ADDA honours graduates of ‘Support Initiative’
The initiative aims to empower people of determination, provide them with equal opportunities and ensure their inclusion to perform their roles in areas such as education, employment among others
The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), the authority responsible for driving digital transformation in Abu Dhabi, organised a ceremony to honour the graduates of the second batch of the “Support Initiative 2019”, an intensive training programme that has been designed to train and develop the capabilities and skills of people of determination, in order to enhance their competitiveness in the labour market.
The graduates were honoured by Dr. Rauda Al Saadi, Director-general of the Adda, and Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary-general of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, in the presence of senior management from both organisations.
Al Saadi said, “We launched this initiative in line with the directives of the Abu Dhabi Government to empower people of determination, provide them with equal opportunities and ensure their inclusion to perform their roles in areas such as education, employment,andcommunityparticipation,among others. The initiative was launched through the ADDA’S Abu Dhabi Government Contact Centre, with the belief that people of determination have a strong will and ability to participate actively in the national development process and growth of the economy.”
Al Saadi added, “The initiative is the result of the cooperation between the Adda and the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, focused on empowering Emirati nationals and supporting their efforts to contribute and promote digitaltransformationinthesociety,whichshowcases Abu Dhabi’s leadership as a champion for people of determination in the UAE.”
Al Humaidan said, “The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination works hard to bring to reality the government’s wise directions and ensure the effective integration of people of determination into the community. We do this through the establishment of sustainable employment programmes that support the development of the UAE and Abu Dhabi, which is part of the nation’s vision to provide them with equal rights, empowering them and ensuring they experience happiness.”
Mona Al Marzouqi, Director of Business Support, Abu Dhabi Government Contact Centre, explained that the Support Initiative is a five-week training programme specifically designed to educate people of determination, develop their abilities and prepare them for the job market. Upon the successful completion of the training programme and meeting the requirements, one successful trainee will be appointed as a customer service representative at the call centre.
On the sidelines of the graduation ceremony, the Adda signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, seeking to enhance cooperation between the parties. It focused on incorporating the services of the organisation within the TAMM system, a one-stop-shop portal from the Abu Dhabi Government,andacollaborationtoraiseawareness among the community about the TAMM system as an effective platform, which serves people of determination.
Theabudhabidigitalauthority,adda,revealed that its “TAMM” platform has been named as one of the 10 winning entries at this year’s edition of the Sheikh Salem Al-ali Al-sabah Informatics Award, the first-of-its-kindawardintheregion,beingheldunder the guidance and patronage of the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Sabah Al-ahmad Al-jaber Al-sabah.
Now in its 19th year, the award serves as a development platform aimed at promoting informatics and the acceptance of a digital culture.
“TAMM” was recognised for its key efforts in delivering a digital government that is proactive, personalised and secure.
Dr. Rauda Al Saadi, Director-general, ADDA, received the award during a recognition ceremony in Kuwait City, in the presence of the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Sabah Al-ahmad Al-jaber Al-sabah andotherawardeesfromneighbouringarabnations.
Al Saadi said, “We are very pleased with this achievement, which demonstrates our continuing efforts to keep pace with today’s digital technologies, while also further consolidating Abu Dhabi’s leading position in the move towards digital transformation. I would like to thank our working teams from ADDA and ‘TAMM’ for their continued dedication and commitment to playing an important leading role across the emirate’s digital transformation agenda.”