DA ushers in the second wave of Future Faces Programme

Dubai Airports welcomed the second cohort of its Future Faces Programme, a one-year training and development initiative designed to attract and recruit the next generation of UAE national graduates in line with its Emiratisation drive.

The annual programme provides Emirati graduates, particularly those with STEM (Science, Technology, and Engineering, and Mathematics) backgrounds, with the opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of airport operations, through three rotational phases across a diverse range of cross-functional job roles. This includes critical areas such as Strategy, HR, and Operations, with a specific focus on AOCC (Airport Operation Control Center) and Airside Operations. In addition to hands-on experience, participants receive focused career planning and personalised feedback and guidance from industry leaders.
Graduates who successfully complete the programme, which aligns with Dubai Airports’ commitment to nurturing local talent and strengthening, will have the opportunity to kickstart and further develop their careers at the world’s biggest international airport.

Dubai Airports collaborates with reputable universities across the UAE to attract Emirati graduates interested in pursuing a career in the aviation sector. The next Future Faces Programme will open in May 2024.

Editor's Note

_{Dubai Airports owns and manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports– DXB and DWC.}
_{As integrator, Dubai Airports works to balance the interests of all stakeholders to maintain aviation growth, protect operational resilience and ensure that service providers collaborate to provide a safe and secure service and improve customer experience whilst maintaining a sustainable business.}
_{DXB surpassed the 2019 level of traffic in H1 of 2023 by welcoming 41.6m passengers.}
_{With annual traffic of 66m passengers in 2022, DXB retained its position as the world’s number one airport for international passenger traffic for the ninth year running.}
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As operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airports delivers a world-class experience for customers by providing safe, secure, and environmentally responsible airports. Dubai Airports works in partnership with airlines, passengers, and employees to drive the growth of Dubai as the world’s emerging centre for trade, commerce and tourism.

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