New UAE labour law: Most in-demand jobs for teenagers revealed

New UAE labour law: Most in-demand jobs for teenagers revealed

'Many organisations are hiring young talent to ease the labour shortage'

Published: Sun 6 Mar 2022, 10:35 AM Last updated: Sun 6 Mar 2022, 10:36 AM

Many companies in the UAE will recruit teenagers after the UAE’s new labour came into effect from February 2 which allows teenagers above 15 to opt for part-time jobs or internships in private companies.

Recruitment specialists in the UAE say that the new law opens a window of opportunities for young jobseekers in diverse roles such as research assistant, junior IT support, marketing assistant, tour guide and junior sales representative, brand ambassador among others.

From a corporate perspective, this new rule will help fulfil the gap in the local labour market for short-term roles and help the labour market to mature further.

Mayank Patel, country head, Adecco Middle East, a global recruitment and HR solutions firm, says employers are willing to hire candidates without experience and offer flexible work arrangements and greater work flexibility to students to fit university programmes.

“Many organisations are hiring young talent to ease the labour shortage. Sectors such as leisure and hospitality, retail, and tourism that typically hire teens during the busy holiday seasons,” he said.

According to Adecco, the most trending part-time job opportunities for