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Tawdheef × Zaheb will return to Abu Dhabi in November with a new entrepreneurship-focused expansion, as the UAE’s longest-running Emirati careers exhibition marks two decades of connecting nationals with employment opportunities. Private-sector careers Organisers said the initiative reflects growing interest among young Emiratis in entrepreneurship and private-sector careers, while supporting the UAE’s broader Emiratisation and workforce development goals. Since launching 20 years ago, Tawdheef × Zaheb has supported more than 30,000 Emiratis in securing jobs or advancing their careers, cementing its position as the country’s flagship platform for Emirati recruitment and career development. New zone The new Entrepreneurship Zone will focus on enabling greater participation of UAE nationals in innovation-driven sectors and private enterprises, particularly in light of expanded incentives under the Nafis programme, which promotes Emirati hiring in the private sector. The event comes as the UAE continues to prioritise workforce development as part of its long-term economic strategy. Organisers said both government and private-sector entities are increasingly aligning with national employment targets and initiatives aimed at creating sustainable career pathways for Emiratis. Direct recruitment Last year’s edition attracted more than 10,000 Emirati jobseekers and 67 participating organisations, all of which have confirmed plans to return in 2026. According […]
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