The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) is participating at the 20th edition of the National Career Exhibition, which is happening from February 7 to February 9, 2018 at the Expo Facility Sharjah. The occasion, an indispensable part of the UAE government's campaigns to successfully incorporate nationwide workforce into the nation's labor force, is held under the patronage of His Highness (H.H.) Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The National Career Exhibition is aimed towards drawing in students, grads, trainees and task hunters to more advertise the integration of young graduates into the human resources of government establishments and the private sector.

His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Yousif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for Hospitals shared that the occasion is referred to as one of one of the most essential occasions that has helped play a key role in the step in the direction of Emiratization and job development chances. MOHAP's existence at the exhibit is part of the initiatives to promote Emiratization across the medical industry - specifically in enhancing the good looks of the nursing profession, which belongs to the nationwide efforts embraced by the Council of Ministers to proactively contribute to the stipulation of extensive and incorporated healthcare in innovative and lasting ways to make certain the prevention of illness. The profession is extensively being promoted under the motto Nursing pride and creativity.

Al Serkal revealed the Ministry's strategy to consolidate the nursing career in order to fulfill the demand for nursing placements - helping to change the stereotype of registered nurses and making clear the professional future for them with the provision of scholarships. The assistant undersecretary shared that one of the programs under the Ministry uses selected UAE nationals with complimentary tuition fees, transport and housing along with regular monthly financial incentives.

Meanwhile, Dr. Sumaya Mohammed Al Balushi, Director, Department of Nursing, MOHAP, highlighted on the significance of the Ministry's visibility at the occasion, which is highlighted by the move to attract and encourage young citizens to join the nursing profession and prepare a notable and effective graduate capable of completing in the labor market - especially in the efforts to deal with the demand for local nurses and offer chances for professional development.

Al Balushi pointed out that the Ministry was able to efficiently arrange a series of workshops for pupils together with the Ministry of Education where invited resource speakers discussed the advantages of the nursing profession and highlight the duty of the nationwide effort to enhance the good looks of the nursing profession.

She said that the ministry's participation in the exhibit falls in line with its method to advertise work opportunities available to raise the portion of national cadres in clinical, nursing, technological and administrative specialties along with offering the services given by the Ministry to all members of the society.