MAHE Dubai Hosts Future-Ready Career Expo
As the global job market continues to evolve rapidly, universities are increasingly strengthening partnerships with industry to equip students with future-ready skills. In this context, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai successfully hosted Career Expo 2026, bringing together leading employers, industry professionals, and students in a dynamic platform designed to enhance employability and bridge the gap between academic learning and workforce expectations.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai Campus hosted Career Expo 2026 over two days, reinforcing the university’s commitment to strengthening collaboration between academia and industry while preparing students and graduates for the future of work.
The event featured participation from more than 70 companies representing diverse sectors including business management, finance, engineering, information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, architecture, media, healthcare, logistics, and biotechnology. The strong industry presence reflected growing employer demand for graduates who combine technical expertise with adaptable professional skills.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, nearly 40% of workers’ core skills are expected to change by 2030, with employers increasingly prioritising analytical thinking, technological literacy, communication skills, adaptability, and continuous learning. Against this backdrop, initiatives such as MAHE Dubai’s Career Expo play an important role in helping students align academic learning with evolving industry requirements.
The expo recorded 793 student pre-registrations, with approximately 704 student participations across the two-day event. Students engaged directly with recruiters through networking opportunities, career discussions, and on-site interviews across multiple disciplines. A total of 1,200 interviews were conducted during the event, with strong participation from students representing the School of Business and the School of Engineering and Information Technology.
“The Career Expo reflects MAHE Dubai’s continued commitment to building meaningful connections between academia and industry.”
— Dr Roma Raina
“Beyond placements, the initiative creates opportunities for students to understand evolving workforce expectations and develop the confidence and professional readiness required in today’s dynamic job market.”
— Dr Roma Raina
Dr Roma Raina, Head of Corporate Alliances and Partnerships at MAHE Dubai, emphasised that the expo serves as a strategic platform that enables students to better understand changing workforce expectations while strengthening their professional readiness and confidence.
Participating organisations included leading regional and international companies such as Barakat, Tally Solutions, AGAYA Healthcare, Gates Engineering & Services FZCO, Union Coop, Torrecid Middle East (FZE), Expeditors, Innovations Group, and Nikken Sekkei FZ-LLC, among others.
Recruiters highlighted increasing demand for graduates who possess a combination of academic knowledge and practical competencies, particularly communication skills, problem-solving abilities, digital literacy, and adaptability in fast-changing work environments. Employers also stressed the growing importance of hybrid skillsets as industries continue integrating AI, automation, and digital transformation into everyday operations.
In addition to recruitment opportunities, the expo showcased MAHE Dubai’s broader employability initiatives, including internships, industry collaborations, AI and fintech laboratories, media production studios, certification programmes, mock interviews, networking opportunities, and practical learning environments designed to strengthen workplace readiness.
MAHE Dubai views Career Expo 2026 as a strategic initiative that contributes to building a stronger talent ecosystem by fostering meaningful collaboration between students, employers, and academia while supporting the development of globally competitive, future-ready professionals.