Ru’ya, Careers UAE Redefined connects Emirati job seekers with an expanded range of top UAE employers

Second day of the 22nd edition of Ru’ya, UAE Careers Redefined at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), continued to welcome young Emirati job seekers looking to connect with leading local and international organizations for career advice and job opportunities.

After a successful first day in Halls 1 to 4, on the second day of the event thousands more UAE citizens benefited from the various empowerment opportunities and advisory platforms at the leading recruitment, skills development and networking forum of the UAE, which has been developed since September 19 – 21.

This years Ru’ya, Supported by leading Islamic financial institution and platinum sponsor, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), it sees participation for the first time from a host of new business sectors among its more than 100 exhibitors, including commercial real estate, legal and healthcare , aligning itself with the United Arab Emirates. drive to diversify and grow its economy. New faces joined well-known local and international brands returning to Ru’ya year after year.

First time exhibitor Al Tamimi connected with law graduates and discussed the company’s reasons for deciding to make its debut on Ru’ya.

“We came to Ru’ya on the recommendation of some of our Emirati employees who attended in the past as candidates. They explained the value of meeting Emirati candidates in person and giving them the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and understanding of their respective fields. As a local Emirati law firm, we look forward to connecting with candidates from the legal and business services sectors to expand the Emirati presence in our firm.”

saying Victoria Yates, Head of Talent Acquisition at Al Tamimi & Company.

Annually well represented in Ru’ya, The financial services sector continued to be among the main players at the fair, with almost 20 banks and other financial institutions exhibiting.

When the company returned to Ru’ya in its fifteenth year, Rahim AlBloushi, Head of Securities Markets and Services for the UAE and Regional Head of Corporate Sales at HSBC MENATcommented:

“Energizing growth is an important pillar of our global strategy and fosters a dynamic culture where the best want to work and grow. “We have been investing in and nurturing our local talent since we opened our doors 76 years ago and have done so by developing programs that cater to different market sectors, targeting both recent graduates and experienced Emirati talent.”

New feature ‘Empower her’, welcomed several inspiring leaders to Ru’ya for the first time. Nezha Alaoui, founder and CEO of Women Choice, hosted a series of panels and expert training opportunities. On the second day she heard empowering advice from life coach Nour Karmustaji; and leadership insights from Badreya AlMehairi, Executive Vice President and Senior Manager, Data Privacy and Information Security, Mashreq Bank and Sonia AlMarzooqi, Advisor to a multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical company and multiple startups, among others.

Young Emiratis were also able to get tips on LinkedIn Hub on how to polish their profiles on the platform and land 15-minute interviews with leading employers on Get Hired! activation. Visitors also had the opportunity to hear live performances from Emirati talent on The Stage, including an electrifying guitar performance by Saif Sami.

In ‘Project you’Participants enjoyed workshops on interview strategies and career planning on day two, as well as immersive activities themed around STEM, sustainability, art and critical thinking. Ru’ya concludes in September 21st with ongoing employment opportunities throughout the event, as well as a presentation of the winners of The Next Founder entrepreneurship competition, the Fashion Reborn recycled fashion challenge and the Green Wheel electric car competition. Performers on stage include young inventor Ali Al Ali and musician Rashed Yasser.

News source: Emirates News Agency