Healthcare’s Future Takes Shape: Emirati Talent Gathers for Nabd Al Seha Career Fair

A landmark career fair at Dubai Healthcare City has connected hundreds of Emirati professionals with leading healthcare organisations, offering 347 positions across clinical, technical and administrative roles as the UAE deepens its commitment to building a nationally skilled healthcare workforce.

Within the sprawling campus of Dubai Healthcare City, a convergence of ambition and opportunity unfolded recently as Nabd Al Seha 2026 brought together Emirati jobseekers, graduates and aspiring healthcare professionals with some of the region’s most respected medical institutions. The career fair, organised by the Emirati Human Resources Development Council and Dubai Healthcare City Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, represents far more than a simple matching of résumés with vacancies. It exemplifies a deliberate strategy to nurture homegrown talent within one of the UAE’s most vital sectors.

The scale of the undertaking speaks volumes: 347 employment opportunities were presented across clinical, administrative, technical and support functions, each representing a pathway for Emirati professionals to contribute directly to the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. The positions were filled by leading private sector healthcare organisations eager to engage with talented nationals ready to shape the future of medical practice and administration in the Emirates.

Abdulla Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Chairman of EHRDC, articulated the deeper significance of the initiative, noting that Nabd Al Seha reflects the UAE’s unwavering commitment to empowering Emirati talent and strengthening national presence across the healthcare sector. The fair serves as a conduit connecting students and graduates with leading healthcare institutions, fostering not merely employment but sustained professional growth and meaningful career advancement. This aligns seamlessly with the broader vision outlined in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which prioritises the development of a qualified national workforce capable of contributing to sustainable growth across strategic sectors.

Issam Galadari, CEO of Dubai Healthcare City Authority, emphasised that such initiatives are fundamental to building a resilient and future ready healthcare workforce. By providing Emirati talent with structured employment opportunities, professional development programmes and clear pathways for advancement, the healthcare sector strengthens its capacity to serve the nation with both excellence and cultural continuity. As reported earlier in our coverage of the Emiratisation Excellence Award launched by Dubai Healthcare City Authority and EHRDC, such frameworks celebrate and encourage organisations that advance national talent development.

Beyond the immediate placement opportunities, attendees gained exposure to comprehensive training and development programmes designed to strengthen professional skills and workplace readiness. This layered approach recognises that sustainable healthcare advancement depends not simply on filling vacancies, but on cultivating a generation of Emirati professionals equipped with the knowledge, capabilities and confidence to lead within their chosen specialisations. The collaboration between government ministries, the private healthcare sector and talent development organisations demonstrates how coordinated effort can unlock potential across an entire demographic.

Source: WAM

What it means for Abu Dhabi

Whilst Nabd Al Seha 2026 took place in Dubai, its significance extends across the entire UAE, including Abu Dhabi. The fair exemplifies the national commitment to Emiratisation in critical sectors, a policy that benefits all emirates through the development of a cohesive, skilled workforce capable of addressing healthcare demands across the country. As healthcare systems become increasingly sophisticated and interconnected across the emirates, having a robust pipeline of trained Emirati professionals strengthens the entire nation’s capacity to deliver excellence in medical services.

The initiative reinforces existing momentum in talent development across the region. The participation of multiple federal and local government entities alongside private sector healthcare organisations demonstrates the institutional alignment required to embed Emiratisation within strategic sectors. For Abu Dhabi’s residents and workforce, this means expanded career pathways, higher standards of professional practice, and the assurance that the healthcare sector is actively investing in the capabilities of national talent who will serve future generations.