MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR COMPANIES EMBRACE EMIRATISATION AND LOOK TO HIRE TOP TALENT AT RU’YA -
CAREERS UAE REDEFINED 2021
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Dell, Amazon, Aramex and KPMG take the expanded exhibition to more than 80 leading
public and private sector organisations eager to connect with Emirati jobseekers
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20th edition of the UAE’s leading recruitment and training exhibition
features thought-provoking talks from HSBC Youth Majlis and the UAE’s Hope Probe Mission
to Mars
Dubai, 16th November, 2021: Ru’ya - Careers UAE Redefined, the UAE’s leading
recruitment and training exhibition for Emirati youth, which runs at Dubai World Trade Centre
(DWTC) until Wednesday 17th November, is proving to be a magnet for a highly-motivated engaged
UAE Nationals eager to join the workforce.
The show is leveraging the recent announcement by the UAE Government of a AED 24 billion
investment to create 75,000 jobs for UAE nationals in the private sector, as part of the
‘Projects of the 50’ - a series of developmental and economic projects that aim to accelerate
the UAE’s development and transform it into a comprehensive hub in all sectors. Ru’ya - Careers
UAE Redefined is giving aspiring candidates face time with more than 80 leading organisations
across the public and private sector, as well as exposure to an expansive range of roles across
a multitude of industries, from retail and recruitment to finance and telecommunications.
This year’s expanded portfolio of private sector participants includes industry powerhouses such
as Dell, Emaar, KPMG, Amazon, Halliburton, and Boston Consulting Group. Aramex, the
multinational logistics and supply chain company has chosen to make its debut at Ru’ya – Careers
UAE Redefined, seeking to align with the government’s drive to increase Emiratisation in the
private sector.
“As we continue our Emiratisation drive and look to provide exciting opportunities to Emirati
talent, Ru’ya – Careers UAE Redefined is a great platform to meet, interact with, and attract
the best Emirati talent in the market. We are primarily here to offer Qeyadi – our Management
Trainee Program – a six-month programme that provides on-the-job experiences in addition to
training. Management trainees are assigned a graduation project and if they deliver and
graduate, they have the opportunity to be considered for a full-time job,” said Belde Mavis,
Global Talent Acquisition Program Manager at Aramex.
“We believe that younger Emirati talent are more open to work within the private sector and are
showing curiosity and excitement about the possibilities it can hold for them. At our booth,
visitors can engage with tailored offerings that provide a real-life working experience as well
as a virtual game that takes them into the Aramex warehouses,” Mavis added.
Walid Yehia, General Manager (UAE) and Senior Director, Presales, Middle East, Africa, Russia &
Turkey at Dell Technologies said, “At Dell Technologies, we are committed to building a diverse
and inclusive workplace with a culture that fosters innovation. As part of our drive towards
building human capital and a knowledge economy in the UAE, we are proud to support the country’s
Emiratisation strategy as we look to attract UAE Nationals across all our open positions in
sales, services and support functions. We also offer an internship program for graduates and
young Emirati talent where they are given opportunities to build their skills and grow into
sales leaders.
“Our participation at Ru’ya - Careers UAE Redefined reflects our commitment to raising awareness
about the career opportunities on offer within Dell Technologies, while interacting with Emirati
talent. We seek to empower Emirati talent to become the future leaders of the UAE’s ICT sector,
which in turn is critical in achieving the goals outlined in the UAE’s national agenda for the
next fifty years.”
In addition to the many exciting career opportunities, the show also features thought-provoking
sessions with inspirational figures pushing boundaries in ‘Urbaneer’ – a series running until
Wednesday on the Dare To Be Fearless stage.
During the first two days speakers from the HSBC Youth Majlis discussed a world of opportunities
and possibilities at HSBC through its Global Graduate Programme, drawing on personal experiences
to advise candidates on a range of topics – from the importance of hard work and discipline, to
staying motivated.
The final day of Urbaneer will feature several sessions including one by Huda Al Matroushi, the
first Emirati female mechanic, who aims to empower other young women to continue challenging
stereotypes in pursuit of their dreams.
Also on the agenda, ‘From Earth to Mars’ – a session highlighting efforts of young Emirati
nationals, was led by Emiratis behind the UAE’s Hope Probe Mission to Mars in a session held by
Fight Software Manager Ibrahim Abdalla Al Midfa, and Researcher Maryam Yousuf.
Ru’ya - Careers UAE Redefined also has a range of interactive activations. Candidates access a
live interview studio to interact with employment consultants; take personality tests to find a
career that suits them and learn how to make a vision board.
Wednesday will see school students show their entrepreneurial side during a start-up competition
‘The Next You’ in partnership with Dubai SME, while top nationals are invited to take part in a
series of real-world business challenges in the ‘Sdara Dream Team Challenge’.
Ru’ya - Careers UAE Redefined is exclusively for UAE nationals and HR practitioners. It is free
to attend and is open from 10am to 6pm until 17 November. For more information, please visit www.careersuae.ae
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About Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined 2021
www.careersuae.ae
The 20th annual Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined Exhibition is being held at Za’abeel
Halls 1, 2 and 3 at Dubai World Trade Centre, from 15 - 17 Nov 2021. The exhibition is organised
by Dubai World Trade Centre.
Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined is a high-calibre event that enables talented UAE nationals in all
fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from the UAE’s top employers. Ru’ya
Careers UAE Redefined was designed to expose job seekers to various training and career
opportunities. Take advantage of the event for exciting networking possibilities, career leads,
learn about various companies, meet employers, and to apply for job positions and internships.
Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined provides an opportunity for UAE nationals to meet and obtain
information on:
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Opportunities within organisations, possible career paths and general company information
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Market information
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Training and education opportunities available in the market
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined 2021, Dubai World Trade Centre offers more than
40 years’ experience delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional
and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team
organises over 20 of the region’s largest and most successful international and regional shows,
providing an ideal platform for business development across the Middle East.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid
growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows,
and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading
trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are
built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
For more information, please contact:
Yara Hamdan
Action Global Communications
Mob: +971 (50) 821 2091
E-mail: [email protected]
Pragati Malik
Action Global Communications
Mob: +971 (54) 531 5575
E-mail: [email protected]