United Arab Emirates University Hosts Career Fair 2025: Pathways to Success

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) held its Career Fair 2025, themed “Pathways to Success”, a two-day event that took place from September 3 to 4. The fair aimed to introduce students and alumni to current job market needs, as well as to employment and training opportunities. It featured the participation of various government and private sector entities and supported national Emiratization efforts, in alignment with UAEU’s strategic plan.

Dr. Suad Mohammed AlMarzooqi, Associate Provost for Student Affairs, emphasized that the Career Fair provides a valuable platform for students and alumni to connect directly with employers. She noted that the initiative is in line with the university’s “University of the Future” vision, which focuses on enhancing alumni employability and contributing to community service.

“UAEU is proud of its alumni, who have demonstrated their competence in various fields,” Dr. AlMarzooqi added. “They are the result of our accredited academic programs and extracurricular activities, which have empowered them to meet the demands of both the national and global job markets.”

Al Yaziyah Al Dhaheri, Director of the Center for Career Placement & Alumni, stated that the fair offers a valuable opportunity for direct engagement between alumni and participating organizations, many of which provide employment offers and training programs. “The event also helps students understand the skills and specializations needed in the labor market,” she said, “and guides new students in choosing academic pathways that align with market demands.”

Running alongside the fair was Career Readiness Week, which featured workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, and job market skills development. The week also included one-on-one job consultation sessions and interactive activities with experts and mentors from both within and outside the university.

Over the course of two days, the fair provided a platform for students and alumni to apply for jobs and internship programs, engage in direct networking with representatives from participating entities, and attend introductory sessions about future opportunities, whether in graduate studies, continuing education programs, or specialized professional initiatives.

The 2023 edition of the UAEU Career Fair saw remarkable success, attracting over 4,500 visitors from among alumni and students, and featuring 48 participating entities from various sectors. The event was held under the patronage of strategic partners such as, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council “Nafis”, Public Prosecution, Abu Dhabi Police, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, and ADNOC.

The 2025 edition is expected to attract between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors, with the participation of 45 government and private sector entities.