The Harvard Arab Alumni Association and the HBS Middle East North Africa (MENA Club) hosted a Job Fair in December 2006 which addressed the "talent deficit" in the Middle East. Taking place on Harvard's campus, it attracted over 100 prospective candidates, including students and alumni from several leading US universities, such as Harvard, MIT, Brown and Tufts.   Click here to view the: 2006 Middle East Job Fair Photos.   Participating Firms The following firms participated in the Career Fair: Alghanim Industries Leading private sector holding company in the Middle East (6,000 employees) with activities in trading and distribution of consumer electronics, food and consumables, automotive vehicles and products, industrial manufacturing, engineering, technology, travel, shipping and transportation services, advertising, insurance and contracting.   Americana Group (Kuwait) One of the region's most successful restaurant, food processing, distribution and retail companies with sales of $1 billion from over 730 locations.   Aramex Global transportation company; one of the most successful start-ups in the Middle East region; the first Arab company to be listed on the NASDAQ.   Citadel Capital A leading Cairo-based private equity firm, focused on buyouts and financial turnarounds in Egypt and the Middle East.   Dubai Executive Council Operates as the cabinet Office and the centre of Government for Dubai local government, with responsibilities including modernizing and enhancing the performance of the Government of Dubai. Current job openings include: Project Manager Head - Economic Policy Unit Head - Sustainable Development Unit Policy and Strategy Consultant   EFG Hermes Premier Middle East investment bank with over 400 employees; raised $7.6 billion for clients and advised on more than $14.5 billion worth of M&A since 1997.   General Motors   Istithmar A leading alternative-assets investment firm based in Dubai, Istithmar currently has over $2.6 billion under management.   Microsoft Gulf   Sponsorship This year's sponsors included:     Platinum Job Fair Sponsor       Gold Job Fair Sponsor           Cocktail Hour Sponsor Logistics The Middle East Job Fair took place at the Charles Hotel. During the event participants had the opportunity to meet with representatives from each of the participating companies. Sponsoring companies had the opportunity to provide brief informational overview presentations about their companies and current job opportunities.       Questions? E-mail info@harvardarabalumni.org.