The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) and its operating subsidiary Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) offered a wide range of scholarships and showcased unique career opportunities to Emiratis at the recently concluded National Service Career Fair.

The fair was held from March 25 to 27, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Enec and Nawah presented a wide range of scholarship courses for Higher Diplomas in a variety of fields, for those who are interested in pursuing a career in nuclear energy, said a statement.

The UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program offers an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, it said.

National Service graduates were given the opportunity to apply for a scholarship, and work towards delivering safe, clean, efficient and reliable electricity through nuclear energy to the UAE, it added.

Eng Mohamed Al Hammadi, chief executive officer, Enec, said: “Developing our people and expertise is one of the main priorities at our company and its subsidiary Nawah Energy Company, and is central to the long-term sustainability of the programme.”

“Since our establishment in 2009, more than 500 UAE Nationals have benefitted from our scholarship programme,” he said.

“It is an exciting time for young Emiratis to choose a career in nuclear energy; National Service graduates joining us today will be the UAE’s energy pioneers of tomorrow. As always, our commitment to safety, security, and continuous learning makes nuclear energy a challenging and rewarding career choice for our country’s best students,” he added.

The fair aims to open communication channels between graduates of the National Service program and exhibiting companies and institutions from both government and private sectors, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service