Sharjah:Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Chairman of the Department of Government Relations, inaugurated the Ethraa Career Fair 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The event, held on Thursday, featured participation from over 70 financial, banking, and insurance institutions, offering more than 1,350 job opportunities to UAE nationals.
According to Wam, the fair was organized by the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE, Nafis, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Expo Centre Sharjah. It aimed to support Emiratization by linking national talent with employment opportunities in the financial sector.
During the event, Sheikh Fahim visited the pavilion of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, where he explored various training and recruitment initiatives. The Sheikh also engaged with other participating entities and received insights from the Emirates Institute of Finance regarding programs designed to prepare UAE nationals and enhance their professional skills to meet the financial sector's evolving demands.
Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, a member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, emphasized the fair's role in fostering collaboration between government entities and financial institutions to support national talent. He highlighted efforts to provide quality employment opportunities, aiding UAE nationals in building stable careers in line with the labor market's needs.
Marwan Al Muhairi, CEO of the Emirates Institute of Finance, noted that the fair created an interactive environment that connected jobseekers with potential employers, thus enhancing recruitment opportunities. He commended the entities involved for their commitment to attracting and developing national talent to align with the future needs of the sector.
The Ethraa Career Fair 2026 is part of the national Ethraa initiative, which aims to support Emiratization in the financial sector by creating over 10,000 job opportunities for UAE nationals by 2027. The fair also provided Emirati jobseekers, including high school graduates and university degree holders, the chance to explore career paths and engage with recruitment representatives to build sustainable careers in this vital sector.