Emirates Global Aluminium receives more than 980 applications from young Emiratis at National Service Career Fair

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20 July 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has received more than 980 applications from young Emiratis during the 2026 National Service Career Fair.

During the event, EGA showcased a range of career opportunities for UAE Nationals, with a particular focus on attracting high school graduates for the company's National Training programmes. University graduates who visited EGA's stand were considered for opportunities within the Graduate Training programme.

Following the event, all applications will be reviewed and assessed through EGA's recruitment process, with shortlisted candidates progressing through screening, assessment and interview stages.

EGA's National Training programmes develop high school graduates for technical roles in the company's industrial operations and administration. More than 5,000 UAE Nationals have graduated from these programmes since they were first established in 1982, with many then having long and successful careers with EGA and some reaching senior leadership positions.

EGA's Graduate Training programme is for university graduates. Graduate trainees complete 18 or 24 months of training for supervisory positions in corporate functions or in industrial operations in front-line roles, such as tending reduction cells.

In 2025, over 220 UAE Nationals joined EGA, including 112 women. Over 80 per cent of 2025 UAE National recruits joined roles in EGA's operations.

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: "We are proud to see so many young National Service graduates choosing to apply to EGA to build their futures. Working at EGA gives young people the opportunity to contribute to the achievement of the UAE's industrial ambitions and further strengthen of our nation. For EGA, our success has always depended on attracting the best people and developing them over the long-term to lead. I look forward to welcoming these new recruits to EGA."

EGA already has one of the highest Emiratisation rates of any major company on a like-for-like basis accounting for the high proportion of blue-collar roles in heavy industry.

More than 1,200 UAE Nationals now work at EGA. Over 700 of EGA's Emirati employees are under the age of 35.

EGA has participated in 51 career events so far in 2026, including both major fairs and EGA-led recruitment open days conducted internally and also in collaboration with Dubai Government Human Resources Department, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Department of Government Enablement, the HR Department of the Ras Al Khaimah Government, and the HR Department of the Fujairah Government.