A high ratio of university students from across the UAE attended the one-day Career Fair 2008 hosted by Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the region's primary centre for international higher education and a member of Tecom Investments.

Organised by the Department of Student Services and Programmes (DSSP), the annual job fair provided a platform for students to directly interact with hiring managers and HR professionals from more than 27 leading companies and gain fresh insights into current employment options across various industries.

Companies from diverse sectors such as finance, human resources, real estate, hospitality and engineering, were seen headhunting for the right talent at the event.

"Industry professionals offered students an insight into the nature of vacancies and the relevant skills required to obtain those jobs at the second edition of the Career Fair this year. The event also provided an opportunity for leading corporates in the country to offer placements to talented graduate and post graduate students from UAE-based universities," said executive director, Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai International Academic City, Dr Ayoub Kazim.

Manpower, the official recruitment partners of the event, conducted industry related workshops throughout the day.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its group of companies were the platinum sponsors of DIAC Career Fair 2008, while Nestlé Middle East was the gold sponsor.

Other participating companies include AIESEC; Al Ansari Exchange; Al Rostamani Group; Amana Group; American International Group (AIG); ARY Academy of Gems and Jewellery; Azadea Group LLC; Drake & Scull International; Dubai Properties; Hamilton Design International LLC; Jumeirah Group; JWT; Lafarge Building Materials Holding (L.B.M.H.); Nakheel; Nissan Middle East FZE; Panasonic Marketing Middle East FZE; Procter & Gamble Gulf FZE; Radisson SAS Hotel Dubai Deira Creek; SAE Institute; Tecom Investments, member of Dubai Holding; The British University in Dubai, and TNS Middle East & Africa. - TradeArabia News Service