UAE jobs guide 2023: Top vacancies, salary scales as hiring sentiment picks up

UAE jobs guide 2023: Top vacancies, salary scales as hiring sentiment picks up

The hiring sentiment appears to be positive in the UAE and is likely to continue next year, with experts saying recruitment was strong throughout 2022.

“Even the usually (quieter) … mid-summer months showed a very buoyant and active recruitment market,” according to Jon Ede, the UAE’s regional director of recruitment company Michael Page.

“Based on market confidence and, therefore more aggressive growth and diversification plans, organisations have shifted up a gear and their appetite to invest in attracting top talent increased significantly. We are seeing more proactive searches for executive and/or strategic hires.”

This came as Michael Page released its annual Salary Guide and Hiring Insights 2023 for the UAE, highlighting findings related to salary benchmarks, in-demand positions, key skills, and experiences.

“Based on current demand, positivity and local market confidence, the UAE appears to be well-positioned for growth and resilience,” Ede wrote in the introduction to the guide.

The report covers industry disciplines, including banking and financial services; property and construction; oil and gas; procurement and supply chain; engineering and manufacturing; as well as healthcare and life sciences.

Below is a list of key top positions in demand across sectors and corresponding monthly salary scales, as extracted from the guide.

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