NSCF to guide Emiratis in selecting appropriate careers
DUBAI: Dr Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, inaugurated on Monday the 7th edition of the National Service Career Fair (NSCF) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai.
This three-day event is designed to guide and empower Emirati youth in selecting appropriate career paths and fostering leadership capabilities within diverse public and private sectors that contribute to the nation’s future development.
Following the opening, Al Falasi toured the fair, accompanied by Brigadier Khalifa Hamad Al Kaabi, Chief of the National Service and Reserve Authority (NSRA), accompanied by several senior officers and officials from the Ministry of Defence and various government and private entities.
They toured the pavilions and were briefed on the employment prospects for recruits and graduates and the facilitations offered by the fair, which is backed by the Ministry of Defence to assist national service graduates in cultivating a new generation of skilled individuals capable of fostering creativity, innovation, and economic progress in the future.
Dr Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, visited the exhibition.
Al Falasi stated on this occasion, “The NSCF reflects the UAE’S commitment to developing skills and opportunities for its youth, providing employment and educational opportunities by fostering connections between national service recruits and graduates, companies, universities, and national training institutions.
“The NSCF offers young people the opportunity to gain the necessary experiences and skills for the job market. It supports them in achieving success by providing a stimulating work environment that encourages innovation and creativity and advanced educational programmes to develop their skills and enhance their technical and professional capabilities.”
“We are working to secure employment opportunities and platforms for continuous learning to ensure the development and prosperity of youth in various fields. We recognise that investing in youth is investing in our bright future, which drives us to work diligently and sincerely to fulfil their aspirations and achieve sustainable success in their professional and personal journeys,” Al Falasi added.
He remarked, “The NSCF enhances communication between educational institutions and the job market. This helps refine educational curricula and training programmes to meet the labour market’s needs better. It also ensures the graduation of qualified individuals with the necessary skills to contribute to nations’ economic and social development.” The NSCF features over 70 government and private companies and institutions representing 30 sectors this year.