AI, digital, tech-savvy and cyber security experts
DUBAI 19 March 2019: Digital and tech-savvy recruits as well as cyber security experts are in increasing demand throughout the UAE as the country evolves into a test bed for global development of artificial intelligence (AI), according to exhibitors at this month’s Careers UAE.
With the UAE becoming a strong proponent of the 4th Industrial Revolution advancement, key exhibitors at Careers UAE, which will mark its 19th annual showing at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from March 19-21, are forecasting major shifts in employment opportunities with exciting careers opening up in telecoms, machine learning, robotics and the “imagination” skills of media, content and conversational computing.
“The recent World Government Summit in Dubai heard how 45% of jobs are now changing because of AI and that the future holds out huge opportunities for new skills in creativity, the arts, music, content and design, alongside the deep technology requirements of robotics,” explained Asma Al Sharif, Show Director – Careers UAE 2019.
Bloovo.com, the online job site for professionals in the Middle East, believe the jobs landscape for professionals over the coming decade will undergo dramatic transformation as AI impacts numerous operational channels, including the recruitment industry.
Tech Hub
Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, urged private companies to work with the government to make the country a technology hub.
The ‘smarter fair’ approach sees Careers UAE embrace a host of new features, as well as tech-engagement and digital-know-how workshops to help job seekers get noticed. In the wake of a growing trend towards video recruitment to control recruitment lifecycle and costs, Sonru and bayt.com, will host video interview training sessions.
The 2019 show will also roll-out the Talent Hunt 2019, in partnership with online internship placement agency Oliv, where visitors get face-to-face time with hiring managers from major exhibitors in a speed interview format.
Cyber Security
Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) is looking for national competencies in the field of cyber security.
The center is offering various new job opportunities in different departments for new graduates and experts in the of field of Information Technology and Information Security due to their highly fast growth in today’s world and its influence on all sectors.
