Dubai, UAE: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai was featured in Gulf News for its participation in a panel discussion at Gulf News Edufair 2026, where UAE universities discussed the growing importance of graduate outcomes, career progression, internships, and long-term employability. The discussion focused on how students today are increasingly connecting their academic choices with real-world career pathways.
Representing MAHE Dubai, Dr. Roma Raina, Head - Corporate Alliances and Partnerships, shared insights on how universities must look beyond first-job placements and track how graduates continue to grow in their careers. She highlighted the importance of understanding whether students are entering employment, pursuing higher education, exploring entrepreneurship, or progressing within their chosen fields.
The panel also explored how internships, alumni networks, faculty connections, and industry engagement help universities map student success over time. At MAHE Dubai, graduate outcomes are tracked at multiple stages, with alumni engagement, LinkedIn interactions, and faculty networks playing an important role in understanding long-term career progression.
Dr. Roma also emphasized that employability is not a one-time milestone, but an evolving journey shaped by continuous learning, industry collaboration, and the ability to adapt to changing workforce needs. This reflects MAHE Dubai’s forward-looking approach to higher education, where academic learning is closely connected with practical exposure, workplace readiness, and future career growth.
The feature reinforces MAHE Dubai’s commitment to preparing students not only for their first job, but for meaningful and sustainable careers. Through career guidance, industry partnerships, internships, alumni engagement, and employability-focused initiatives, MAHE Dubai continues to strengthen its role in supporting students as they transition from academic life to professional success.
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Gulf News: Edufair Dubai: UAE universities prioritise graduate outcomes and career progression
