WORLD SECURITY INVESTS IN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES TO EMPOWER 200 FEMALE PROFESSIONALS

World Security, DP World UAE’s next-generation service provider, announced that it has embarked on a drive of investing in development programmes to empower 200 female professionals in the field of security solutions and close the gender gap in the sector. 

Realising the full potential of its women workforce, World Security has taken steps to in-crease the percentage of its female security officers from 1% in 2017, to 10% in 2021.

Ayoub Al Mulla, Chief Operating Officer, World Security said, “At World Security, we strive to stay ahead of the curve by gaining a thorough understanding of our clients' needs and being culturally aware of social aspects. We have recognised the value that women can bring to our workforce and have always been at the forefront of ramping up their presence in our organisation. In addition to utilising advanced technologies and integrating smart security solutions, we have trained our female personnel to be highly skilled professionals, capable of delivering unmatched performance. We look forward to benefitting from their massive potential to enhance the efficiency of our operations.”

Al Mulla added, “As a part of DP World, we are fully committed to accelerating the progress towards gender equality and recognise the importance of attracting, developing, and retaining female talent. To demonstrate our commitment to building an equitable work environment within our operations, we are progressing towards increasing the percentage of female professionals working with us by 30%  by 2050.”

Investing in People and Relationships

Over the years, World Security has gained the trust of its clients as a result of its compliance with government regulations. Through its dedicated and SIRA accredited World Security Training Institute in Dubai, the security solutions provider offers extensive training to ensure that its guards are fully responsive to various incidents and has trained its male and female professionals to offer advanced security solutions.

Diversifying the workforce for enhanced operational efficiency

Commenting on the approach taken by World Security, Kashif Bakshi, Head of Security, Anantara said, “Being one of the leading hospitality service providers, we rely heavily on World Security’s services to ensure the continuity of our operations and the delivery of services to our customers. To have female professionals working in the field of safety and security plays a massive role in enhancing the efficiency of the sector’s operations, as it makes it much easier to deal with the younger generation and female guests. By providing women with opportunities to excel in a male-dominated sector, we do not only empower them, but also break gender barriers while ensuring more diversity in the workforce.”

Catherine Wells, Security Manager, Expo 2020 Dubai said: “With the unmatched sup-port of World Security, Expo 2020 Dubai has welcomed almost 300 female security guards on site, which is approximately 10% of our total workforce. They have been at the forefront of welcoming our visitors to the site and supporting in roles ranging from Team Leaders to Security Guards in positions including search and screening, response teams, access control and static guarding. It is great to see women being given equal opportunities to work in an environment that has been dominated by men. I hope to see constant growth in the industry for women to showcase themselves as strong and confident workers in delivering tasks to the same standards, if not higher than the men.

Through its 360-degree approach, the security solutions provider has managed to stay ahead of its competitors. Its portfolio of innovative solutions such as remote-control capabilities, advanced robotics, and surveillance equipment, have cemented its position as a leading security solutions provider. Through its AYDI Manpower Solutions, World Security worked towards addressing the demands for cleaning and disinfection services that were carried out during the peak of the pandemic, thus establishing itself as a one-stop-shop for all the services needed by businesses to secure their workplaces