UAE, Saudi Arabia pick up serious speed in hiring tech professionals – this boom is not ending anytime soon

UAE, Saudi Arabia pick up serious speed in hiring tech professionals – this boom is not ending anytime soon

Dubai: In the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf markets, there is one category that’s into a hiring spree – technology. And showing no signs of slowing down during summer. If the candidate has got a track-record of projects handled and skills needed, he or she will not be spending too much time awaiting a confirmation letter from a prospective employer. And skillsets in AI is adding a fresh burst of active hiring of suitable candidates across industries. “We are seeing large spikes in hiring across all sectors at the moment,” said Tom Clarke, Partner, Technology and Services Practice, Middle East at Heidrick & Struggles. “There is specific large demand in professional and IT services firms, as well as software organizations specialized in areas such as AI. “There is also ongoing interest from firms outside of the region looking to enter the market. We are seeing new system integrators, software vendors, and boutique consultancies closely examining their market entry strategy.” Clearly, a good time to be a tech professional in the UAE and Gulf. All thoughts about massive layoffs in the US/global tech industry from late last year and early 2023 are by now distant memory. With all the talk