Nawah Graduate Program - For Emirati Development

Nawah Graduate Program - For Emirati Development
United Arab Emirates
ABOUT NAWAH — نواة
Nawah (نواة) means 'seed' in Arabic — reflecting our belief that great careers, like great harvests, start with the right conditions to grow. Nawah is Al Dahra's structured Emirati talent development program, designed to give UAE nationals a genuine launchpad into private sector careers in agribusiness.
Nawah interns are given real work, real projects, and real mentors from day one. Every intern is registered with NAFIS and the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, and top performers are considered for full-time roles at the end of the program.
AVAILABLE TRACKS
Nawah is open across four functions. Internship opportunity will be matched based on your education and location. Our four tracks are:
Contract Management (Kezad)
Draft, review and manage commercial agreements supporting Al Dahra's supplier and customer relationships. Customer Service (Kezad/Fujairah)
Handle B2B and B2C customer interactions, order tracking, and CRM management across commodity distribution channels. Logistics & Supply Chain (Kezad / Fujairah / Al Ain)
Assist in inbound freight, warehousing, distribution planning, and customs documentation at port and depot level. Nutrition & Animal Production (Al Ain)
Assist in the Nutrition and animal production cycle in Al Ain Farm

WHAT YOU WILL DO
Regardless of track, all Nawah interns share a common program structure:
Shadow and support your function team on live operational tasks from week one
Maintain trackers, prepare reports, and contribute to team deliverables
Participate in cross-functional exposure sessions to understand how Al Dahra's business connects
Attend weekly 1:1 sessions with your line manager and monthly sessions with your mentor
Deliver a project at the end of the program — presented to your function head and a senior leader
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential requirements
UAE national (Emirati) — this is a mandatory requirement for the Nawah program
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — Business, Law, Supply Chain, Engineering, Veterinary or related field
Fresh graduate or a maximum of 2 years of professional experience
Excellent written and spoken English — clear, professional, and confident
Arabic language skills — written and spoken (bilingual Arabic/English is strongly preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, and Outlook at a working level
What will make your application stand out
Genuine interest in agribusiness, food security, or the UAE private sector
Clear motivation — applicants who can articulate why this track and why Al Dahra stand out

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Real work from Day 1 : You will be assigned live tasks and real deliverables — not administrative support.
Dedicated mentor : Weekly 1:1 with a senior professional and a program mentor throughout your journey.
NAFIS registered : Al Dahra registers all Nawah interns with NAFIS — you are eligible for the government salary top-up.
Pension support : Registered with Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) from your start date.
Conversion pathway : Top performers are considered for full-time roles. At least 50% conversion is our program target.
Locations: Kezad, Al Ain, Fujairah
Duration: 12 Months