25 September 2023 – Dubai, UAE: Day two of the 23nd edition of Ru’ya, Careers UAE at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), continued to welcome young Emirati job seekers looking to connect with leading local and international organisations for career advice and job opportunities.

After a successful first day, day two of the event saw thousands more UAE Nationals visit the country’s leading recruitment, skills development and networking forum, which runs from 24 – 26 September.

More than 3,100 vacancies were confirmed as being available by exhibitors athis year’s Ru’ya, which is supported by Platinum Sponsor First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Gold Sponsor Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), and Support Sponsors Air Arabia and United Arab Bank Hundreds of visitors left the show with job offers, with Al Ghurair Group and Al Rostamani Group holding 200 interviews and 140 interviews on site respectively, with the latter making seven offers on-the-spot.

These roles span diverse sectors and Ru’ya’s 2024 edition sees first-time participation from a number of new business types among its 150-plus exhibitors including construction, facilities management, media and marketing, e-commerce, and chemicals aligning with the UAE’s drive to diversify and grow its economy. New faces joined familiar local and international brands who return to Ru’ya year after year.

First-time exhibitor and global law firm DLA Piper connected with graduates and spoke about the company’s reasons for deciding to make its debut at Ru’ya, which is taking place in Za’beel Halls 4 – 6 of DWTC.

Peter Somekh, Regional Managing Partner, Middle East and Africa at DLA Piper, said: “Furas, our Emiratisation programme, focuses on hiring and developing more homegrown UAE talent with the intention of making a positive impact upon both DLA Piper and the UAE economy. We are delighted to be at Ru'ya Careers UAE for the first time this year. We are a different kind of law firm, where UAE Nationals will have the freedom to discover their own path and unlock their potential.

Eman AlBastaki, HRBP and Group Head of Emiratisation and Government Relations, AW Rostamani Group, a returning exhibitor at Ru’ya, was delighted to connect with many talented individuals at Ru’ya.

“Ru'Ya is a fantastic platform for connecting with talented Emirati job seekers. We're looking forward to engaging with the next generation of leaders and demonstrating how AWR Group can provide them with meaningful career paths and opportunities for growth. Our participation in the Ru'Ya career fair aligns perfectly with our strategic objectives of fostering Emiratisation and building a sustainable talent pipeline for the future.”

The packed empowerment programme continued on day two. At the Youth Inspire stage,participants heard from LinkedIn and Dubai College of Tourism on the jobs in most demand in the UAE, and Majid Al Futtaim, with a performance by inspiring young Emirati pianist Dana Al Kuthairi. The challenge to win a job on day two was an architecture urban design challenge, with one full time graduate architect or urban designer job at AECOM and one internship at the Waldorf Astoria DIFC up for grabs. Meanwhile on the Unipreneur stage, Emirati students and recent graduates pitched to many leading employers, including PwC, Galadari Brothers and Hilton Hotels.

Young Emiratis also had the opportunity over the day to increase their employability at the onsite CV Studio run by leading UAE recruitment portal Bayt, offering a complimentary photo booth, allowing participants to capture high-quality images for their job profiles and take part in one-on-one consultations with HR specialists.

“Bayt.com is proud to be part of Ru’ya 2024, where it will provide Emirati job seekers with valuable tools to enhance their career prospects, perfectly aligning with the company's mission to empower Emirati nationals in elevating their careers. engaging with young Emirati talent, Bayt.com aims to bolster its Emiratisation efforts and support the UAE's vision of empowering homegrown talent” commented Dina Tawfik, Vice President of Growth at Bayt.com.

For more information on Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2024 and to register as a visitor (UAE Nationals only), please visit the website at https://www.ruyacareers.ae/

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