Advantage of SAS Certification to be highlighted at ‘Careers UAE 2012’

March 3, 2012 - PRLog -- SAS, the leading provider of business analytics software and services, is set to throw the spotlight on the many career advantages to be gained from having key ‘SAS Certification’ at ‘Careers UAE 2012,’ which will be held from March 5 to March 7, 2012 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). During the event, SAS will be promoting its wide range of training and certification programs at their Training Facilities in Dubai. The company will also be offering a 50 per cent discount for Emirati students registering for a SAS course of their choice. The SAS booth will be located at Stand D7 11 at Hall 7 of DICEC.

“Over the years, ‘Careers UAE’ has become one of the most awaited events for those who are actively involved in the recruitment, training and educational segment. This year’s edition sets out to become a key venue to discuss key trends and issues across these segments while also providing participants with career opportunities,” said Shukri Dabaghi, General Manager, SAS Middle East. “Our participation at ‘Careers UAE’ will allow us the opportunity to stress on the significance of being SAS Certified, which gives an added advantage when seeking employment or career advancement. These certifications also reflect your credibility as a technical professional and also reassess your knowledge of SAS software. Also, our presence at the event demonstrates our continued support towards Emiratization, which is the initiative to help Emiratis find key employment opportunities.”

The company’s training facilities in Dubai offers various training certifications that are part of the SAS Global Certification Program, which is an initiative aimed at validating SAS software skills. The program’s training paths include SAS Foundation, SAS Enterprise Business Intelligence, SAS Data Management, SAS Analytics, SAS Administration, SAS Solutions. Examinations for these programs are administered by Prometric across various locations worldwide—including the SAS Training Facilities.

‘Careers UAE 2012,’ the UAE’s leading recruitment, training and education exhibition, is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. The event is organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre in conjunction with TANMIA, the Higher Colleges of Technology, Zayed University and the UAE University. Now on its 12th year, ‘Careers UAE’ aims to unite leading employers with skilled Emirati job seeking talent to support and fulfill the UAE’s Emiratisation strategy.


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SAS, the leader in business intelligence and analytical software and services, has delivered proven solutions that have helped drive innovation and improve performance to customers located at over 50,000 sites around the world. Established in 1976, SAS has recorded consistent revenue growth and an unwavering dedication to helping customers make better, fact-based decisions. The success of the company is reflected in its presence in our everyday lives; from the roads we travel, mortgage loans we purchase to the brand of cereal you eat and the mobile phone plan you select. SAS has helped organizations across all industries realize the full potential of their greatest asset: data. The company has made major strides in the move to transform data about customers, performance, financials and more into key information and predictive insight that lays the groundwork for solid and coherent decisions. That’s why SAS is used at more than 50,000 sites in over 100 countries, including 93 of the top 100 companies on the 2010 FORTUNE Global 500® list. Empowerment is the key to success and SAS has given its customers the ultimate advantage -THE POWER TO KNOW®.
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