Dubai, UAE, 15 May 2025 – The Emirates Group wrapped up another impressive showing at the National Service Career Fair in its 8th edition, receiving more than 1500 applications over the event’s three-day run from 12–14 May at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai.
As part of the official delegation tour on the opening day, Major General Staff Pilot Ishaq Saleh Mohammed Al Balushi, Assistant Chief of Staff for Joint Capabilities at the UAE Ministry of Defense, visited the Emirates Group’s stand and was briefed on the diverse range of opportunities on offer.
The Emirates Group also received His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi , Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Brigadier Hamad Khalifa Al Neyadi , Chief of the National Service and Reserve Authority (NSRA) at its stand, where they discussed the Group’s ongoing efforts to attract national service graduates into the aviation sector.
National service cadets, graduates, and aspiring professionals engaged with the Group’s Emirati representatives and professionals to learn more about career and development pathways. These include the National Cadet Pilot Program, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) Scholarship Program, National Scholarship Program, IT Scholarship Program, as well as various roles across the Group’s diverse business units under the Khatwaty Program.
The Emirates Group’s consistent participation in nationwide career fairs reflects its commitment to the UAE’s Emiratization strategy, as it continues to attract and nurture Emirati talent to support its ambitious growth plans and evolving business requirements. By connecting with Emirati youth, the Emirates Group aims to inspire the next generation to build meaningful careers in travel and aviation, two key sectors that drive the UAE’s economic prosperity.
About The National Service Career Fair 2025
The National Service Career Fair 2025 was held from May 12 to May 14, 2025, at IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi. This event is organized by INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces, aiming to secure educational and professional opportunities for National Service program graduates. The fair will provide a platform for cadets and graduates to meet with organizations looking to engage with them, supporting the Emiratisation program and enhancing their contributions to the economy.
