University students meet their possible future selves

Ajman University students as well as those from other area schools got to see where their career path could take them during a live event known as "Voices of Hope," Ajman University announced recently.

The event, organized by the university's Office of Community Service, gave students with a variety of aspirations a chance to listen to and talk with those who have come before them and made their way to success. The students got the chance to meet with young leaders in many top Middle Eastern and North African industries and startups to talk about employment opportunities.
 
Sulaf Al-Zu’bi, CEO of Injaz UAE, spoke about overcoming obstacles through passion and focus and about her “expand your horizons” project that promotes youth education. Abdullah Al-Qadi, executive director at Crescent Petroleum, and with Adel Al-Obathani, senior sales manager at Marriott, emphasized using LinkedIn as a social networking tool. Anas Bukhash, managing director of Bukhash Brothers, discussed what he called the three "P"s to career success: passion, planning and perseverance.

"Voices of Hope" was initiative founded by MBC Al-Amal in conjunction with Injaz Al-Arab.