Ministry of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology

Connecting talent with opportunity.

VARA Expo is the Maldives' largest annual skills, jobs and careers expo. It brings young people together with educators, employers and training providers to explore pathways into further study and work.

Local universities and colleges present their academic programmes, while employers from tourism, information technology, construction, communications, fisheries, agriculture, aviation, banking and other service sectors share career opportunities and the skills they seek. Diplomatic missions add an international perspective by showcasing higher education and skills training opportunities abroad. The Expo also gives talented young people a platform to present their abilities and innovations.

  • 26–28 November 2026
  • Hulhumale Central Park
  • Free entry
Thousands of visitors fill the expo grounds after dark at VARA Expo 2025
VARA Expo 2025

2025 highlights

30,000+Visitors 168+Exhibitors 4Zones 3Days

Who you'll meet

Every path forward, under one roof.

Employers

See the jobs — and the skills behind them.

Employers from across the economy share career opportunities and the skills they're looking for.

  • Tourism
  • Information technology
  • Construction
  • Communications
  • Fisheries
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Other services
Universities & colleges

Find your next course.

Local universities and colleges present their academic programmes.

Diplomatic missions

Look beyond the Maldives.

Higher education and skills training opportunities abroad, showcased by diplomatic missions.

Young talent

A stage for what you can do.

The Expo gives talented young people a platform to present their abilities and innovations.

The floor

4 zones. Find your way in.

Together, the zones help visitors discover their options, meet people working in different fields, and make informed choices about their future.

  • Zone 1

    Career

  • Zone 2

    Education

  • Zone 3

    Skills Experience

  • Zone 4

    Market

26–28 November 2026 · Hulhumale Central Park

Your next step starts with a conversation.

3 days, free entry. Come and find yours.