His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Council for the Security of Ports and Borders, inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Vision – UAE Careers Exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which is the leading platform for employment, skills development, communication and empowerment of Emirati youth..
The exhibition aims to highlight a variety of job opportunities in the advanced UAE labor market. This year’s edition is held under the slogan “Youth Can” and will continue until the day after tomorrow..
During a tour accompanied by His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was briefed on the plans and initiatives of the departments, institutions, bodies and government and private companies participating in the exhibition, which aim to employ and train young Emirati talents..
His Highness visited a number of participating pavilions, including those of Dubai Police, Emaar, and the Dubai World Trade Centre, which seek to provide job opportunities for citizens and enable them to embark on a long and successful career path at the personal and societal levels. The number of participating companies in this year’s edition is more than 150 from 26 diverse job sectors..
The first day of the exhibition witnessed the visit of thousands of talented Emirati youth to the pavilions of leading companies in the UAE that work to enhance Emiratisation efforts and support youth, including the platinum sponsor of the event, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, the gold sponsor, Air Arabia, and United Arab Bank, the supporting sponsors, in addition to the Dubai Government Human Resources Department..
His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, stressed the department’s keenness to participate in the Vision – UAE Careers Exhibition, supporting the exhibition and supervising the Dubai Government platform in it, as part of the commitment to empowering a new generation of creators and innovators, and supporting the future strategies of the Emirate of Dubai and the UAE, especially the “We the Emirates 2031” vision, which aims to make the UAE among the top 10 countries in the world in attracting and retaining global talent..
He added that this event provides a space for cooperation, concerted efforts and exchange of expertise with the aim of empowering Emirati talents and enhancing their presence in the public and private sectors. It also provides an ideal platform for communication between the national human resource and various employers. We at the department will continue our commitment to supporting and empowering Emirati human cadres and launching programs and initiatives that will expand their presence in various vital sectors and enhance their readiness for future jobs, as they are a fundamental pillar within the national visions aimed at establishing the foundations of an economic model based on knowledge and innovation. He called on the youth of the Emirates to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute effectively to shaping the future of the country..
For his part, Wassim Eid, Head of Human Resources and Culture at Chalhoub Group, which is participating in “Roya” for the seventh consecutive year with the “My Bold Future” campaign to localize talent, said that our participation in “Roya” reflects our commitment to nurturing and supporting Emirati talents, and this major event is a vital platform to present ambitious Emirati talents in the luxury retail sector..
The Inspiring Youth Theatre welcomed prominent Emirati athletes Maha Al Shehhi, Hind Al Bastaki and Hawra Al Ajmi, while a number of visitors enjoyed university readiness workshops presented by the Ministry of Education. Women’s Choice, the women’s empowerment partner, hosted a panel discussion with Mary Ting, Vice President of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard; Emma Duncombe, General Manager and Head of Human Resources, Middle East, Africa and Banking, Citi; and Damian Brown, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Chalhoub Group..
The second and third days will include more interactive sessions, job opportunities, inspiring talks for UAE nationals seeking employment, and workshops covering photography, mosaic making and more..
The three-day event welcomes Emirati students, fresh graduates, and young professionals, giving them the opportunity to view over 3,000 job vacancies and gain knowledge through interactive workshops, multiple competitions, and impactful talks..
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