UAE jobs: Career growth, salary prompt employees to stay longer in the country

UAE jobs: Career growth, salary prompt employees to stay longer in the country

More than two-thirds of the employees in the UAE will stay in the country for the next five years or more, according to a survey report released on Monday. For more than 73 per cent of employees, the region’s second-largest economy remains a highly attractive market, the 2024 UAE Salary Guide released by Michael Page said. Career prospects, safety, living conditions, salary, economic context, geographical situation and cost of living are the main reasons that employees choose to stay and work in the UAE for a longer period. “Candidates are now looking to move and work in the country more long-term, viewing the location as an opportunity for further career development as organisations develop what they offer as a package and progression than ever before,” the global HR and recruitment consultancy said in its annual study. Recent measures taken by the UAE government such as the introduction of golden visas, retirement visas, freelance visas and others have attracted a large number of professionals to the country. These visas have encouraged expatriate professionals to stay in the country for longer periods due to economic stability, career and business opportunities, healthcare and education facilities and other factors. Jon Ede, regional director for