Technology remains the most active industry sector for hiring. This is due, in part, to consistent local and foreign direct investment in focus areas such as Data, Cyber Security, and Cloud Solutions. In the UAE, the Dubai Metaverse Strategy is driving activity. Despite uncertainty in the global Technology sector, growth in the GCC continues at pace.
In Saudi Arabia, the horizon for the Industrial sector is expanding at an exponential rate. With the Kingdom poised to take further advantage of its abundant natural resources and central geographical location, industrial diversification into new products and materials will lead to a focus on talent with experience, technical skills, and operational knowledge.
Employers in the UAE will ramp up their hiring of UAE national citizens this year as they work to meet Emiratisation quotas and diversify their workforce. While the availability of Emirati talent is the highest it has ever been, competition is fierce. Employers will need to rethink their attraction and retention strategies to secure the best national talent.
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