Employment opportunities in the UAE and GCC region demonstrate a strong trend, as 94% of companies are planning to recruit. There is a notable preference for hiring Arab, Indian, and Filipino workers.
Boom in Gulf Job Market: 67% of Companies to Hire for In-Office or Hybrid Roles
The Gulf region, renowned for its fast-growing economies, is experiencing a significant hiring surge, according to the latest NaukriGulf Hiring Outlook Report. A staggering 94% of employers across the UAE and Gulf countries are planning to recruit within the next six months, with 67% of companies anticipating hiring for in-office or hybrid roles.
The UAE, known for its large expatriate population, is at the forefront of this job market boom. Approximately 85% of the UAE's population are expatriates, with Indians comprising the largest group, accounting for 37% of the country's 11 million residents. Other Gulf countries, such as Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman, also rely heavily on expatriate talent.
Europeans and English-speaking professionals are among the most in-demand nationalities in the Gulf job market, alongside Arab, Indian, and Filipino professionals. In fact, 29% of employers are looking to recruit Arab professionals, 28% intend to hire Indians, and 20% aim to onboard Filipino talent.
The top hiring industries include construction and real estate, staffing and recruitment, manufacturing and industrial services, IT and telecom, and oil, gas, chemical, and energy sectors. The most in-demand roles are in sales and marketing, followed by positions in engineering (non-IT), supply chain and operations, finance, HR, and administration, as well as IT/software development.
Interestingly, 32% of employers are hiring specifically for newly created roles. This trend suggests a dynamic and evolving job market, where opportunities for career growth and advancement are plentiful.
However, it's not all hiring activity. A small percentage (4%) of surveyed firms are replacing existing staff. Moreover, only 5% of surveyed firms reported no hiring plans over the next six months. Conversely, in Saudi Arabia, over 41% of the population consists of foreign professionals and workers.
This surge in hiring activity is a testament to the robustness and resilience of the Gulf job market, which continues to thrive despite global economic challenges. As such, candidates with skills in these areas and relevant experience in these industries are likely to be highly sought after in the near-term Gulf job market.
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