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Millennium celebrates 3 outstanding female employees for Emirati Women’s Day

August 16, 2018

DUBAI — To mark Emirati Women’s Day on Aug. 28, Millennium Hotels and Resorts here is celebrating three outstanding female employees. Paying homage to the annual celebration created by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, chairwomen of the General Women’s Union, supreme chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and president of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood.

Fateheia Fuzan Al-Khalidi is a graduate from National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE) in 2018, holding a Bachelor in General Business. She also received a High School Certificate from Private National Charity School Dubai in 2010 and a Diploma in General Business from National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE) in 2016. Currently working as the Millennium Airport Hotel’s Dubai Human Resources Officer, she joined the Millennium team in 2014 as part of the training team, and moved to Human Resources team in 2016.

Fateheia’s job responsibilities as Human Resources Officer include providing administrative support to Human Resources team, processing Government related documents for the team, developing and implementing safety programs for employees, organizing team building events and involving the hotel in Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

Fateheia said, “I am glad to be part of the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai team and I am very thankful for this opportunity. This hotel is my first hospitality experience and that is why Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has a special place in my heart. In future, I want to be an Assistant Human Resources Manager. Working with the team and being in this country has proved over and over again that the impossible is always possible. I have witnessed UAE grow from a harsh desert to what it has become today as a leading economy. I am very proud to be Emirati and I will always be.”

Aisha Abbas was born in 1988 and graduated High School in Sharjah, UAE in 2004. She began her career as a cashier in the Union Cooperative Society Dubai in 2014 and worked in the company for almost 2 years.

In 2015, Aisha decided to change her field, as she witnessed the fast changing environment of the whole city — and more and more nationalities visiting Dubai. One of Aisha’s dreams was to work in the hospitality industry, as she wanted to meet different people and explore hotels. She finally got her wish when she joined Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai in 2015 as a Security Officer.

Aisha is the only female member in the Millennium Airport Hotel Security Team, and her tasks are vital. She monitors and ensures on a daily basis the safety and security of the hotel guests, colleagues and property under the leadership of the Director of Security. Part of the hotel Emergency Rescue team, she offers first aid in times of emergency and fire equipment check list preparation. Her tasks also involve handling damaged hotel property cases, incident report compilation and monitoring the login and log-out of different suppliers who are visiting the hotel.

Aisha said “I am really happy with what I am doing now with the Millennium team. I love to serve people. I experience so much joy when every single guest in our hotel checks out peacefully and safely. Being surrounded by so many different nationalities, it’s hard to not be influenced by them. It’s about embracing others, whilst enjoying the lifestyle of being an Emirati. There are many opportunities for women here, but I prefer my career right now. It’s not easy but I love it. I am proud to be Emirati and I salute all the women who work in the same field as mine.”

Khloud Jamal Omar Ahmed Basuwaid joined the Millennium Hotels and Resorts team in November 2017 at their upscale Abu Dhabi hotel Bab Al Qasr. Currently working on a Bachelor of Psychology and Human Services at Zayed University, Khloud’s placement is part of her work experience arranged via Khebraty program of the Department of Tourism and Culture in Abu Dhabi. Working across the reservations, concierge, guest service agent and receptionist teams until December 2018 when she concludes her work experience module, Khloud has impressed everyone with her excellent attitude and confidence with the guests.

When asked how her perception of the hotel industry has changed since joining the Millennium Hotels and Resorts team at Bab Al Qasr, she said, “I initially thought it was simply checking guests in and out, now I understand the complexity of the entire operations which has given me much more patience when checking in as a guest myself! As an Emirati woman, it has been amazing getting kind words of encouragement from other Emirati guests who always wish me the best. This acceptance has made me consider a career within the hotel industry.”

Kevork Deldelian, chief operating officer, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa said, “We are proud to be able to welcome team members from all over the world into the Millennium family, but it makes us particularly happy to work alongside UAE nationals. Khloud, Aisha and Fateheia are wonderful examples of the talent and tenacity of Emirati women and we are thrilled to be celebrating them for Emirati Women’s Day.” — SG


August 16, 2018
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