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9/24/25, 10:56 AM UAE: Job fairs use AI to find right candidate among thousands of applicants | Khaleej Times
UAE: Job fairs use AI to find right

candidate among thousands of

applicants

At the Ru'ya Careers Fair, some companies had an AI entity conduct virtual interviews of
candidates

Published: Tue 23 Sept 2025, 9:14 PM
By Sara AlKuwari

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Virtual interview booth. Photo: du
Amid the massive turnout for the Ru'ya Careers Fair, which attracts
thousands of job seekers over three days, it becomes challenging for
companies to select the most suitable candidates and conduct
interviews on the spot. This has prompted some to leverage artificial
intelligence (AI) to help with the selection of candidates.

Alia Yousef from E& explained how job applications are processed
using AI, “Job applicants can apply via a dedicated iPad. Their data
and CVs are entered, and one job opening is opened for each
applicant.”

Next, AI mapping is conducted, where an AI system analyzes the
collected data to match applicants with the most suitable positions
within the company. The system considers various factors, including
specializations, graduation dates, degree types (high school,
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