Majid Al Futtaim Retail Extends Retail Graduate Programme to Empower Young Talent Across Eight Countries

• For the second year in a row, Majid Al Futtaim Retail is rolling out the 18-month programme to welcome graduates from different universities across eight countries.  
• Last year, the programme welcomed 71 candidates from six markets. This year, the programme will be expanded to invite more candidates across eight countries, with women constituting 50 per cent of the enrolled students.
• The UAE is one of the key countries where the programme showed great success. The continuation in the UAE aims to nurture young talent and develop future leaders in the retail industry.

Dubai, UAE, 25 July 2024

Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in the UAE, has officially launched the second edition of its Retail Graduate Programme, welcoming applications until August 2024 with the expectation to onboard candidates in October 2024. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, which welcomed 71 candidates from six countries, the programme expands its reach this year to empower more candidates from eight countries. These countries include Lebanon, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, in addition to the existing countries of Egypt, Georgia, Kenya, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates.

Majid Al Futtaim Retail aims to enroll candidates across various countries. Specifically in the UAE, the focus is on Emiratisation and providing opportunities for women, reinforcing Majid Al Futtaim Retail’s commitment to empowering young talent and developing future leaders in retail.

The 18-month programme offers recent graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the dynamic retail industry. Through three six-month rotations, participants will explore various operational areas, including in-store operations, e-commerce, merchandise functions, and customer service. This structured approach, which provides a strong foundation for future career development within the company, reflects Majid Al Futtaim Retail’s commitment to both its colleagues and the local communities in which it operates. This commitment extends to ensuring the professional development and career advancement of Emiratis in the retail industry. Majid Al Futtaim Retail, through this initiative, actively ensures a diverse and inclusive workplace that values Emirati talent.

Commenting on the launch, Samar Elmnhrawy, Senior Vice President of Human Capital and Sustainability at Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, stated: “The Retail Graduate Programme embodies our commitment to nurturing future retail leaders – a reflection of our core value, ‘Together We Make Every Moment Count.’ By providing graduates with hands-on experience and mentorship, we empower them to drive innovation and deliver exceptional customer experiences. We are excited to welcome a new generation of talent who will shape the future of retail.”

She added: “At Majid Al Futtaim Retail, we embrace the power of diversity and collaboration. By creating a culture of continuous learning, we leverage our collective strengths, shared purpose, and diverse perspectives to drive innovation and excellence in customer experience. As we continue to bring our iconic brand experiences to over 770 thousand customers daily, we always look forward to nurturing young minds, creating opportunities, and unleashing their potential with our proud history of success and ever propelling growth.”

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications before August 1, 2024 by visiting careers.majidalfuttaim.com/go/Graduate-and-Internship-Programmes/3197801/