May 11th, 2005

UAE ARMED FORCES TAKE PRIDE OF PLACE AT CAREERS 2005

Organisers Dubai World Trade Centre announced that the UAE Armed Forces would again have the strongest presence at Careers UAE, with the largest stand among all the participating exhibitors at the region’s pre-eminent and most representative career fair for UAE nationals, that takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 16th to 18th.

The Armed Forces who were also the largest exhibitors at last year’s event have reinforced their support for Careers UAE 2005 - which is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister for Finance and Industry and Deputy Ruler of Dubai - by taking up gold sponsorship for the exhibition in addition to their participation as the most prominent exhibitor.

The UAE Armed Forces have achieved high capabilities through acquiring sophisticated arms, ammunition, defence equipment and technology, as well as highly-trained personnel to protect the country’s security, stability and achievements and their participation at Careers UAE 2005 reiterates their commitment to society and the country.

The Armed Forces plan to continue to equip themselves not just with the latest equipment and arms but also suitably qualified candidates, which explains their continuing interest in a platform like Careers UAE which is renowned for bringing the cream of young national talent together under one roof. The Forces’ participation at Careers forms part of their strategy to attract young nationals to a rewarding career in the armed forces that also allows them to simultaenously serve their country.

Careers UAE 2005 has received strong participation from different sectors of the industry including banks, insurance and IT companies, companies involved in the tourism industry, airlines, media organisations, government and semi-government bodies as well as a wide range of private sector organisations. many of whom have used Careers as a base to recruit qualified UAE nationals in the past.

The event provides job opportunities for professionally qualified UAE nationals and effectively creates an exceptional niche for itself by playing a central role in the country’s Emiratisation drive.

The event is organised in conjunction with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), The National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority (TANMIA), Zayed University and UAE University.

Alongside the exhibition itself, there will be a full program of forums, presentations, discussion groups and industry panels, giving the exhibitors more opportunities to target their message to visiting students, graduates and prospective jobseekers.

For more information, please contact:
Ashok Thomas
Corporate Communications Division
Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai 9292, UAE
email: ashok.thomas@dwtc.com  
Tel: +971 4 308-6083
Fax: +971 4 331-4853
Websites:   www.careersuae.ae  www.dwtc.com