Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) signed an agreement with LinkedIn to increase cooperation in between the two parties and introduce a number of joint, knowledge-focused initiatives in the Arab region.

The contract was signed during a press conference held by MBRF-- part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum global initiatives-- the other day at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights hotel in Dubai.

A first essential part of the contract was the launching of the "Arab Professionals Forum" effort on LinkedIn, which will collect leading Arab subject-matter professionals, academics and researchers from all over the world, and serve as a platform where professionals can interact straight with Arab skill from the area and the world. The Forum is set to constitute a place for the most competent Arab talents to consult with global and local organisations looking for to share knowledge in how Arabs can build their skillsets to reach the very highest levels of ability in their careers and professional lives.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, Managing Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, said: "The Foundation is eager to enter into alliances and contracts with government and personal institutions in the UAE and worldwide, in an effort to exchange experiences and efficiently add to developing knowledge-based societies, in addition to reach out to Arab innovators and experts everywhere."

H.E. went on to discuss that MBRF's cooperation with LinkedIn will yield positive outcomes given the latter's broad international reach and its nature as a specialised platform event experts and professionals in all sectors and from all over the world. LinkedIn has developed close ties with essential government and private organizations such as MBRF to improve the ability of companies to pick the very best from readily available skill, and for prospects to be knowledgeable about career opportunities. The Foundation's role, on the other hand, is to set the criteria upon which members of the Forum will be chosen.

The Arab Professionals Forum aims for much more than jobs and professions. The Forum will assist all Arabs use their talents in the work environment and beyond. Online forum members will share their knowledge and experience to encourage others to develop their ability and take advantage of life chances.

" LinkedIn has extensive experience in linking professionals and global organizations in one platform," H.E. bin Huwaireb added. "It makes it possible for leading Arab experts and professionals to keep up with the latest available business and educational developments in the area and the world."

On a comparable note, Ali Matar, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions for Southern Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Growth Markets, stated: "We, at LinkedIn, are honoured to be collaborating with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation on the 'Arab Professionals Forum'. The effort resonates extremely well with LinkedIn's dedication to provide the best solutions and chances for our members in the Arab area."

" To that end, we introduced in 2015 LinkedIn Arabic to allow users in the regions to totally benefit from everything the platform has to use," Matar added. "We are specific that this effort will further broaden the horizons for specialists looking for to gain from our services to advance their professions."

Quickly, the Arab Professionals Forum will be signed up with by other initiatives from MBRF and LinkedIn, forming an extensive series of facilities to establish the expertise and abilities of the Human Capital of the Arab people. In the future, it is planned that this idea becomes a Global Forum promoting Talent in all societies.

The "Arab Professionals Forum" utilizes LinkedIn's reach to bring together leading Arab subject-matter experts from both public and private institutions, in addition to academics, teachers, and scientists. LinkedIn is the world's largest and best network of professional interaction with a membership of 450 million.