Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a partner university of Qatar Foundation, hosted its largest-ever Future’s Fair, providing an unparalleled opportunity for employers to connect with Qatar’s most promising students and recent graduates.
A record number of more than 70 leading local and international organizations attended to recruit from CMU-Q’s exceptional talent pool.
This year’s fair introduced individualized company booths to support networking and on-the-spot interviews.
The exclusive event provided employers with a direct pipeline to CMU-Q students and alumni, who are trained to be skilled team players, problem solvers, and creative thinkers.
“The sheer scale of this year’s Future’s Fair is a testament to the incredible demand for our graduates,” said Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q.
“We provide an education that is rigorous, analytical, and collaborative. For employers in Qatar and the region, this event is the single best opportunity to meet the next generation of leaders and innovators who will drive their organizations forward.”
The Future’s Fair included representatives from the top employers of CMU-Q students. One third of the employed graduates of the Class of 2024 were hired by one of these seven organizations: QatarEnergy, Qatar Airways, Avey, Qatar Computing Research Institute, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, KPMG and PwC. One of those employers, Qatar Airways, highlighted the real-world impact of hiring CMU-Q graduates.
“CMU-Q graduates stand out for their readiness to transition seamlessly into the workplace,” said Arwa Al Mesallam, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Qatar Airways.
“CMU-Q students stand out for their technical depth, adaptability, and genuine interest in research and innovation,” said Keivin Isufaj, Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI).
