Under the Patronage of the National Service and Reserve Authority:
Launching the 7th Edition of the National Service Career
Fair Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi inaugurates the 7th Edition of NSCF
Expected to draw more than 20,000 National Service Cadets and Graduates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 March 2024: His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, inaugurated today the 7th edition of the National Service Career Fair (NSCF) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) – Expo City Dubai. This event, spanning three days, is designed to guide and empower Emirati youth in selecting appropriate career paths and fostering leadership capabilities within diverse public and private sectors, thereby contributing to the nation’s future development.
Following the opening, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi toured the fair, accompanied by Brigadier Khalifa Hamad Khalifa Al Kaabi, Chief of the National Service and Reserve Authority (NSRA) accompanied by several senior officers and officials from the Ministry of Defense and various government and private entities. They toured the pavilions and were briefed on the employment prospects for recruits and graduates and the facilitations offered by the fair, which is backed by the Ministry of Defense to assist national service graduates in cultivating a new generation of skilled individuals capable of fostering creativity, innovation, and economic progress in the future.
Also, Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Visited the exhibition.
On this occasion, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, stated: “The National Service Career Fair (NSCF) reflects the UAE’s commitment to developing skills and opportunities for its youth, providing employment and educational opportunities by fostering connections between national service recruits and graduates, companies, universities, and national training institutions. 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.”
His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi 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.”
H.E. Dr. Al Falasi remarked: “NSCF enhances communication between educational institutions and the job market. This helps refine educational curricula and training programs to meet the labor market’s needs better. It also ensures the graduation of qualified individuals with the necessary skills to contribute to nations’ economic and social development.”
H.E. Dr. Al Falasi emphasized: “We are proud of our nation’s youth who have exerted tremendous efforts to achieve the goals of national service, enhance security and national awareness, benefiting families and society as a whole. Our youth are the stake in keeping the UAE a proud symbol of security, stability, prosperity, and continuous success.”
NSCF features over 70 government and private companies and institutions representing 30 sectors this year. These institutions and companies aim to support and encourage over 20,000 Emirati citizens, including professional experts and recent graduates, to help them achieve success. The exhibition allows companies to build a robust database comprising profiles of national service recruits and graduates to enhance future employment opportunities.
NSCF underscores the National Service and Reserve Authority’s belief in the importance of employing national service recruits and graduates, providing 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.
His Excellency Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, PAM Roving Ambassador for the GCC Region and Chairman of INDEX Holding, said: “We take pride in being a national company operating in the events sector and collaborating with the National and Reserve Service Authority to provide such a fair to serve the youth in the country. This confirms the importance of the effective role played by job fairs, bringing together job seekers, companies, contributing institutions, and exhibitors under one roof, enhancing the concept of Emiratization and engaging national talents in the labor market, thereby securing a safe career future for them.”
Furthermore, NSCF features more than 30 workshops 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. These workshops aim to enhance National Service recruits’ and graduates’ skills and knowledge, train them in job interviews, and help them choose suitable career paths.
NSCF contributes to achieving Emiratization 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.
This aligns with the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership to empower the youth, provide employment and educational opportunities, and develop their capabilities to serve the nation across all economic and educational sectors.
NSCF is considered one of the most important annual national events. It attracts National Service recruits and graduates seeking job opportunities. It provides a chance to meet important figures and officials who support the youth and ensure the provision of necessary facilities and resources.
The 7th edition of NSCF is supported by various partners, including the Career Hub Partner “Mawaheb Talent Hub powered by DGE,” Golden sponsors “Burjeel Holding,” “Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy,” “BAYANAT, a subsidiary of G42,” and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority – NECMA. The event also has Platinum Sponsor “EDGE,” Silver Sponsor “Bin Hamoodah,” Official Media Agency “INDEX Media,” and media partners “Abu Dhabi Network,” “Al Jundi,” International Business Magazine, DEFSEC, Nation Shield, and Edarabia.
NSCF is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Defense, represented by the National Service and Reserve Authority, and organized by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Org. LLC, a member of INDEX Holding. NSCF 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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