Salary negotiations in the UAE have dropped as competition from international talent grows, even as wages rise and employers struggle to attract and retain skilled professionals, Michael Page says
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UAE jobs: Does hiring slow down during Ramadan 2025? Here’s what professionals should expect
While some sectors operate at a slower pace, industries such as hospitality, retail, e-commerce, logistics, and health services ramp up recruitment to meet seasonal demand
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Is TikTok the new LinkedIn for Gen Z workers? UAE career experts weigh in
Gen Z is increasingly turning to TikTok for career advice and job searching, challenging LinkedIn’s dominance as a professional networking platform – but is it a wise choice?
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UAE jobs: Do you really need a university degree to secure a high-paying role? Experts weigh in
UAE job market shakes up traditional hiring norms – but at what cost?
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UAE jobs: ‘Too nice’ to be promoted? Experts weigh in on viral TikTok ‘conspiracy theory’
UAE career experts weigh in on the viral TikTok theory that being too ‘nice’ at work can hinder promotions, advising employees to proactively promote their brand and map out promotion criteria with managers
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UAE jobs: Should jobseekers put their photograph on a CV? Experts weigh in
UAE career expers say omit photos to avoid bias, focus on qualifications; some industries may value headshots if presentation is crucial
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Most UAE students plan career goals in schools, says survey
They also recognised the merits of collaboration, flexibility and initiative, but most did not consider technology, information and media literacy as key to their future success
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Most UAE workers consider job switch in 2023: Report
Financial incentives and flexibility are among key drivers for those seeking new jobs
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UAE-Israel Business Council, FemForward to launch women career support programme in UAE, Bahrain
The three-month programme tackles the challenges to advancement faced by women when progressing from junior to managerial positions in the tech sector
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Majority of Middle East professionals ready to resign and ‘find their real passion:’ survey
Surveying more than 3,000 people across the region, Bayt.com found that when changing jobs, transferring skills and relevant experience was the biggest challenge
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Majority of MENA employees are considering to change jobs this year: Survey
Around 83 percent of surveyed MENA employees said they would prefer companies offering hybrid or remote work setups
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How will students, institutions, and the job market benefit from the UAE’s new educational reforms?
Industry experts react to the restructuring of the UAE’s education industry, including the appointment of a new UAE Minister of Education and the establishment of a new federal authority to govern and develop the sector
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Five things to keep in mind if you are hiring someone who is in the middle of a career change
Giving someone a shot at switching careers can be the best thing you do for your business. Career shifters often can turn out to be your star employee … but proceed with caution
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JLL raises awareness in UAE schools about female representation in the construction industry
Representatives from the construction industry, including experts from Zutari, Turner & Townsend, Khansaheb, and AESG, joined JLL in the initiative
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Pathways to new career opportunities and what these mean for job seekers
Online Professional Certificates are empowering workers to flexibly build in-demand skills that connect them to well-paying entry-level jobs
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How an Oman-born start-up is helping people discover their dream career
PrepUp connects students and career shifters with one-day job shadowing opportunities to give them a taste of the work experience
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Revealed: How positive are UAE execs about their career prospects?
New Bayt.com survey also says the UAE is most preferred country for relocation by MENA-based professionals
