Khorfakkan University organized a new professional event named “Khorfakkan University Career Fair: Graduates Gateway 2026,” aimed at opening practical horizons for graduates and job seekers, while enhancing direct communication between them and employers from various sectors. The fair underscores the university’s role in supporting its students after graduation through a platform that gathers job opportunities, training programs, and professional networking in one place.
In a move that reflects its commitment to supporting its graduates and job seekers, and enhancing their direct communication with employers, Khorfakkan University, represented by the Alumni Affairs Office, organized the “Graduates Gateway 2026” job fair in collaboration with the Sharjah Human Resources Department as a strategic partner, along with several government and private institutions in the country, under the supervision of the university’s Vice President for Community Affairs.
The fair served as an interactive platform that allowed graduates and job seekers to meet with representatives from hiring entities to explore available job opportunities and understand the skills and competencies required in the job market.
The Sharjah Human Resources Department showcased its specialized training and qualification programs designed to develop job seekers’ skills and enhance their professional readiness, similar to the participating institutions that presented their job requirements, thereby boosting employment opportunities, exchanging experiences, and supporting community development.
Dr. Saif Khamees Al-Nakbi, Vice President of Khorfakkan University for Community Affairs, affirmed that the “Graduates Gateway 2026” fair embodies the university’s commitment to support graduates and job seekers, preparing them to confidently enter the job market by connecting them with institutions from both the public and private sectors and providing them with the opportunity to build professional relationships that contribute to their future careers.
He added, “We believe at Khorfakkan University that our responsibility towards students extends beyond graduation; therefore, we are keen on organizing quality initiatives that enhance graduates’ readiness and align with the needs of the job market, supporting the qualification of national competencies and empowering them to contribute to comprehensive development.”
The fair witnessed wide attendance and interaction from graduates and job seekers, who benefited from learning about available job opportunities and the requirements of hiring entities, thus enhancing their readiness to enter the job market.
A Direct Platform Connecting Graduates with Job Opportunities
The Khorfakkan University Career Fair: Graduates Gateway 2026 provided a practical space for attendees to engage face-to-face with hiring officials, explore job openings, and understand what institutions require in terms of skills and experience. This direct interaction made the fair more than just a job event; it became a career station that helps graduates better navigate the job market.
The fair also allowed participants to ask questions and learn about available career paths in both the public and private sectors, along with building a realistic understanding of the steps they need to take to enhance their professional opportunities.
Strategic Participation and Supportive Qualification Programs
The Sharjah Human Resources Department attended as a strategic partner and presented a number of its training and qualification programs aimed at job seekers, designed to help them develop their capabilities and raise their readiness for the job market. This participation enriched the event, especially with the diversity of participating entities and the variety of opportunities presented.
The event showcased the commitment of the participating institutions to highlight their job requirements and emphasize the skills they seek in candidates, aligning with the main goal of the Khorfakkan University Career Fair: Graduates Gateway 2026, which is to build a practical bridge between education and job opportunities.
The University Affirms Its Commitment Beyond Graduation
Dr. Saif Khamees Al-Nakbi, Vice President of Khorfakkan University for Community Affairs, emphasized that the fair reflects the university’s direction to continue supporting its students even after they finish their studies through quality initiatives that enhance their readiness and provide them with real opportunities to integrate into the job market with confidence.
He stated that the university views graduates as future partners in development, noting that organizing such events enhances institutional communication and opens the door for building professional relationships that may contribute to shaping graduates’ career paths in the coming years. This institutional presence was clearly repeated at the Khorfakkan University Career Fair: Graduates Gateway 2026, which confirmed that the university’s role does not end with the issuance of a diploma.
Strong Attendance Reflecting the Need for Such Initiatives
The fair witnessed significant attendance from graduates and job seekers, who benefited from learning about available jobs and the requirements of participating entities, in addition to exploring training and qualification opportunities. This direct interaction provided attendees with a first step towards building clearer and more prepared career paths.
With the growing interest in aligning educational outcomes with job market requirements, the Khorfakkan University Career Fair: Graduates Gateway 2026 presented a practical model for supporting youth, enhancing their readiness, and expanding their opportunities in a dynamic professional environment.