Emirates Group concluded its major participation in the 2026 National Career Exhibition at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, held from 15 to 17 July, with its stand drawing strong interest from visitors throughout the three-day event.
The group welcomed 2,300 visitors to a stand designed to create an engaging environment for young people exploring training and employment opportunities across its businesses, in line with its ongoing commitment to attracting, developing and employing national talent.
During the exhibition, the Emirates Group presented a range of programmes and career opportunities aimed at students and graduates of the National Service programme, enabling them to connect with organisations from various sectors.
Strong interest in pilot training programme
Among the opportunities showcased, the National Pilot Training Programme attracted the highest level of interest, receiving 1,300 applications from potential candidates. Other initiatives presented included the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence programme, the International Scholarship Programme, the IT Scholarship Programme, the National Scholarship Programme, the Overseas Training Programme and the Graduate Programme.
A team of Emirati employees from different business divisions of the Emirates Group also met visitors at the stand, offering an overview of the group’s diverse career paths and available training opportunities for candidates with a wide range of academic qualifications and professional ambitions.
Visit from the Ministry of Defence delegation
His Excellency Major General Khalifa Rashid Al Hammadi, Director of the Office of the Minister of Defence, visited the Emirates Group stand as part of a Ministry of Defence delegation. He was received by Khalid Al Obaidli, Human Resources Acquisition Manager for Operations, who briefed him on the career opportunities available to applicants at the stand.
Supporting Emiratisation and national talent
The Emirates Group’s continued presence at the National Career Exhibition reflects its long-standing commitment to attracting and preparing national talent and supporting Emiratisation in the United Arab Emirates. Through its active participation in career fairs, its initiatives to engage with college and university students, and other community outreach activities, the group aims to draw an increasing number of Emirati professionals and provide them with high-quality training and development, as well as rewarding roles in the travel and aviation sector, which remains a key pillar of the UAE’s long-term economic development goals.