The most significant event on the UAE’s annual Emiratization calendar, Tawdheef x Zaheb, will take place at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi from November 19 to 21.
It will be held in partnership with Sandooq Al Watan and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and organized under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of Sandooq Al Watan and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
The 18th annual Tawdheef x Zaheb, which is open to Emirati nationals and is free to attend, will feature over 1,000 job openings, more than 40 informative talks, and numerous training programs at the venue.
The Central Bank of the UAE, Headquarters Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Police, Al Ain University, Etisalat, the UAE Ministry of Interior, the UAE Department of Finance, SAAB Technologies, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Halliburton, and Ernst & Young are just a few of the prominent organizations that will be in attendance this year. Jobs in healthcare, finance, communications, digital marketing, sales, retail, and other fields are available to attendees.
Tawdheef x Zaheb has always been more than just a career fair because of its carefully selected offerings, which include sessions on mock interviews, career counseling, contests, and games related to careers, as well as seminars and keynote speeches by prominent professionals from the public and private sectors.
“The Art of Effective Job Hunting,” “Resume Mastery,” and “Unlocking Career Success with Personal Branding” are this year’s eagerly anticipated sessions in the main venue, dubbed “Speedy Knowledge Hub.”
The Informa Connect Academy, which will host a series of interactive sessions where visitors can receive digital certificates for their attendance and improve their professional credentials with guidance from top professionals, is another highly anticipated feature. In addition, there will be a professional headshot booth and contests where attendees can win new laptops, hard drives, and other tools to help them advance in their careers.
“As an organization committed to supporting local initiatives and giving back to our communities, PwC Middle East has been a regular participant in Tawdheef x Zaheb over the years,” stated Khaled Bin Braik, Consulting Partner and Emiratisation Programme Leader at PwC Middle East. It not only enables us to connect with top Emirati talent but also bolsters our efforts to fulfill our CSR obligations.
To give just one illustration, we are contributing to those in need for every registration at our stand. This mirrors our more extensive obligation to the UAE’s vision of engaging public ability while likewise having a substantial effect through our local area drives this year.”
“We remain dedicated to developing the next generation of Emirati business leaders, with over 240 Emiratis currently employed across our GCC offices, through the Watani Programme,” he added.
To ensure that our employees are prepared to lead in an increasingly digital future, we continue to invest in enhancing national talent through the utilization of cutting-edge technologies.”
“We are constantly refining our offerings as well as our bouquet of partners each year so that Tawdheef x Zaheb reflects the latest and the best in the world of careers,” stated Fadi Harb, Event Manager of Informa Middle East, the organizer of Tawdheef x Zaheb.
As part of our “Campus to Career” program this year, we have designed event offerings with a special emphasis on providing Emirati university students with the confidence and skills they need to negotiate careers in the private sector.
The interactive Abu Dhabi Gaming stand, local coffee stations, and an Emirati band that will perform live are just a few of the new activations we are introducing to enhance the experience. These are just a few examples of Tawdheef x Zaheb’s well-earned reputation for paying close attention to particulars and being sensitive to the context of the location.