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His Excellency Abdulla Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR, said: “We are delighted to
be a part of Ru’ya, Careers UAE, as well as represent the Dubai Government with a pavilion at this
event. This aligns with our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders, innovators, and
creators while supporting Dubai’s and the UAE’s future aspirations, particularly the ‘We the UAE
2031’ vision. This vision aims to position the UAE among the top 10 global destinations for
attracting and retaining global talent.

“The event is an excellent platform for fostering collaboration, channelling efforts, and sharing
expertise and knowledge to empower Emirati talent and increase their presence in both public and
private sectors. Ru’ya, Careers UAE serves as a unique platform for bringing together national
human resources and companies.”

Wassim Eid, President of People and Culture at Chalhoub Group, which returned to Ru’ya for a
seventh year, to showcase its Emiratisation campaign ‘My Bold Future,’ said: “Our participation in
Ru’ya reflects our commitment to nurturing and supporting Emirati talent. This flagship event
serves as a vital platform, connecting ambitious Emirati professionals with opportunities in the
luxury retail sector and beyond.”

In addition to mentoring, candidate interviews and CV guidance at Ru’ya’s dedicated
Empowerment Journey hub, the three-day event will enable Emirati students, fresh graduates and
young professionals to engage with more than 3,000 confirmed vacancies and gain insights and
inspiration from interactive workshops, exciting competitions and impactful talks.

On the first day, the Youth Inspire stage welcomed leading Emirati sportswomen Maha Al Shehi,
Hind Al Bastaki, and Hawraa Al Ajmi. Participants also enjoyed workshops on university readiness,
delivered by the Ministry of Education. Women Choice, the event’s ‘Women Empowerment Partner’
hosted a panel featuring Mary Ting, VP of Talent & Organisational Effectiveness for Eastern Europe,
Middle East, and Africa at Mastercard; Emma Duncombe, Managing Director and Head of HR for
the Middle East & Africa and Banking at Citi, and Damian Brown, VP of Talent Acquisition at
Chalhoub Group.

Days two and three of the event, held from 24 – 26 September, in Za’beel Halls 4,5 and 6, will
feature more interactive sessions, job opportunities and inspiring talks for UAE Nationals looking to
find employment, empowerment, and inspiration. Also featured are performances by young pianist
Dana Al Kuthari and workshops covering photography, mosaic making and more.
For more information on Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2024 or to register as a visitor (UAE Nationals only),
please visit www.ruyacareers.ae/

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