Abu Dhabi Ports prepares next generation of UAE National leaders

Press release

Published March 10th, 2015 - 04:40 GMT

During the event

Several Emirati senior members of staff from Abu Dhabi Ports have successfully completed the “Leadership Team Engagement Boot Camp”, a four-day training programme based on the world-famous Dale Carnegie Training.

The highly interactive workshop, which took place recently, was organised in support of Abu Dhabi Ports’ strategy to develop and prepare the next generation of UAE National leaders.

In an official ceremony, Abu Dhabi Ports’ CEO Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi presented a certificate to all of the participants. By doing so, he honoured their achievements within the organisation – one which is dedicated to helping Emiratis grow into responsible leadership positions.

The workshop covered a wide range of exercises to build team confidence and risk taking skills, as well as to enhance communication, people and time management skills. Furthermore, it addressed how to effectively deal with challenges and opportunities to hit targets and achieve optimum results.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi Ports Company

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a master developer and regulator of ports and industrial zones. The objective of ADPC is to act as an enabler for development and trade and facilitate its contribution to the diversification of the national economy. In doing so, it will provide its customers and stakeholders with the highest levels of service in a responsive and transparent manner.

ADPC was established in March 2006 by Emiri Decree No. 6 of 2006 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the Emirate and was given control and regulatory enforcement power over all commercial ports assets previously owned by the Abu Dhabi Seaports Authority (ADSA).