Connect with Emirati Talent: Premier Careers Festival Returns to RAK This October

Date Posted:Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Connect with Emirati Talent: Premier Careers Festival Returns to RAK This October

The Ras Al Khaimah Jobs & Internships Festival (RAKJIF) returns for its third edition on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the RAK Exhibition Centre, the festival’s venue partner and platinum sponsor.

 

Organized by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research in collaboration with the Department of Human Resources, Ras Al Khaimah (DoHR) and the Investment and Development Office Ras Al Khaimah (IDO), the event continues to play a pivotal role in connecting local talent with meaningful opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah and across the UAE.

Building on the success of the past two editions, RAKJIF 2025 will host over 80 leading employers from sectors including banking, oil and gas, consulting, engineering, hospitality, real estate and more, and is expected to attract over 1,000 ambitious Emirati jobseekers from Ras Al Khaimah and other emirates. Confirmed participants for this year include PwC and RAKBANK as Gold Sponsors and RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU) as Silver Sponsor, alongside a strong line-up of both global and regional employers.

Last year’s edition featured leading companies such as DAMAC Properties, HSBC Bank, Hilti, Julphar, Stevin Rock, and McDonald’s, reflecting the calibre of organisations that have engaged with the festival.

The festival offers jobseekers direct access to employers, on-site interviews, CV clinics, and personalised career guidance, all designed to help them take the next step in their professional journey.

This year’s event will also feature the AI and Future of Work Forum, exploring how artificial intelligence is influencing the future of employment and skills in the MENA region. The forum will bring together local and international experts, business leaders and policymakers to share insights on preparing the workforce for a rapidly changing job market.

RAKJIF is free to attend for jobseekers and serves as a powerful platform for connecting local talent with leading employers from across the region. By bringing together ambitious Emiratis and top organisations under one roof, the festival supports career growth, strengthens the workforce, and contributes to the UAE’s vision of building a skilled, competitive and sustainable economy.

Useful information for employers and businesses interested in sponsorship:

  • Visit www.alqasimifoundation.com/rakjif to learn more about the festival and use the link(s) below to register as an exhibitor or express their interest in becoming a sponsor.
  • Click here to view the full sponsorship and exhibitor deck.
  • Early confirmation is advised as spaces are limited.

Gold and Silver - Interest Form  Bronze (Exhibitor) - Registration Form

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: RAK Exhibition Centre, Ras Al Khaimah