Over 3,000 Emiratis eager to explore key openings at Etihad's career fair

Etihad Airways hosted its inaugural KHUTWATY 2025 career fair, a high-impact event aimed at identifying and attracting the UAE's most ambitious and capable Nationals to join the airline's next phase of growth.

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Held at Yas Conference Centre, the event drew over 3,000 Emiratis eager to explore roles where they can contribute their skills and expertise, grow into leadership positions, and shape the future of aviation in the UAE. It was an open invitation to those ready to play a role in giving flight to ambition - Etihad’s core purpose.

KHUTWATY 2025 offered direct engagement with Etihad’s executive leadership and recruitment teams, insight into the airline’s high performance standards, and access to Etihad’s six flagship UAE National Talent Programmes: Cadet Pilot, Cadet Technician, Airport Management, Bedayati, MBA Graduate, and Emerging Talent. Each programme is structured to fast-track high-potential individuals into roles that demand ownership, accountability, and impact.

Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, stated: “We are entering one of the most ambitious chapters in Etihad’s journey. To deliver on our vision to be the airline everyone wants to fly, we need the best minds and strongest drive. KHUTWATY is about selecting future leaders: Nationals who think strategically, act with intent, and are ready to push this company and this country - forward.”