Meet Maya, your human-like AI HR assistant

Share skills, make an impact, travel beyond the ordinary.

A new way to share your expertise and unlock new opportunities.

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Mahareum™

Where remarkable people meet ambitious companies

Connecting you with businesses in the UAE for professional knowledge transfer and unforgettable travel experiences.

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Exclusive travel rewards
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Built for today’s professionals who think beyond borders

Three steps from your profile to your first programme.

  1. 01

    Create profile & join

    Share your skills, experience and interests so Mahara can connect you with the right opportunities.

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  2. 02

    Shape the programme

    Match with a company and shape the scope, format, timing and rewards together before the programme begins.

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  3. 03

    Deliver and earn

    Travel, share your expertise, deliver the programme and earn your travel rewards along the journey.

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MaharaمهارةArabic for skill
-eumGreek rootA place or space
Mahareum™A place built around skills, where knowledge moves, skills travel and new possibilities begin.
Our story

Mahareum™

Mahara began with one belief: skills should be able to move, connect and create opportunity. Born from research into knowledge transfer and professional exchange, the idea grew into a new way of connecting businesses with expertise, while giving professionals the freedom to turn what they know into new experiences, new connections and opportunities across borders.

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The mission

To make skills more mobile, valuable and connected, helping businesses access the expertise they need while giving professionals new ways to turn what they know into meaningful experiences, global connections and opportunities that go beyond traditional work.

Working together

The Mahareum™ DNA

01

Skills as travel currency

Turn your expertise into travel-led opportunities through meaningful professional exchange.

02

Beyond the paycheque

Earn travel rewards, benefits and experiences that give your expertise value beyond money alone.

03

Culture through exchange

Discover new perspectives, cultures and ways of doing business through cross-border professional exchange.

04

Connections that go further

Build international relationships and opportunities that continue long after the programme ends.

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Common questions and answers. Book a call to learn more.

How does Mahareum work?

Mahareum connects UK professionals with SMEs seeking practical expertise. Share your skills, experience and availability, then explore a matching programme. You can travel as part of an in-person programme or deliver online and earn travel reward points.

Who can join Mahareum?

Experienced professionals, consultants, trainers and mentors who want to help SMEs develop their teams. Your expertise could support anything from finance and operations to technology, marketing and leadership.

How am I matched with an SME?

Matching considers your expertise, the SME’s skills gaps, programme objectives and your availability. Before committing, you agree the scope, delivery format, duration and rewards with the SME.

What would I deliver during a programme?

You could provide training, mentoring, consultancy or practical project support. Each programme has agreed objectives and deliverables, so both you and the SME understand what you will contribute.

Can I participate online without travelling?

Yes. Through Mahareum+, you can deliver a programme remotely and earn travel reward points, allowing you to share your expertise from home and travel later.

What are travel reward points?

Travel reward points are our new way to turn your expertise into future travel. Deliver a programme online and earn points towards travel to destinations around the world, separate from the location of the SME you support. Redemption is subject to availability and the reward scheme’s terms.

What is included if I travel for a programme?

Depending on the agreed arrangement, your programme may include flights, accommodation, local transport and meals. The benefits, any professional fees and any costs you need to cover are agreed before you commit.

Can I choose when and how long I participate?

You share your availability and preferred delivery format. Programme dates, duration and time commitments are agreed with the SME before you accept, helping you find an opportunity that fits your existing commitments.

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