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Feb 18, 2026 12 views

How to Build a Gulf-Ready CV That Gets Recruiter Attention (Construction, Oil & Gas, Logistics, Healthcare)

Your CV is your first impression when applying for Gulf jobs. Recruiters in regions like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar spend only a few seconds scanning each applic

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Feb 17, 2026 29 views

Best Skills to Learn in 2026 for High-Demand Gulf Careers

The Gulf job market continues to evolve as industries adopt new technologies and expand infrastructure. Countries like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman a

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Feb 14, 2026 43 views

Top Mistakes Candidates Make When Applying for Gulf Jobs and How to Avoid Them

Many job seekers fail to secure Gulf employment not because of lack of opportunity, but due to common application mistakes. Understanding these errors can help you stand out and im

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Feb 13, 2026 49 views

Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your First Job in the Gulf Region

Starting your career in the Gulf region can open doors to international exposure, tax-free income, and long-term professional growth. Countries like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Ara

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Feb 12, 2026 59 views

Industries Hiring the Most Foreign Workers in the Gulf Job Market

The Gulf job market continues to attract professionals from across the globe due to infrastructure expansion, energy projects, retail growth, and healthcare development. Countries

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Feb 11, 2026 43 views

How to Prepare for Gulf Jobs: Skills, Certifications, and Documentation Checklist

Working in the Gulf region - especially in countries like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman - offers strong career growth, tax-free income, and internatio

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Feb 10, 2026 40 views

Warehouse, Distribution, and Logistics Jobs Powering Gulf Retail Growth

Retail across the Gulf region - especially in countries like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman - is expanding rapidly, driven by e-commerce, mega malls, a

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Feb 09, 2026 52 views

Why HSE Professionals Are Critical to Gulf Mega Projects

Mega infrastructure developments across the Gulf region - including energy facilities, industrial zones, transportation networks, and smart city projects - are reshaping regional e

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Feb 07, 2026 92 views

Safety, Skills, and Salaries: A Complete Guide to Gulf Oil & Gas Careers

The oil and gas sector remains one of the most influential and high-opportunity industries in the Gulf region  including countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirat

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Feb 06, 2026 50 views

Why Skilled Trades Remain the Most Stable Careers in the Gulf Region

In a fast-changing global job market, many people focus on white-collar professions and technology roles. But in the Gulf region including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Q

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Feb 05, 2026 50 views

Why Energy Sector Jobs Offer Long-Term Stability in the Gulf

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman has long been recognized as a powerhouse for ener

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Feb 04, 2026 48 views

Top Maintenance Jobs in Gulf Industries With Long-Term Contracts

The Gulf region has long been a center of rapid industrial growth, fueled by energy projects, manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure expansion. Alongside booming sectors,

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Feb 03, 2026 111 views

Renewable Energy Careers in the Gulf: Solar and Utility Jobs on the Rise

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region-comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman is undergoing a significant shift in its energy

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Feb 02, 2026 90 views

From Site Engineer to Supervisor: Career Growth in Gulf Construction Jobs

The Gulf construction industry continues to attract skilled professionals from across the world, especially India, due to large-scale infrastructure projects, competitive salaries,

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Jan 31, 2026 70 views

Automobile Industry Jobs in the Gulf: Manufacturing, Service, and EV Roles

The automobile industry in the Gulf region is evolving rapidly, offering a wide range of career opportunities from traditional mechanical roles to advanced electric vehicle (EV) an

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Jan 30, 2026 66 views

FMCG & Retail Jobs in the Gulf: Sales, Distribution, and Operations Hiring

The FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and retail sector is one of the strongest employment generators in the Gulf region. With population growth, rising consumer spending, tourism

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Jan 29, 2026 154 views

Oil & Gas Hiring in the Gulf: Roles, Salaries, and Skills Employers Want in 2026

The oil and gas sector continues to be a major pillar of the Gulf economy. While global energy markets are evolving, countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar are still in

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Jan 28, 2026 155 views

Gulf Construction Boom 2026: Top Engineering and Skilled Trade Jobs in Demand

The Gulf region is witnessing one of its strongest construction phases in decades. Mega infrastructure projects, smart cities, transport networks, and large commercial developments

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Jan 27, 2026 75 views

HR Perspective: What Gulf Employers Look for Before Hiring Foreign Talent

Hiring foreign professionals in the Gulf is a structured and carefully evaluated process. Employers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and other Gulf countries follow strict HR, lega

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Jan 24, 2026 121 views

Automobile Industry Jobs in the Gulf: Manufacturing, Service, and EV Roles

The automobile industry in the Gulf has grown far beyond traditional vehicle sales and basic servicing. Today, it includes manufacturing support, advanced diagnostics, large fleet

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Jan 23, 2026 104 views

Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make When Applying for Gulf Jobs

The Gulf remains a top destination for job seekers due to tax-free salaries, career growth, and large-scale projects across industries. However, many candidates fail to secure jobs

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Jan 22, 2026 103 views

Power Plant & Energy Sector Hiring in the Gulf: Engineers and Technicians in Demand

The Gulf region is rapidly expanding its energy infrastructure to support industrial growth, population increase, and long-term economic development. While oil and gas remain impor

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Jan 21, 2026 206 views

Fire & Safety Careers in the Gulf: Job Opportunities and Required Certifications

As the Gulf region continues to expand through large infrastructure, industrial, and construction projects, fire and safety professionals have become an essential part of every wor

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Jan 21, 2026 105 views

Maintenance & Technical Jobs in the Gulf: Skilled Trades Employers Are Actively Hiring

The Gulf region continues to grow at a rapid pace, driven by major investments in construction, infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing. As countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE,

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Jan 19, 2026 72 views

Saudi Arabia’s $110B Ma’aden Plan Signals a Fundamental Shift


Saudi Arabia is quietly redefining its approach to expatriate residency through the Saudi Premium Residency Program, a move that many are comparing to a Green Card–style system. In

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Jan 16, 2026 117 views

Saudi Premium Residency: A Major Shift in How Expats Can Live and Work in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia is quietly redefining its approach to expatriate residency through the Saudi Premium Residency Program, a move that many are comparing to a Green Card–style system. In

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Dec 22, 2025 90 views

The Art of Negotiations in HR

“Separate the people from the problem.”

— Roger Fisher


The Art of Negotiations in HR

Negotiation in HR is rarely about contracts or numbers alone. More often, it takes place in perfo

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Nov 26, 2025 609 views

Oman Becomes First Gulf Country to Introduce Income Tax

Oman is introducing a 5% personal income tax for high-income individuals starting 1 January 2028. This is a major fiscal shift for the GCC, where personal taxes have traditionally

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Nov 25, 2025 633 views

Dubai Announces Historic AED 303 Billion Budget — A Vision for Sustainable Growth and Global Competitiveness

Dubai has unveiled a groundbreaking AED 303 billion budget plan, reinforcing its long-term vision of building a diversified, future-ready economy. This multi-year fiscal framework

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Nov 24, 2025 801 views

Elon Musk’s xAI & HUMAIN to Build a 500 MW Data Center in Saudi Arabia — A New Era for AI in the Middle East

In a landmark move for the global AI ecosystem, Elon Musk’s xAI has partnered with Saudi-backed HUMAIN and semiconductor leader NVIDIA to develop a 500-megawatt AI data-center camp

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Nov 17, 2025 667 views

Emirates Group Launches One of the Largest Recruitment Campaigns in the Region

On 22 July 2025, the Emirates Group officially announced a massive 17,300-job hiring drive for the financial year ending March 2026. This is one of the largest recruitment expansio

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Nov 12, 2025 1180 views

Saudi Arabia’s IT Job Market Is on Fire — Massive Hiring in AI, Cybersecurity & Cloud

The demand for IT professionals in Saudi Arabia is at an all-time high.

With record investments flowing into AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Data Center Infrastructure, companies acro

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Oct 28, 2025 661 views

Saudi Arabia’s $55 B EA Sports Acquisition: The Game Just Got Real

Saudi Arabia has just made one of the boldest moves in global entertainment history — the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA), publisher of global gaming franchises lik

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Oct 23, 2025 692 views

The Rising Scope of Cybersecurity and Data Centers in Oman

As Oman accelerates its digital transformation journey, two sectors are emerging as powerful engines of growth — hashtag

Cybersecurity and Data Centers.

In the last few years, Oman h

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Oct 21, 2025 645 views

"Build Ownership, Not Obedience — The Dale Carnegie Way"

“People want to be appreciated. They want recognition for their contributions. They want to feel that they are making a difference. When you believe in the potential of people and

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Oct 20, 2025 683 views

Gulf to Add 7 Million Jobs by 2025 — 42% of New Hires Are Women

The Gulf job market is undergoing a historic transformation.

According to a recent Times of India report, the region is projected to create around 7 million new jobs by 2025, and w

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Oct 17, 2025 705 views

Alibaba Cloud Expands in the UAE — Powering the Gulf’s Digital Future

Alibaba Cloud has officially launched its second data centre in Dubai — announced on October 14, 2025 — marking another major step in the Gulf’s journey toward becoming a global di

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Oct 14, 2025 658 views

Why Humans Must Evolve as Better Leaders

Employee–Employer Partnership in the Age of AI


Why Humans Must Evolve as Better Leaders


We are standing at an extraordinary crossroads — where Artificial Intelligence is transforming

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Oct 10, 2025 664 views

S.S. Lootah Group — Powering Jobs, Growth, and Innovation Across the UAE

When we talk about the UAEs growth story, it’s not just about skyscrapers, oil, or technology — it’s about visionary institutions that have built the region from the ground up.


One

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Oct 09, 2025 825 views

What Important Truth Do Very Few People Agree With You On?

Inspired by Peter Thiel’s “Zero to One”

“Whenever I interview someone for a job, I like to ask this question:
‘What important truth do very few people agree with you on?’
— Peter T

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Oct 08, 2025 670 views

💬 Hire Character. Train Skill. — Peter Schutz

In recruitment, it’s easy to get impressed by a resume.


The degrees, the certifications, the list of achievements — they all look great on paper.


But what truly builds great teams i

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Oct 04, 2025 735 views

5 CV Mistakes Gulf Job Seekers Must Avoid 🚫

The Gulf job market is competitive, fast-paced, and highly rewarding. But many talented professionals miss out on opportunities because their CV doesn’t make the right impression.

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Oct 01, 2025 653 views

The Rise of Dubai’s Hospitality Sector

Dubai has earned its place as one of the world’s premier destinations for business, tourism, and luxury living. From breathtaking skylines and record-breaking attractions to world-

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Sep 29, 2025 672 views

How to Make Recruitment More Efficient

Recruitment is the backbone of any successful organization. The right people bring innovation, drive performance, and strengthen company culture. But in today’s fast-changing busin

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Sep 27, 2025 651 views

How Oracle & OpenAI Are Shaping the Future of AI – and What It Means for the Gulf

Artificial Intelligence is entering a new phase. With the recent deepening partnership between Oracle and OpenAI, we’re witnessing not just advancements in AI models, but the creat

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Sep 19, 2025 639 views

AI, Analytics, and Assessments: The Future of Recruitment in the Gulf

Recruitment in the Gulf has undergone a major transformation. Gone are the days when hiring decisions were made purely on gut feeling or a candidate’s CV. Today, leading employers

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Sep 19, 2025 686 views

Dubai: From Desert to Global Hub

Raj Shamani one of India’s most engaging business storytellers and the voice behind the Figuring Out podcast, sat down with Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, PhD UAE’s Ambassador to India.

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Sep 18, 2025 699 views

Rana Group’s $10 Billion Investment in early August 2025: A Game Changer for UAE Manufacturing

The India–UAE economic relationship has been growing rapidly in recent years, and the latest announcement by Rana Group takes it to an entirely new level. The group has committed a

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Sep 17, 2025 624 views

Why Employer Branding is the Key to Winning Top Talent

Recruitment is no longer just about filling vacancies. It’s about attracting the right talent, engaging them, and retaining them for the long term. In today’s competitive job marke

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Sep 16, 2025 638 views

If You Want Something to Get Noticed, Move It

Rashid was a software engineer working for a Top MNC in India.

Just a few months ago, his life looked steady, leading sprints, fixing bugs, and sharing late-night coffee with his te

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