Over 6,000 Pakistanis attend career fair in Dubai

More than 6,000 people from different walks of life have attended the two-day career fair organised by the Pakistan Consulate in Dubai and Northern Emirates aimed at providing employment opportunities to Pakistani nationals in the UAE.

The fair was organised in collaboration with New Horizon, and featured walk-in interviews to fill over 600 vacant positions for drivers.

A total of 476 eligible candidates participated in the interviews, out of which 311 candidates were shortlisted for the road test phase.

Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, appreciated the efforts of the Community Welfare Wing of the Consulate in facilitating the event. He stated that the career fair is part of the Consulate’s ongoing efforts to create employment opportunities for the Pakistani community in the UAE.

He said that the Consulate will continue to organise such initiatives in collaboration with reputable partners.

Eligibility criteria for the driver positions included possession of a valid UAE driving licence (minimum 6 months old), basic English language communication skills and good knowledge of UAE roads. Selected candidates will be offered attractive benefits including medical insurance, RTA card, etc.

Furthermore, Hussain Muhammad also attended the 2nd Edition of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC)’s Speed Networking Event, held at the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD).

This special edition of the event was organised to commemorate Pakistan’s Independence Day, which brought together a diverse group of Pakistani professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from various sectors.

The platform provided an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and foster business relationships within the Pakistani community in the UAE.

The Consul General commended the management and board members of the PBC for organising a successful and well-structured networking event.

He appreciated the focused and energetic interactions among participants, noting that such initiatives build linkages within the professional community and stimulate economic opportunities.

Hussain encouraged the attendees to work collectively to enhance Pakistan’s exports to the UAE, emphasising the importance of cooperation and knowledge sharing among Pakistani businesses.

Shabbir Merchant, Chairman PBC, highlighted the importance of such networking events in providing participants with a platform to expand their business networks, exchange innovative ideas and build connections.

A special cake-cutting ceremony was held to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day, during the event.