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Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment sets up childcare centre for women employees

Posted on

Tuesday, 27 May 2008

Industry Sector

Government

Country

United Arab Emirates

Client(s)

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders

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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders today today became the first Dubai Government entity to offer crèche facilities at its premises, enabling women employees to achieve ideal balance between their family and work commitments.

Designed to host children between six months and 2 years of age, the childcare centre is part of an initiative to provide women employees with an environment that allows them to satisfactorily carry out their professional responsibilities.

Akil Kazim, Director of Operations, Mohammed Bin Rashid Est. For Young Business Leaders, said: "The Establishment is very keen to provide its staff with optimum working conditions. The crèche will help assure women employees of the well-being of their children during working hours, motivating them to focus better on their key deliverables."

The Establishment has joined hands with Dubai-based Good Baby, to provide educational and entertaining toys and games at the centre. Hussain Muthana, Managing Director, Good Baby, said: "We are glad to be part of this initiative that illustrates the Establishment's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Our products are designed to foster effective learning in a fun-filled ambience. We are confident the childcare centre will add tremendous value to the Establishment's women employees."

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About Mohammed Bin Rashid Est. for Young Business Leaders

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders was launched in 2002. The vision of the Establishment is to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit among UAE nationals and catalyze the development and growth of the small and medium size enterprises.

The Establishment's core mission is to encourage and facilitate the development of local start up businesses across the UAE. To this end, the Establishment offers a wide range of incentives, enabling services and training programmes. The services of the SME extend to both entrepreneurs with existing businesses as well as budding entrepreneurs.