment It was attended by the partners who exerted their utmost efforts to see the success of this center achieved.”

The opening ceremony was also hosted by a discussion session in which he participated. Afaf Nassar, Director of Sustainability, Majid Al Futtaim, Heike Harmgart, General Manager for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Dr. Valerie Leste, Head of the International Cooperation Office at the Swiss Embassy in Egypt, and Nora Abu Al-Saud, Executive Director For Education for Employment – Egypt, Ramez Maher, Founding Member and Executive Director of Helem, and Jane Rexworthy, Executive Director of People 1st International.

Nora Abu Al-Saud, CEO of Education for Employment Foundation – Egypt added: “As a market-leading organization, the establishment of the Almaza Employment and Training Center (ARTC) in light of the exceptional effort of our partners, will enable us to continue to help business owners find talent It will also help us here in Egypt to provide training and services that meet international standards for the hospitality, leisure, family entertainment and retail sectors. These training courses are meant to help the new generation of employees achieve a successful and dazzling future, not only by contributing to the advancement of the Egyptian economy but also through the advancement of society. We look forward to seeing ARTC interns take center stage in the hospitality, leisure and family entertainment and retail industries. Now open in Almaza City Center, it offers a range of vocational training programs in the hospitality, entertainment, family entertainment and retail sectors such as: retail business, success training, cafe and restaurant management, customer service ambassador program, and many other important programs. The center aims to provide the support that Organizations need it, especially with regard to training and hiring current and potential employees, by providing them with vocational training and job opportunities available to help them advance in their careers.

28 February، 2022