Highlights of Dhaalan 2024

Over 10,000 participants, 681 job applications, and 5 immediate hires - discover how the National Skills and Career Expo transformed career opportunities across the Maldives in just two days.

Last November, The Dhaalan: National Skills and Career Expo 2024 proved that career fairs can actually change lives. Over 10,000 job seekers, students, and young professionals showed up over two days, and many left with concrete opportunities in hand. This wasn't just networking - it was career transformation happening in real time.

Here's what happened when serious job seekers met serious employers. 681 people submitted applications directly to hiring managers during the event. Five candidates didn't just get business cards - they got job offers before leaving the venue. Students weren't left behind either: 144 enrolled in educational programs while 103 landed internship positions. The standout moment? 15 students received scholarships, including 5 full rides worth 140,000 Malaysian Ringgits to study Artificial Intelligence and Marine Biotechnology.

Three zones, three purposes, zero confusion. The Career Hub Zone put job seekers face-to-face with hiring managers for real interviews. The Education Provider Zone let students skip the endless research and talk directly to admission teams. The Skills Experience Zone offered something different - hands-on workshops where people could actually try carpentry, electrical work, and IT before committing to a career path.

39 exhibitors participated, Educational institutions, government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and leading private companies came ready to hire and enroll. The proof? Beyond the immediate hires and enrollments, 141 participants updated their National Careers Service profiles, creating a stronger talent pipeline that keeps working long after the expo ended.

Dhaalan 2024 worked because it solved a real problem - the gap between job seekers and actual opportunities. That's exactly why Varah Expo 2025 is happening November 6-8, 2025, at the same location. For employers, you've seen the results: qualified candidates, immediate applications, and direct hiring. For job seekers and students, you know what's possible: real jobs, actual enrollments, and scholarships that can change your future. The question isn't whether you should attend - it's whether you can afford to miss it.