Sama Dubai promises 350,000 new jobs in Tunisia
2008-09-16
The ambitious Mediterranean Gate project planned by Sama Dubai and the Tunisian government will add 350,000 new jobs to the Tunisian economy, officials said Thursday.
By Mona Yahia for Magharebia in Tunis – 16/09/08
 [Mona Yahia] Tunisian officials and Emirati businessmen agreed upon plans for the Mediterranean Gate project, which is expected to create more than 350,000 jobs in Tunisia. |
The Tunisian government announced its approval Thursday (September 11th) of plans for the Mediterranean Gate project, a joint endeavour between Tunisia and Dubai Holding subsidiary Sama Dubai, with a total investment of up to $25 billion.
Sama Dubai Executive Chairman Farhan Faraidooni said preliminary work has begun on infrastructure and 16 buildings on a 470,000 square-metre plot. This stage is expected to be completed within five years.
Mediterranean Gate is scheduled for completion in 14 phases. The landmark development is expected to generate a wide range of employment opportunities, including direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase and over 350,000 when completed.
Tunisian Minister of Development and International Co-operation Mohamed Nouri Jouini said the project embodies Tunisia's ambitious development plans, combining tourism with economic growth. Mediterranean Gate also satisfies Tunisia's goal of doubling per capita income in ten years in order to reach 60% of that found in developed countries.
Jouini said that in order to address the additional problem of unemployment, the government aims to create 1 million new jobs in ten years. Many of these new jobs depend on foreign investment projects such as Mediterranean Gate.
In related news, Abu Dhabi real estate conglomerate Al Maabar announced a plan to build its biggest project on the African continent in the northern outskirts of Tunis, with a total investment of up to $10 billion.
Board Director Youssef Nouis said the first stage of the $10 billion Bled El Ward project will create 6,000 jobs.
Many Tunisian university graduates are awaiting the job opportunities promised by these projects, especially those with scientific, technical or vocational training.
Announcements for jobs related to the Sama Dubai project are already appearing in Tunisian newspapers.
Official statistics show that foreign direct investment in Tunisia exceeded 2 billion Tunisian dinars in 2007, or 5.18% of the total volume of investment in the country. This figure is up 35.7% from 2006 and includes 271 new foreign enterprises and the expansion of 222 others already based in the country. As a result, the total number of enterprises receiving foreign contributions rose to 2,900, providing some 291,000 jobs.
A recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report notes that development efforts in Tunisia have shown modest but encouraging results. Unemployment eased down from 14.3% in 2006 to 14.1% in 2007, but economic growth over the same period rose from 5.5% to 6.3%, which is the highest rate Tunisia has achieved in a decade.
Gulf investments – particularly from the UAE – represent the largest portion of foreign money in the Tunisian economy.
The 2006 annual report of the Arab Investments Guarantee Organisation on the investment climate of Arab countries ranked Tunisia third among Arab countries hosting investment, and second among countries attracting UAE investment.
In its most recent report on business climates, the World Bank ranked Tunisia best in the Maghreb region, third in Africa and eighth among Arab countries.
In its report, the World Bank focused on the multiple reforms Tunisia carried out last year, particularly the cancellation of the minimum capital requirement for limited liability enterprises and the enactment of a new law related to economic initiative.
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Eng. Hasan Al-Bahkali Posted 2008-09-17
Praise be to God for making the Muslim subservient to his brother Muslim. This is part of the unity, solidarity and common interests. An emirate capital on a Tunisian territory and Tunisian manpower contributes to the employment of 350 thousand fathers of families. Oh Lord guide Arabs to their collaboration and solidarity under their Islamic fraternity. Engineer Hassan Al Bahkali.
أمين Posted 2008-09-20
Praise be to God and thanks to God for all these bounties. I ask God the Almighty and Worthy of praise to make the graces of bounty, safety and security eternal. God willing, the Islamic and Arab nation will always be co-operative and helpful. Always forward and more progress.
attention Posted 2008-09-26
These are shameful projects. Something is going on behind these $24 billion. Do you believe in Santa Claus? Beware of these investors: they are not true Arabs. Again, beware: in reality they want our lands for Western billionaires, who are just hiding behind these Arabs.
ABDELMOULA MOUNIR Posted 2008-10-01
Sama Dubai’s projects in Tunisia are important, as they are fuelled by foreign investment. The United Arab Emirates is financing real-estate projects because this is a sector with immediate turnaround that does not present a risk to foreign capital. Will Tunisia get a peace of the pie? We should know the answer next year, when we learn about the goals in a similar project named “Mediterranean Port” (“La Port de la Méditerranée”).
Ayadi Mohamed Ali Posted 2008-10-04
Good website and good explanation! Thank you.
nawel Posted 2008-10-08
Hello, This is great news! May I send them my CV?
MAMOUN Posted 2008-10-14
Sama Dubai’s investment in Tunisia is very good. I would like to know how to send them my contact information and CV in order to get a job in the project.
Anis Ouertatani Posted 2008-10-15
Thank you for this forum, but we would like to like to act in good faith based on the responses that you are able to provide to our questions, which would guide us onto the right path, for example: where can we submit our job requests and CVs??? Are the young people who just got their degrees able to find work or, as usual, is this still something limited to the experienced? What employment offices are working with the UAE? I hope to have some answers. –Thank you
wiem Posted 2008-10-20
Salam- Please, how do I apply for these jobs?
sherif hishem Posted 2008-10-20
as a tunisian living in dubai i do believe that sama dubai project open the gate for a new era in tunisia s policy and tunisia future as a whole.how many projects have been launched witin this years?this is not coming from blank.the answer is peace openess culture and the wonderful scenery that attracts investors and it will be more and more in the next few years.this is t silence that starts to moove,"the blackberry storm" is tunisia.i hope that every tunisian should look forward better hope.this the start and we must all cooperate to do make it,in spite of all diffuculties we face especially unemployment.May God help us. I WELCOME YOUR HELP AND YOUR COMMENT. SALAM
azse Posted 2008-10-21
thank you sama dubai
mhadheb Posted 2008-10-27
Nice website- I am very interested in this project as I am one of the ambitious young people who have been awaiting such a project in order to realise his dreams.
Maram Posted 2008-10-27
First of all, thank you for this discussion board. Personally, I am a young graduate. I have a master’s degree in finance and development, and I am curious as to whether I could be employed in such an enormous project and how to send them my CV. –Thank you in advance
batta batta Posted 2008-10-30
Do you think there are any countries sheltered from the current financial crisis?
khadija Posted 2008-11-03
Hello- First of all, thank you for this discussion forum. In short, I hold a master’s in marketing and I would like to find a job in Sama Dubai’s new project. I would like to know exactly where I to submit my CV. –Thank you
chouchene Posted 2008-11-06
how to apply for a job in sama dubai? THANKS
MONGIA SALAH Posted 2008-11-14
Hello- I am a young girl, age 28. I have a master’s in finance and three years' experience in this field. I would like to know how and where to send my CV. I indeed hope to get a job in the enormous project, which I really like and I am confident in. –Thank you in advance
احمد Posted 2008-11-16
I am a young man. I am 37. I have a diploma from the vocational training centre (welder) with distinction. I want to work if possible. Thank you.
Mohamed MAHMOUDI Posted 2008-11-16
I have a National Diploma Engineering in Industrial Maintenance and Instrumentation of the National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT). I would like to know how to send my contact information and CV in order to get a job in Sama Dubai’s new project. Thank you in advance.
dorra Posted 2008-11-20
First of all, hi everybody. Brothers and sisters, Sama Dubai spells catastrophe for Tunisia. Be sure that this organisation has as it goal the fulfilment of its own services and personal needs.
dorra Posted 2008-11-20
This is very bad news, you know!
firas Posted 2008-11-23
I hope this doesn't turn out to be a lie
mahrez Posted 2008-11-26
I am a man. I am in my first year of applied geology studies. I am looking for work.
khaled Posted 2008-11-28
I am a civil engineer. I have nine years of experience in public building and construction projects. I am looking for work.
ben hariz walid Posted 2008-11-30
I am a senior technician in civil engineering. I got my diploma in February 2007 at the Higher Institute of Nabeul. I am looking for work.
labidi Posted 2008-12-07
My name is Miss Bouchami. I hold a master’s in economic and social management. What should I do in order to work with you? –Thank you
mohamed Posted 2008-12-09
This is a very big project for all of the Tunisians and Africans.
W.mahmoud Posted 2008-12-10
This is an excellent project for our country. Sama Dubai is going to reduce the unemployment rate in Tunisia. I am an electrical engineer specialised in automation and management systems. How can I submit my contact information and CV to get a job in this project?
hadhoud Posted 2008-12-19
This is interesting. Inchallah, we will always have such opportunities.
dadi bado Posted 2008-12-22
Why all this
حسني الهاني Posted 2009-01-09
I have a diploma in financial administration. I want a work opportunity with you.
jamel Posted 2009-01-14
Hello- I am a young man, age 26. I have a masters in human-resource management and two-years experience in the field. I would like to know how to send you my CV in candidature for a job. I hope to get a position in this enormous project, which I so like and in which I am confident. –Thank you in advance
كمال Posted 2009-01-18
I want to get a job as welder.
hacheni bechir Posted 2009-01-20
I am a painter. I have several years of experience. I am looking for a job.
FOURATI WAJDI Posted 2009-01-30
There is a question a lot of people have asked in this forum: “Where can we find Sama Dubai’s employment office in order to register for this project and get a job in the future?” Can you answer this question for us? –Thank you so much
safa osmen Posted 2009-02-05
Hello- I do not want to say too much, just that, at least for the unemployed, I hope this dream will come true.
ourad dany mohamed Posted 2009-02-09
I am very happy about this project. I am a planning director, experienced in 3-D graphic modeling. –Thank you
issam Posted 2009-02-09
I am a young man. I am 23 years old. I have a technical degree in welding. I would like to work for you if possible. –Thank you
malika Posted 2009-02-12
This is very nice. I got my masters in French last year. I would sincerely like to work here. –Thank you
mnasri raoudha Posted 2009-02-13
Are you looking for a business qualified in industrial electricity for your project?
Jihèn Posted 2009-03-15
I am a young graduate with a master's in geomatics and geographical and environmental research. I am looking for work in these fields.
asma Posted 2009-03-22
i m a 24 and i m a teacher of a english, it will be a great honor to be with u in ur team work
Amlouqui hedia Posted 2009-03-27
I am 29 years old. I got a masters degree in patrimony sciences and management in 2004. I would really like to get a job with this project, but I do not know where to find the human resources office for Sama Dubai in order to apply and get a future position. –Thank you
Bellili Mondher Posted 2009-03-27
I am 30 years old. I have a masters in archaeology. I have eight months' training in computer science. I would like to get a job with this project. –Thank you
Mondher Posted 2009-03-28
This is very nice! I got my masters in archaeology in 2005. I have an education in applied computer science. I sincerely want a job. –Thank you
malika AMRI Posted 2009-03-28
This project seems truly grand. It will certainly do a lot of good for the Tunisian economy, but is it truly possible to fulfil this give the announced conditions.
Fenni Marwen Posted 2009-04-03
I am a senior technician in industrial management and maintenance. I am 25 years old. I hope to get a job in this enormous project.
Leila ben Amar Posted 2009-04-04
I am a 29-year-old graduate with a masters in history. I would like to get a job with this project, but I do not know where to find Sama Dubai’s human resources office in order to apply and get a future job. –Thank you
mahmoudi marwen Posted 2009-04-06
I am 25 years old. I have a degree electrical wiring and a degree in technical design. I really hope to get a job in this enormous project.
bayoudh walid Posted 2009-04-27
I am a young Tunisian. I have am specialised in English. I have mastered English. I hope to get a position in your enormous project.
Saber Posted 2009-04-28
Hello- I am a young Tunisian, age 32. I would like to have a stable job in charge of an expenditure and receivables account. Thank you. I await your response!
abidi badii Posted 2009-05-21
I am 24 years old. I am a civil engineer. I would like to get a job with your company on this project.
سميرة Posted 2009-05-27
Salam alikum. I am 26. I have a master's degree in finance. My hope is to get a job in this project.
abderrahmane Posted 2009-06-28
business for Tunisians instead of unemployment, it's good.
leila Posted 2009-07-03
I am a young Tunisian, age 25. I am a senior technician in management and communication. I have mastered computer science and I speak French and English perfectly. I have three years' experience. I hope to get a job in the enormous project. -Thank you in advance
manoubi narimane Posted 2009-07-10
I am a young Tunisia. I am 25 years old. I have a masters in French. I am dynamic, motivated and elegant. I would like to join you. -Thank you
jalila.sud Posted 2009-07-27
Please, I would like to have the contact information for Sama Dubai in Tunisia so that I can submit my CV as a senior technician in delivery and synchronisation.
el abed sabri Posted 2009-07-28
I am a qualified welder.
فراس Posted 2009-08-05
I want to join the project. I have a university degree in archeology, maintenance and restoration.
عريف محمد Posted 2009-08-17
I have a master degree in electronic systems specializing in advanced techniques in processing the sign from the Polytechnique Military School in Algeria. I am ready to work anywhere in the world. I am active, loyal and persevering in work. I hope to get a job in this important project. Thank you for your interest in young and scientific powers in the Arab Maghreb.
ايمن السيد ابراهيم سرحان Posted 2009-08-24
I am a university graduate, 30. I have a master degree in agricultural economy. I want to have a job in this project but I don’t know where I can find the human resources office in Sama Dubai to submit my application and a get a job in future. Thank you.
arfaoui Posted 2009-08-27
I am a young Tunisian. I have a masters in science. I am hard-working, professional, dynamic and good with people. Please accept my request to work with you. I would really like this opportunity. -Thank you
abir Posted 2009-09-03
I am a young girl. I have a masters in English from the Faculté de Sfax. I am professional and active. I would like to get a job with you. Please accept my request.
حمزة Posted 2009-09-10
َI am an architect and want to know how to send my CV. Please reply.
bouchama wahbi Posted 2009-09-22
I am a civil engineer. I have five years of experience. I would like to get a job with this project, but I do not know where to find Sama Dubai’s human resources office to submit my application and to get a job for the future. –Thank you
sghaier Posted 2009-09-22
I am a young man. I have a technical degree in geomatics, having graduated in 2009. I handle SIG logistics well and I have also mastered working with complete stations. I am ready for any position.
زحاف مصطفى Posted 2009-09-27
I am a young man. I am 25. I have a senior technician diploma in marketing or banking marketing. I would like to get a job in your institutes. Thank you.
بركامي حسين Posted 29 days ago
A young man who has a diploma of technician in drawing and architectural projection as well as follow up of works. I want to work in your institute. God grants success. Thank you.
هاني Posted 21 days ago
I want to apply for a job in this huge investment project. I have a diploma of state engineer in finance and risks, specialised in the field of economics. I am 24. I am fluent in French and English. I address you my thanks with this application.
amna achour Posted 5 days ago
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amna Posted 5 days ago
really ,i want to a member of sama dubai workers i study english , and i have an idea about business english
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