LinkedIn jobs on the rise 2023: New data reveals the most in-demand roles in UAE and Saudi Arabia

LinkedIn jobs on the rise 2023: New data reveals the most in-demand roles in UAE and Saudi Arabia

- HR & talent acquisition roles on the rise in KSA indicating focus on attracting new talent to the country

- Significant cut of the top jobs in UAE and KSA are tech-focused, with majority requiring advanced skills such as programming languages and cybersecurity

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: New data from LinkedIn reveals that the fastest growing job titles scouted by employers in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are in the Sales, Technology, Sustainability and Human Resources sectors.

This includes roles such as Back-end Developer, Sales Representative, Environmental Manager, and Human Resources Operations Specialist.

Tech at the forefront for UAE & KSA

The increasing demand for tech roles reflects the ongoing digital transformation and the growing emphasis on data and automation in the region. Four out of the top 10 roles in Saudi Arabia were those in the cybersecurity, data analysis and software development domains. The UAE also saw growth in developer job openings with three out of the top 10 jobs being software development jobs.

Remote roles on the rise again in the region

Hiring in the UAE slowed during December 2022, with a 10.1% decrease in hiring compared to the same month the year before, which saw a significant post-pandemic