Ru’ya starts Monday: a practical guide for Emirati jobseekers

Ru’ya Careers UAE runs from Monday 28 to Wednesday 30 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The organiser specifies that the event is for UAE nationals and currently lists more than 150 participating companies. This is a guide ahead of the event, rather than a new recruitment announcement.

The official visitor page lists Halls 1–4 and Za’abeel Hall 3, with show hours of 10am–6pm. Use its registration link and interactive map before leaving, and recheck the latest visitor instructions on the day. For Metro users, the organiser points to World Trade Centre station on the Red Line and entry through Hall 3. The venue’s own calendar confirms the dates and halls.

Start with a shortlist, not the entire exhibitor directory. Pick a few organisations whose work interests you, look at their available roles, and write down why each one belongs on your list. Leave some room for an employer you have not considered before. A recognisable name is a starting point for research, not a substitute for understanding the job.

Prepare a short introduction that connects your studies or experience to something you can do. Bring an up-to-date CV in a format you can share easily. If you have a relevant project, choose one example you can explain clearly: the task, your contribution and the result. The organiser advertises on-the-spot interviews, but a conversation at a stand does not guarantee an interview or an offer.

Ask questions that make the role concrete. What would someone in this position work on during the first three months? Who would support their development? What skills distinguish a strong applicant? Before moving on, establish the application route and the next step. Those answers are more useful than leaving with a stack of brochures and no idea what to do next.

After each conversation, make a brief note of the role, the person or team you met, and any action you agreed to take. Send requested material through the employer’s stated channel. Keep your follow-up specific to the discussion rather than sending the same message to every company.

The cover is an original AI-generated editorial illustration of interview preparation materials and an imagined business courtyard. It does not depict the Ru’ya venue, an employer’s stand or a SIBRIS development.