Abu Dhabi Jobs: Tawdheef x Zaheb 2026 Brings 1,000+ Roles for Emiratis

Looking for Abu Dhabi jobs as a UAE national? One of the country's biggest Emirati careers events, Tawdheef x Zaheb 2026, returns next month. It runs from 17 to 19 November 2026 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, and the organisers say more than 100 companies will be there to hire Emiratis, with over 1,000 job openings on the table.

Event at a glance

What happens at the fair

Tawdheef is built around one goal: putting young Emiratis and career changers in front of the people who make hiring decisions. Visitors can speak directly to hiring managers on the stands.

Beyond the employer stands, the event has several zones designed to help you get job-ready:

• Career guidance zone – one-to-one sessions with career advisers
• Workshop zone – 90-minute sessions on leadership, changing careers and skills for specific sectors
• CV reviews and mock interviews – practical help to polish your application before you meet employers
• Emirati heritage zone – traditional food, music, crafts and home-based Emirati businesses
• Entrepreneurs competition – for Emiratis building their own business (the official page says entries close on 29 October 2026)

Who should go

The event is for UAE nationals: fresh graduates, students close to finishing their studies, and experienced Emiratis who want a new role or a move into the private sector. With Emiratisation targets pushing private companies to hire more nationals, fairs like this are where many of those roles get filled.

How to apply

Registration is done online through the official Tawdheef x Zaheb website, which links to the visitor registration form. Register before the event so you can walk straight in, and bring printed copies of your CV.

What it means for job seekers

• Register early and check the exhibitor list on the official site once it is published, so you can plan which stands to visit first.
• Update your CV before the event, then use the CV clinic to sharpen it further.
• Prepare a 30-second introduction about your studies, skills and the kind of role you want.
• Dress for an interview. Some employers carry out first-round interviews on the spot.
• Follow up within a few days with any recruiter who gave you their details.
• Use the free workshops even if you already have a job in mind – they cover skills employers keep asking for.

Recent Emirati hiring events have drawn strong employer interest, such as the Ethraa career fair in Sharjah with 1,350 banking jobs. Schools are hiring too: read about Abu Dhabi private schools hiring 2,000 Emirati teachers.

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