AUBH empowers future talent at Career Week
The event served as a dynamic platform for students to engage directly with employers, gain practical insights into evolving labour market trends, and strengthen their readiness for future employment opportunities. The Career Week featured a panel discussion, spotlighting key industry voices including Sana Haji, Associate Director of Human Capital at Mumtalakat Holding Company; Mohamed Al-Subaiee, Director of Innovate for Bahrain; Dr. Fajer Danish, Assistant Professor at the Royal University for Women, and Noora Bucheeri, HR Employee Welfare Manager at Gulf Air Group and a keynote talk by Hend Mahmood, Chief Human Resources Manager at Bahrain Development Bank.
These experts shared valuable perspectives on the future of work, emerging industry demands, and the essential skills graduates need to succeed in a rapidly changing professional environment.
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