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EGA, the Ministry of Defence, and DP World.

Vital partnerships
Ru’ya 2025 is organised in close partnership with government entities, including the Dubai
Government Human Resources Department, the Emirati Human Resources Development Council
(EHRDC), the Ministry of Education, and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority
(KHDA). Their support ensures the programme directly advances the UAE’s Emiratisation agenda
and national workforce development strategies.

His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Chairman of EHRDC and Director-General
of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department said: “Our participation in this major
event highlights our commitment to forging meaningful partnerships with vital entities across
various sectors and guiding young talents towards career paths that keep pace with future needs
and ensure a sustainable knowledge-based economy. This participation serves as a testament to
our relentless efforts to establish a flexible environment that offers quality opportunities,
strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for talent and innovation. It further reinforces the
role of Emirati talents in leading comprehensive national development. This aligns with the
directives of our wise leadership and contributes to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda,
D33, and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”

HE Al Falasi added: “The event serves as a distinguished and strategic platform, particularly due to
its impact on reinforcing the Council’s programmes and targeted initiatives created to empower
national talents with essential skills to meet emerging challenges. Furthermore, it fosters the
integration of policies driving the labour market, contributing to preparing a generation of future
leaders and innovators, and ensuring a prosperous future across all levels of society.”

Ready access to recruiters
Over the three days of the career fair, thousands of young Emiratis will engage directly with
recruiters, career coaches, industry leaders and exhibitors from leading companies spanning 25
key industries and take part in workshops and upskilling activities under key pillars of
‘Empowerment & Leadership’, ‘Entrepreneurship & Innovation’, and ‘STEM’, in line with the UAE’s
national development strategy.

Asma Al Sharif, Assistant Vice President for Sustainability and Exhibitions Management at Dubai
World Trade Centre, added: “This one-of-its-kind career fair connects Emirati talents with the
nation’s top companies, paving the way for three days of networking, skill-building, and thought
leadership. Attendees can take on real-world challenges and participate in various workshops,
showcasing their skills and expertise to potential employers. In addition, with over 180 exhibitors,
this year’s edition is slated to be the biggest to date, presenting unparalleled opportunities for
innovation and professional advancement. In the upcoming days, the event will continue to unveil
promising avenues of growth for young Emiratis, aligning with national strategies like We the UAE
2031.”

This year’s edition showcases a wide range of competitions designed to test skills, inspire

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