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July 22, 2024
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The 7th edition of the National Service Career Fair (NSCF) was inaugurated today by Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai. This three-day event aims to guide and empower Emirati youth in choosing suitable career paths and developing leadership capabilities within various public and private sectors that contribute to the nation’s future development.After the opening ceremony, Dr. Al Falasi, accompanied by Brigadier Khalifa Hamad Al Kaabi, Chief of the National Service and Reserve Authority (NSRA), and several senior officers and officials from the Ministry of Defence and various government and private entities, toured the fair. They visited the pavilions and were briefed on the employment prospects for recruits and graduates, as well as the facilitations offered by the fair. The Ministry of Defence supports this initiative to assist national service graduates in cultivating a new generation of skilled individuals capable of fostering creativity, innovation, and economic progress in the future.Dr. Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, also visited the exhibition. Dr. Al Falasi emphasized that the NSCF reflects the UAE’s commitment to developing skills and opportunities for its youth. It provides employment and educational opportunities by fostering connections between national service recruits and graduates, companies, universities, and national training institutions.”The NSCF offers young people the opportunity to gain the necessary experiences and skills for the job market. It supports them in achieving success by providing a stimulating work environment that encourages innovation and creativity and advanced educational programs to develop their skills and enhance their technical and professional capabilities,” said Dr. Al Falasi.He further added, “We are working to secure employment opportunities and platforms for continuous learning to ensure the development and prosperity of youth in various fields. We recognize that investing in youth is investing in our bright future, which drives us to work diligently and sincerely to fulfill their aspirations and achieve sustainable success in their professional and personal journeys.”Dr. Al Falasi highlighted that the NSCF enhances communication between educational institutions and the job market, leading to the refinement of educational curricula and training programs to better meet the labor market’s needs. It also ensures the graduation of qualified individuals with the necessary skills to contribute to the economic and social development of the nation.This year, the NSCF features over 70 government and private companies and institutions representing 30 sectors. These entities aim to support and encourage more than 20,000 Emirati citizens, including professional experts and recent graduates, in their journey towards success. The exhibition allows companies to build a robust database comprising profiles of national service recruits and graduates, thereby enhancing future employment opportunities.The NSCF underscores the National Service and Reserve Authority’s belief in the importance of employing national service recruits and graduates. It provides opportunities for networking between them and entities interested in recruiting them after they complete their training program. It also opens channels of communication between national service and reserve graduates in the armed forces and participating entities from the government and private sectors to find job opportunities, train and nurture them, in line with the wise leadership’s interest in providing the best opportunities for them to progress in dedicated national service positions and engage in all economic, commercial, and educational fields.Ambassador Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, PAM Roving Ambassador for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region and Chairman of INDEX Holding, expressed pride in collaborating with the National and Reserve Service Authority to provide such a fair that serves the youth in the country. He emphasized the importance of job fairs in bringing together job seekers, companies, contributing institutions, and exhibitors under one roof. This enhances the concept of Emiratisation and engages national talents in the labor market, thereby securing a safe career future for them.The NSCF also features more than 30 workshops conducted by over 40 international speakers. These workshops address essential topics such as specialized volunteering in emergencies, crises, and disasters, future job opportunities, workforce readiness for the future, and other relevant subjects. The aim is to enhance the skills and knowledge of National Service recruits and graduates, train them in job interviews, and help them choose suitable career paths.The NSCF contributes to achieving Emiratisation goals and leveraging the incentives provided by the UAE government. It brings together National Service recruits, graduates, and participating entities from the public and private sectors, offering opportunities for nationals to develop their skills and participate in the job market.The NSCF is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Defence, represented by the NSRA, and organized by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Org. LLC, a member of INDEX Holding. It provides employment and educational opportunities for National Service recruits and graduates by facilitating connections with companies and academic institutions seeking qualified job candidates and encouraging higher education.
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