Why are United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia leading a global hiring surge, and which jobs are paying the most?

New data from Taaeen Group shows the UAE ranks first globally in hiring intent for 2026, with 56% of employers planning to expand. Across the Gulf, over five million private-sector jobs are expected by 2030, driven by major investments in technology, AI, clean energy, and digital infrastructure. The highest demand—and salaries—is in AI engineering, cybersecurity, and data science, with some roles seeing pay increases of over 10% due to talent shortages. Finance, legal, and energy sectors are also growing steadily. However, a key challenge remains a widening skills gap, as many companies recognise the need for skills-based hiring but have yet to fully implement it. Do you think the talent shortage will push more professionals to move to the Gulf, or will companies start investing more in local upskilling?

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