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Voices of youth and entrepreneurship

On the final day of the event, winners of the various competitions held on the sidelines of the

show were officially announced. Etihad Private School secured first place in the “Game Out
to Mars” competition, while Deira International School emerged as the winner of “FutureFit

by DIDI.” The top spot in “The Next Founder Competition” was awarded to Al Ittihad

Private School Jumeirah, while The Hackathon’s first place went to Al Mawakeb, Garhoud.

For the first time, the Ru’ya Concept Store showcased nine Emirati entrepreneurs, who sold art, clothing
and accessories at the fair. “Ru’ya gave me the chance to be part of their concept store at the Careers

Exhibition. The show strong support for Emiratis made this an amazing experience, helping me showcase
my products, connect with the community, and receive invitations to collaborate with many companies.”
said Amal Alkaabi, owner of By Sparkle.

Jobseekers also expressed enthusiasm for the fair’s opportunities. “I had three interviews in one day, all

with companies I admire,” said a Abdulrahim Al Dhaheri. “It’s a chance you can’t get anywhere else.”

Strong institutional backing

Ru’ya 2025 was supported by DP World (Platinum Sponsor), Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – ADIB (Gold

Sponsor), and Emirates National Oil Company – ENOC (Silver Sponsor), reflecting the commitment of
industry leaders to national talent development.

PwC Middle East also highlighted its Watani programme, which has already integrated more than 250
Emiratis into its workforce. Khaled Bin Braik, Consulting Partner and Emiratisation Programme
Leader at PwC Middle East, said: “At PwC Middle East, we are proud of our ongoing strategic

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