Jobs in UAE during Ramadan: Hiring picks up for these rules during the holy month

Jobs in UAE during Ramadan: Hiring picks up for these rules during the holy month

Business activity increases substantially in certain sectors during the holy month, which often requires companies to expand their workforce to meet growth

Published: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 9:49 AM Last updated: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 9:53 AM

As the regular routines and priorities of UAE residents change during the holy month of Ramadan, business activity picks up substantially in certain sectors, which often requires companies to expand their workforce to meet growth.

Overall hiring, though, slows down during Ramadan due to operational challenges such as shorter work hours, however, UAE companies operating in certain sectors such as food and beverages (F&B), hospitality, logistics, travel, retail, e-commerce and charity organisations hire in the holy month.

Meanwhile, certain jobs and roles such as customer service representatives, cashiers, marketing and advertising professionals, delivery drivers, cooks and kitchen staff, sales associates and event planners are in high demand in the UAE during Ramadan, according to industry executives in the recruitment industry.

“The hiring trends during Ramadan depend on business requirements. Some organisations recruit seasonal staff this month, while the rest experience slowdowns. Industries like restaurants and catering companies may require more staff to manage Iftar and suhoor services.

Additionally, retail and e-commerce companies may need to hire more employees to