The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (SSA), in collaboration with AD Ports Group, a leading global facilitator of trade, industry, and logistics services, organised an open day at its headquarters for beneficiaries of the Abu Dhabi Social Support Programme. The event aimed to engage beneficiaries with AD Ports Group’s new training programme titled “Nawras,” which is specifically designed to develop the skills of Emiratis and prepare them for executive roles in shipping operations at the commercial ports managed by the Group.
The open day is part of the ADSSA’s efforts to establish a social safety network for beneficiary families across Abu Dhabi Emirate and create a lasting positive impact through a comprehensive approach. This approach aims to ensure a dignified life for low-income families by promoting positive participation and fostering family stability and financial independence. These goals are achieved through partnership and integration with various entities that support beneficiary families, provide job empowerment opportunities, and assist family members in joining the workforce.
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration between ADSSA and AD Ports Group under the “Nawras” programme spanning 18 to 24 months, the open day targeted 50 individuals from families benefiting from the Authority’s programmes, to engage beneficiaries who meet the eligibility requirements and standards of the “Nawras” programme, according to the role they will be assigned to and the progress they achieve in three key areas: supervision, operations, and management. At the beginning of the programme, trainees sign an initial one-year training contract, and upon successful completion of first-year requirements, they transition to a permanent employment contract with AD Ports Group.
Commenting on the event, His Excellency Qasem Al Hashemi, Executive Director of the Beneficiary Affairs Sector at SSA, said: “The Authority operates within a unique network of partners that allows us to collaborate and align efforts to create sustainable social impact, promoting the principles of cooperation and partnership to support the quality of life and financial independence of families in Abu Dhabi. Through the ‘Nawras’ training programme at AD Ports Group, this opportunity has a positive impact on the beneficiaries’ lives and enhances the living standards of their families.”
Captain Saif Al Muhairi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer at AD Ports Group, said: “In line with our efforts to realize the vision of our wise leadership, AD Ports Group aims to empower UAE nationals and develop their skills through the ‘Nawras’ training programme. This supports our mission to employ highly qualified Emirati talent across the ports, industrial zones, and logistics supply chain sectors. Our collaboration with SSA will undoubtedly support beneficiaries of social support in Abu Dhabi, guiding them into a new chapter in their professional journey. Through this innovative programme, we aim to prepare them for executive roles that will benefit our operations and contribute to family and social stability in Abu Dhabi.”
During the open day held at SSA headquarters, the participating beneficiaries were introduced to key operations of AD Ports Group, its facilities, and the “Nawras” training programme, along with guidelines to ensure the trainees’ integration into the work environment.
