The 16th edition of Careers UAE 2016 – the country’s leading recruitment and training exhibition for UAE nationals – opens at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Monday 16th May, with more than 110 public and private sector exhibitors courting the country’s leading Emirati talent.

The prestigious recruitment and training exhibition, which continues to play a key role in facilitating public and private Emiratisation employment initiatives, is 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.

With an exceptional gathering of thousands of Emirati job seekers expected at the three-day fair –organised by DWTC in conjunction with TANMIA, Higher Colleges of Technology and Zayed University – Careers UAE 2016 will complement major government developments and initiatives driving the UAE as a knowledge-based economy, according to organisers.

“Careers UAE is the ideal platform to support the vision of the UAE’s leadership and provide a diverse spectrum of career development and advancement opportunities to the country’s leading local talents,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions and Events Management, DWTC. “The event is a springboard for exceptional Emirati job seekers to explore numerous employment avenues across several industries including automotive, aviation, banking, construction, energy, oil and gas, telecoms, healthcare and real-estate among others.”

With home-grown and international companies such as Dubai Parks and Resorts, Mohammad bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai Duty Free, PepsiCo, Dubai Customs, DP World and HSBC Middle East among the 110-plus participating businesses on the main fair floor, Careers UAE 2016 will feature The Talent Hunt organised by InternsME, the UAE’s largest internship job site. Held over the first two days of the fair, The Talent Hunt will offer visitors an opportunity to meet hiring managers from some of the UAE’s leading companies in a unique speed interview format.

“As the Emirate gears up for Expo 2020 Dubai and the full value-chain of associated employment opportunities comes into view, Careers UAE is working to prepare UAE nationals for the enhanced employment prospects across multiple industries. The fair is increasing its educational programmes and engaging networking sessions so that bright, talented and energetic Emirati job hunters are best-placed to maximise career opportunities with potential employers,” LohMirmand added.

Also at Careers UAE, Bayt.com – the online recruitment portal – returns to the fair for the fourth consecutive year. Bayt.com will stage its Annual Thought Leader event on Wednesday 18th May, with sessions tackling pressing topics such as whether employers, educational institutions and UAE professionals are aligned to meet the demands of the new economy. Panellists at the event will include Mohammed Omar Al Qedrah, Director of Recruitment and HC Services Human Capital, DP World; Essa El Mulla; Chief, National Workforce Development, Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP); Mohamed Alsaabri, Senior Director, National Development Human Capital & Administration, du; and Professor Abhilasha Singh, Dean, College of Education, American University in the Emirates.  

Careers UAE 2016 will also host Mission Possible, a treasure quest concept that tests visitors’ knowledge and offers prizes in return; the Ideation Workshop, which will focus on the creation of innovative workplaces of the future at the show’s activity area; as well as countless opportunities to meet and network with the nation’s most in-demand employers.

Careers UAE 2016 is open exclusively for UAE nationals and HR practitioners. Female job seekers can enjoy ladies only access to the fair from 10:00 to 13:00 on Tuesday 17th May.  For more information, please visit www.careersuae.ae.

Show Opening Hours:
Monday, 16th May 10:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday, 17th May 10:00am – 6:00pm (Ladies only from 10:00am to 1:00pm)
Wednesday, 18th May 10:00am – 6:00pm

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Za’abeel Halls 1-4.