Tips on how to bridge the gap and find that delicate balance of ‘just enough’ while communicating with the overseas head office of your organisation
employment opportunities
bankers
More skilled staff at major banks and tech giants are leaving for fintech startups
Bankers, engineers, data scientists and sales staff from Wall Street, the City of London and Silicon Valley are among those moving, reports Bloomberg
10-year visa in UAE
Why the new visa rules are a boost for women in business
The long-term visa programmes are likely to further boost economic activity among women, create employment and career growth opportunities, and offer better work-life balance
David Malpass
Countries in the MENA region must create 300 million jobs to protect social stability: World Bank President
The MENA region should focus on deepening trade relationships, labour and capital mobility, investing in knowledge, and enabling a strong business environment, the World Bank President said
Artificial intelligence
UAE ‘digital economy’ to create many high-paying jobs, produce larger revenue streams: report
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development’s Future Market Trends Report 2022 states that as investments in artificial intelligence (AI) increases, more employment opportunities will appear in the sector, considerably boosting the UAE’s economy, which is already strengthened by a strong knowledge-based economy and stimulus efforts by the government
employment opportunities
Flexibility provision in the UAE’s new labour law driving talent recruitment
Under the new labour law, flexible, temporary and remote work are accounted for as are paternity and maternity leaves, all of which supports the UAE in ‘attracting the best talent in the region,’ experts said
Employees
The Great Resignation – why are so many people moving jobs in 2021?
With organisations across multiple industries beginning to rebuild and the job market starting to creep back to its pre-pandemic levels, employees feel more confident that if they now leave their current role, they’ll be able to secure other work
Employment in UAE
How healthcare, hospitality sectors could be top beneficiaries of ‘Green Visas’
New employee-friendly norms are also predicted to expand the sustainable job sectors that can support the middle class and can drive UAE’s economy further
employment opportunities
Why it’s an employee’s market
Companies that prioritise their employees and do everything in their power to make them happy and motivated will be the winners in this new upcoming era
Employment in UAE
How ‘Green Visas’ could be watershed moment for UAE in attracting top talent
Indian market – a major supplier of talents across the spectrum to the UAE – however, is turning costlier for some of the most sought after and specialised jobs in technology, consulting and marketing due to increased competition domestically
American University of Bahrain
How a Bahrain university is backing entrepreneurship and education as one
American University of Bahrain COO William Hurt has revealed plans are in place to launch an entrepreneurial incubator for the campus
Ease of Doing Business
Why collaboration, not ruthless competition, is key to business success
The sharing of expertise and resources as a result of such cooperation, for instance, enables partners to address issues more efficiently, better optimise opportunities and gain more practical and creative perspectives
Employment
How enterprises can thrive in times of disruption
To thrive in challenging times, businesses should adapt their organisation’s culture to ensure transformation is at its centre, says Sam Tayan
Allsopp & Allsopp Recruitment
Why one Dubai real estate broker is moving into recruitment
Allsopp & Allsopp announces launch of new recruitment business to initially target the tech jobs sector
coronavirus restrictions
Dubai employment figures improve but new Covid restrictions dampen economic growth
IHS Markit says non-oil private sector economy in the Middle East’s business hub improved fractionally in January
employment opportunities
Revealed: The most in-demand skills and positions in the Middle East in 2021
Following a disruptive year, Michael Page’s 2021 Salary & Hiring Insights Guide distils the most in demand positions across 12 main areas and the key skills or experiences now needed for each
Employment
Video: Five ways not to feel like a fraud at work
Dr. Rose Logan, D.Clin.Psy, Clinical Psychologist with The LightHouse Arabia discusses how to deal with self-doubt in the workplace