Doha, October 29 (QNA) - 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.
He added: "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.
She added: "They demonstrate strong research abilities, data-driven decision-making, and a mindset oriented toward innovation. Whether it's advancing digital transformation, contributing to sustainability goals, or designing new solutions for aviation, they bring both creativity and practicality".
"CMU-Q students have shown that they are some of the highest-caliber talents the country has to offer," said Moussa Zekak, COO of Avey. "Their commitment to work, honesty, and rigor is unmatched. We have a long-standing relationship with CMU-Q, from our Founder and CEO being a Computer Science professor at the university to a large percentage of our employees being CMU-Q graduates."
Carnegieآ Mellonآ University provides year-round programming and support to help students build professional skills and network with industry leaders. CMU-Q students are educated to the same rigorous, world-class standards as those on the main campus in the United States. (QNA)