The launch of the development programme ‘TooMooH’ kicked off with a ribbon-cutting and cake-cutting ceremony (L-R): Algonquin College Kuwait Director of Admin Services Mr Abdulaziz Saud Jafar; MHR MEA Director of Human Resources – Group, Ms Tina Lobo; Copthorne Kuwait City Visa Officer Ms Fatma; Copthorne Al Jahra Hotel Manager Mr Hamed El Bata; Copthorne Kuwait City General Manager Mr Alaa Selim; Gulf Development House Vice Chairman Mr Ahmad Mohammed Al Quraishi; Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre Kuwait General Manager Mr Ahmed Serafi; MHR MEA Learning and Development Associate Director Mr Tripat Mehrotra; and Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre Kuwait Sales and Marketing Director Mr Fayad Emad.
Millennium
Middle East’s
TooMooH Talent
Development
Programme
Launches In
Kuwait
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East and Africa’s (MHR MEA) talent development programme has launched in Kuwait. The ‘TooMooH’ programme, which means ‘ambition’ in Arabic, is aimed at integrating nationals in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and developing their careers in the hospitality sector.
The programme was launched at Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre Kuwait, with representatives from MHR hotels in Kuwait, government officials, and the media. It was earlier rolled out in the United Arab Emirates.
MHR MEA President Mr Ali Alzaabi said, “By launching TooMooH Development Programme in Kuwait we have taken a progressive step to ensure the development journey of all the participants towards their career aspirations, area strengths and development are without limitations. This also demonstrates that we are committed to moving towards job creation and retaining national colleagues.”
Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre General Manager Mr Ahmed Serafi said, “With the TooMooH programme, we want to encourage Kuwaiti nationals to join the hospitality industry and contribute to the development of the tourism sector. Kuwait’s hospitality industry is geared towards massive growth within the next five years, so we must attract Kuwaiti nationals into pursuing and developing a career within this sector.”
As part of the initiative, the Kuwait hotels will partner with the country’s Labour Office and Ministry Commerce, and trainees will receive comprehensive hands-on training in all aspects of the hospitality business.
Al Jahra Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hotel Manager Mr Hamed Elbata commented, “We encourage Kuwaiti nationals to join this programme that will enhance their skills and knowledge of the industry, so they can contribute to the economy of their country.”
“The TooMooh initiative reflects the vision of Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA to have an active role in the inclusion and development of GCC nationals in the region’s flourishing hospitality industry. With proper training, grooming and mentoring of local talents, we could change the landscape and help create more jobs for Kuwaiti nationals and help them become leaders of the tourism industry,” added Copthorne Kuwait City General Manager Mr Alaa Salim.
