As the Gulf countries attempt to reshape their economies as non-oil ones, there’s heartening news for job seekers. According to the Monster Employment Index (MEI) for April 2016, year-on-year hiring activity grew by 18% in the UAE, while Bahrain is growing at a modest 5%.
Certain sectors are hiring robustly, with healthcare leading the list in both UAE and KSA in top growth occupations.
Healthcare looks the biggest generator of employment in the UAE.The key driver of this trend being the increasing number of health programs and liberalized regulations.
If you’re looking for a job in the Gulf countries, take a look at the infographic below: