UAE industrial jobs programme places 5,000 Emiratis, beating 2027 target a year early
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Shireena Al Nowais
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Summary
The Industrialists Career Fair, a programme by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, has exceeded its target of employing 5,000 Emiratis a year ahead of schedule. Launched in 2023, the initiative connects Emirati nationals to careers in industry and advanced technology sectors. This year's fair at Abu Dhabi Energy Centre featured about 1,000 vacancies across engineering, manufacturing, AI, digital technology, laboratory sciences, and corporate services.
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About 1,000 vacancies were on offer at this year's Industrialists Career Fair at Abu Dhabi Energy Centre
More than 5,000 job opportunities created since it was set up in 2023
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