Dubai: Mahmoud Al-Komi
The ninth edition of the National and Reserve Service Employment Exhibition opened in Dubai on Wednesday, bringing together participating entities and employment opportunities aimed at helping national service recruits move more smoothly into the labour market.
The event, which runs from 15 to 17 July 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City, is designed to introduce recruits to career paths and available jobs across the public and private sectors, while supporting their integration into the workforce.
Official opening and tour
Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, inaugurated the exhibition, which is being held under the ninth edition of the National and Reserve Service Employment Exhibition.
He toured the exhibition halls accompanied by Major General Issa Rashid Al Maayir, Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, along with a number of senior officers and officials. During the visit, they reviewed the employment opportunities, initiatives and programmes presented by participating entities, all of which are intended to empower national service recruits and prepare them to contribute to key sectors in a way that supports sustainable development and strengthens the UAE’s competitiveness.
Supporting Emirati talent
Major General Al Maayir said, “The exhibition embodies the vision of the wise leadership to invest in the Emirati citizen, because he is the nation’s most important asset and the main driver of the comprehensive development journey. This exhibition comes as an extension of the authority’s efforts to empower national service recruits.”