Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), has entered into partnership agreements with Property Finder, Bayut Web Publishing and Dubizzle to empower local talents and raise awareness in Dubai's real estate sector.
These partnerships aim to create an exceptional real estate training environment to improve service efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and advance services in alignment with best practices and standards in the industry.
The signing ceremonies of the agreements took place on the sidelines of the ‘Tamkeen Real Estate Workshop’ hosted by DLD on 4 March. The event was attended by Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai Land Department, along with representatives from various organisations, including the Emirati Human Resources Development Council - Dubai, the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis), Community Development Authority, and Emaar. Several real estate companies, including Property Finder, Bayut Web Publishing and Dubizzle, also participated in the event.
Empowering citizens is a top priority
Marwan bin Ghalita emphasised that empowering citizens in the real estate market is among DLD’s top priorities.
He said:
“Our partnership with these leading entities underscores our commitment to providing citizens with specialised training and development opportunities. This initiative aims to enhance their capabilities and equip them with the necessary skills for effective participation in comprehensive and sustainable development.”
The partnerships aim to contribute to developing citizen competencies in the real estate sector and drive them towards excellence. As part of the agreements, newly licensed citizens working as real estate agents will have the opportunity to promote their properties for free for the first year through platforms such as Property Finder, Bayut, and Dubizzle. Furthermore, the agreements involve raising awareness among real estate investors, property owners, and all stakeholders through awareness plans and disseminating real estate knowledge.
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, expressed pride in the partnership with RERA, emphasizing the company's commitment to serving as a platform for new UAE national agents entering the real estate sector. With a dedication to ensuring the industry is served by the best professionals, Property Finder aims to nurture the talent of UAE nationals and provide support for their career development in real estate. Haider Khan, CEO of Bayut and dubizzle, highlighted their delight in partnering with the Dubai Land Department, emphasizing the commitment to empowering and encouraging Emiratis to actively participate in the dynamic real estate sector. Through the memorandum of understanding (MOU), they aim to create meaningful opportunities for local talent by offering comprehensive training through the Bayut Academy and exclusive startup packages.
As outlined in the agreements, specialized training programs will be implemented to support localization efforts, facilitating the employment or entrepreneurship ventures of citizens. This includes organizing seminars, workshops, and real estate conferences to address relevant issues in the market and showcase the sector's current landscape. The initiatives also involve advancing smart and digital services within the real estate sector in the Emirate.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
