Careers UAE 2016, the UAE’s leading recruitment and training exhibition for Emiratis, opened today (May 16) in Dubai with participation from more than 110 public and private sector exhibitors from 20-plus industries.

The 16th edition of the event, which runs until May 18 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) - was formally inaugurated by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Organiser DWTC is projecting a three-day footfall of thousands of Emirati graduates and job-seekers mining employment avenues and internship opportunities in the automotive, aviation, banking, construction, energy, oil and gas, telecoms, healthcare and real-estate sectors, amongst others.

“Careers UAE is a vital platform for aspiring Emirati job-seekers to pursue thousands of diverse opportunities that will empower the country’s youth, build a sustainable future and drive the UAE’s growth and development,” said Asma Al Sharif, director, Exhibitions and Events, DWTC.

“The fair provides local talent with opportunities to advance careers, as well as discover, learn, train and network with leading brands in more than 20 industries.”

Careers UAE 2016 features organisations of all sectors and sizes highlighting individual recruitment positions or corporate Emiratisation programmes. Some of the leading companies participating in this year’s fair include Emirates Group, Al Habtoor Group, Dubai Customs and Pepsi-Cola Industries.

The first day of the three-day fair featured a host of interactive sessions and activities including The Talent Hunt organised by InternsME, the UAE’s largest internship job site. The two-day feature allows candidates to schedule face-to-face time with hiring managers from leading UAE companies in a speed interview format.

Also at Careers UAE, Bayt.com – the online recruitment portal – returns to the fair for the fourth consecutive year. Bayt.com will stage its Annual Thought Leader Event on Wednesday 18th May, with sessions tackling pressing topics such as whether employers, educational institutions and UAE professionals are aligned to meet the demands of the new economy.

Careers UAE 2016 will also host Mission Possible, a treasure quest concept that tests visitors’ knowledge and offers prizes in return; the Ideation Workshop, which will focus on the creation of innovative workplaces of the future at the show’s activity area; as well as countless opportunities to meet and network with the nation’s most in-demand employers.

Careers UAE 2016 is open exclusively for UAE nationals and HR practitioners. Female job seekers are offered ladies only access to the fair from 10:00 to 13:00 on May 17. – TradeArabia News Service