Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, son of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, inaugurated the RAK Career, Education and Training Exhibition 2010 held at the RAK Exhibition Centre here today.
Speaking after inaugurating the event, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi said that the career exhibition would provide a platform for the students and jobseekers to interact with potential employers.
"The event would help jobseekers in Ras Al Khaimah establish direct contact with the employers as well as help them gain first- hand knowledge regarding the employment opportunities and latest trends in the job market. The presence of many educational institutions, universities and training providers would also provide jobseekers the opportunity to improve their academic proficiency as well as acquire new skill sets," Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud said.
As many as 28 leading firms, including government sector entities as well as public and private sector companies, are participating in the three- day exhibition. The firms have dedicated stalls where jobseekers can meet company representatives and submit their resumes.
Abdul Nasser M.S. Al Thahab, General Manager of Rouya Exhibitions and Conference Organisers, who are organising the event, said that the exhibition aimed to maximize the career prospects of UAE nationals and help them achieve their career development goals by bringing them face- to- face with the leading employers in the country. "The first edition of the exhibition held last year attracted around 10,000 people and we hope that this year's event would be more successful as we have lined up more companies and educational institutions," he said.
Among the companies and organisations participating in the exhibition are Etisalat, which is the Gold Sponsor of the event, UAE Armed Forces, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar), RAK Free Trade Zone, American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), RAK Municipality, UAE Ministry of Education, Tanmia, RAK Customs and Ports Department, among others
