In a strategic move aimed at strengthening ties between academic institutions and the growing job market in Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid, Secretary General of the King Faisal Foundation and Chairman of the Executive Committee at Alfaisal University , inaugurated the "Career Days" exhibition. This important annual event, held at the university's Riyadh campus, was attended by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al-Hayaza, the university's president, and His Royal Highness Prince Mansour bin Saad bin Farhan, Assistant Secretary General of the King Faisal Foundation. The exhibition ran for three days, from January 27 to 29.
The importance of career days in the academic and professional context
His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud emphasized that job fairs, particularly "career days," are no longer mere protocol events, but have become pivotal and decisive milestones in the career paths of students and graduates. They represent a true turning point from the theoretical academic environment to practical reality and actual integration into the labor market . His Highness pointed out that Alfaisal University gives this event the highest priority, given the direct interactive platform it provides, bringing together job seekers and decision-makers in major companies and institutions, thus opening up broad horizons for building sustainable career paths that may lead graduates to assume leadership positions in the future.
Quality opportunities and sectoral diversity keep pace with economic transformation
This year's exhibition features high-quality job and training opportunities that reflect the Kingdom's significant economic growth. His Highness explained that the available jobs are not limited to traditional post-graduation employment, but also include part-time work programs during studies and cooperative training programs leading to employment. He expressed his admiration for the caliber of the participating organizations, which covered multiple vital sectors, including:
- Technology and artificial intelligence.
- The industrial and logistics sector.
- Healthcare and medical services.
- Legal and financial consulting and advocacy.
- The banking sector and banks.
This diversity clearly reflects the scale of the transformation taking place in the national economy, and enhances the readiness of graduates to engage in the promising sectors targeted by the state.
Supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and developing human capital
For his part, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hayaza, President of Alfaisal University, emphasized that organizing "Career Days" directly contributes to achieving the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 , specifically regarding the Human Capital Development Program. He explained that the university strives to create a comprehensive career path for young men and women by equipping them with the necessary tools and skills to compete globally, not just locally. He affirmed that the university acts as a key driver in supplying the national economy with qualified professionals capable of contributing to sustainable development.
Figures and statistics from the exhibition
400 immediate job opportunities offered , in addition to more than 100 cooperative training opportunities . The exhibition was not limited to job offers alone, but was also supported by specialized "career clinics" that provided individual mentoring sessions for students, helping them to craft professional resumes and conduct mock job interviews to overcome stage fright and prepare them for actual interviews. This reflects the university's commitment to investing in high-quality human capital and bridging the gap between academic outputs and the evolving needs of the market.
