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The UAE achieved one of the strongest post-pandemic hiring recoveries last year, with early data for June 2026 pointing to a return to positive momentum following a period of regional instability earlier this year, as per a LinkedIn report. LinkedIn's latest data signals encouraging signs of recovery as both hiring activity and inbound talent flows showed improvement for the oncoming months, which…
The market for fractional executives, senior leaders who work with companies on a part-time or project basis rather than as full-time hires, is gaining significant traction in the UAE, particularly among SMEs, scale-ups, family businesses and venture-backed startups that need senior leadership expertise without the cost and commitment of a full-time C-suite appointment. Rhys Holding, co-founder of…
UAE residents are being warned against fake job offers that could be used to steal money or personal information. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) urged job seekers, both inside and outside the UAE, to verify an offer before taking any steps towards recruitment. The ministry warned residents to be cautious of offers promising high salaries, immediate hiring, or unusually…
Applying to dozens or even hundreds of jobs has become the norm for many job seekers in the UAE, but recruiters say sending out more applications is no longer enough to secure an interview. As employers receive hundreds of applications for a single vacancy and increasingly rely on AI-powered screening tools, candidates who submit the same CV to every role are finding it harder to stand out. "The…
UAE professionals are taking on broader responsibilities as companies adapt to a fast-moving business environment , with nearly eight in 10 workers saying their roles have expanded over the past year, according to research by Robert Walters. The survey found that 79 per cent of respondents were handling duties beyond their original job scope, reflecting how organisations are redistributing…
Question: I was recently dismissed as part of what my employer described as a cost-cutting exercise, and I am considering filing a claim for arbitrary termination . I worked for the company for six years and consistently received exceptional performance appraisals. Could these records help strengthen my case? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by an employer…
Emiratisation agenda advances with leadership support, private sector partnership
The professional workspace is transforming at breakneck speed with artificial intelligence reshaping industries and the green transition creating new sectors. Nearly 40 per cent of core job skills are expected to change by 2030, according to The Future of Jobs Report 2025, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Yet, rather than viewing this disruption with alarm, the younger generation in…
Hiring fell three per cent across the GCC in the second quarter of 2026, reversing modest growth in Q1, as regional disruption and weaker visibility raised the bar for approving new roles, according to recruitment firm Cooper Fitch. The quarterly survey’s findings revealed that recruitment dropped mostly in software, sales and marketing, public sector, cloud, supply chain, legal and human…
Question: I have a full-time job as a salesman at a mainland company in Dubai. I have been approached by another company that is offering significantly better perks, but the role has a commission-only or performance-based pay structure, with no fixed monthly salary. In such cases, how does the employment arrangement work? What would the contract look like? How are end-of-service benefits…
