Tawdheef x Zaheb to Boost Emiratisation Efforts, Support Young Emiratis.

Abu Dhabi: Tawdheef x Zaheb, the most significant event in the UAE's annual Emiratisation calendar, will be held from 19th to 21st November at the ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. Organised under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of Sandooq Al Watan, it will be held in partnership with Sandooq Al Watan and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. This year marks the 18th edition of Tawdheef x Zaheb, which is free to attend for Emirati nationals and will showcase over 1,000 job openings, more than 40 insightful talks, and a host of training programmes at the venue. According to Emirates News Agency, leading organisations present this year include the Central Bank of the UAE, HQ 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 and Young, among others. Attendees can access job openings across multiple domains, in cluding healthcare, finance, communications, digital marketing, sales, retail, and more. What has always distinguished Tawdheef x Zaheb as more than a career fair is its series of curated offerings, ranging from seminars and keynote speeches by high-profile professionals from the private and public sectors to sessions on mock interviews and career counselling, along with career-related contests and games. This year, eagerly awaited sessions in the main venue, dubbed 'Speedy Knowledge Hub,' include 'The Art of Effective Job Hunting,' 'Resume Mastery,' and 'Unlocking Career Success with Personal Branding'. Another highly anticipated feature is the Informa Connect Academy, which will host a series of interactive sessions allowing visitors to boost their professional credentials with guidance from top professionals and receive digital certificates for their attendance. The venue will also feature a professional headshot booth, as well as contests where visitors can win prizes such as brand-new laptops, hard dri ves, and other gadgets to help them accelerate their careers. Khaled Bin Braik, Consulting Partner and Emiratisation Programme Leader at PwC Middle East, stated that PwC Middle East has been a regular participant in Tawdheef x Zaheb over the years, allowing them to connect with top Emirati talent and reinforce their corporate social responsibility initiatives. For every registration at their stand, PwC is making a donation to support those in need, aligning with the UAE's vision of empowering national talent while making an impact through community initiatives. He emphasized PwC's commitment to developing the next generation of Emirati business leaders through the Watani Programme, employing over 240 Emiratis across GCC offices, and investing in upskilling national talent by leveraging advanced technologies. Fadi Harb, Event Manager of Informa Middle East, highlighted that the event's offerings and partnerships are refined each year to reflect the latest and best in the world of careers. This year, the 'Cam pus to Career' programme actively invites Emirati university students, with event offerings designed to equip them with confidence and skills for careers in the private sector. New activations such as an interactive stand from Abu Dhabi Gaming, local coffee stations, and a live performance by an Emirati band are introduced to make the experience more vibrant and immersive, showcasing Tawdheef x Zaheb's reputation for attention to detail and sensitivity to the local context.