Are you looking for jobs in Gulf countries such as Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Oman? He we explore opportunities presented by different sectors such as finance, sales, banking, media, engineering, accounting, marketing etc.
The economies of the Gulf countries have depended on a single system since their inception, which is oil, in what is known as the single-economy countries whose income is based on only one source. However, with the decline in oil prices in recent years, and the price of a barrel falling from $160 in 2010 to $60 this year, the Gulf region was exposed to a major crisis that threatened its existence.
The countries of the region quickly realized the matter, and began diversifying their economies to become multi-sourced; for example:
The United Arab Emirates invested in tourism and business, especially in the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and began promoting them as a business and tourism meeting place that attracts hundreds of international companies and hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
Qatar invested in the field of media and journalism, as the Al Jazeera network achieved tremendous popularity, and established the foundations for a profitable economic model that generates millions of dollars in income annually, in addition to improving its image in the world.
In the Sultanate of Oman, the government promoted the Salalah region as a tourist attraction that sees the beauty of Europe at cheaper prices or the splendor of the forests of Southeast Asia but in a geographically closer area.
As a result of all this, new fields of work have been created in the Arabian Gulf region outside the scope of oil, and we can see the success of this plan of ascent in the desire of many Arab and even non-Arab youth to work in the Gulf region due to the diversity of job opportunities and the high salaries compared to many regions even in Europe, Canada or the United States.
Robert Walters Recruitment Services Company says in a survey that the government sector in the UAE needs more workers in the Gulf region, especially in the sectors of information technology, legal affairs, finance, banking and human resources, and that many companies are moving towards digitizing their operations to improve their performance.
If you intend to move to the Arabian Gulf to work or live, you must first study what jobs are in demand, especially since many countries in the region, led by Saudi Arabia, have begun implementing a policy of employing Saudis instead of foreigners, in order to outperform your peers and secure your position in the market.
Ramza Overseas is the best place in Lucknow, Mumbai and Delhi to help you secure a good job in GCC countries. Below we review the most important job sectors required in the Arabian Gulf region:
1. Accounting and Finance
The UAE economy is growing rapidly, leading to increased job growth, especially after the relative rise in oil prices compared to recent years, especially in the field of trade and tourism, especially with the UAE winning the bid to host the EXPO 2020 International Exhibition for Global Development, which will last for up to 6 months with millions of visitors.
Therefore, the demand for jobs of financial analysts, management accountants, business controllers, financial managers, senior accountants and project accountants has increased, in addition to creating new jobs in the compliance and risk management departments. One of the most important companies in this field is Ernst & Young.
2. BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Banks in the UAE are subject to the new IFRS 16 standard, which came into effect on January 1, 2019. According to the standard, all elements of banking operations such as branches, ATMs, digital infrastructure, and outsourcing agreements must be assessed to assess their impact on their financial operations. This is followed by an increase in the number of technical jobs in the field of finance, and the most important banks in the region are Emirates Islamic Bank and Qatar National Bank Al Ahli.
3. Technology
Most, if not all, business sectors have begun to shift to digital, so it will be easier for workers with experience in digital tools to find jobs in the Gulf. Information security is also a fertile ground for employment, firstly because it is needed to secure digital purchases and sales, credit cards, etc., and secondly because many companies have realized the importance of information security, and one of the most important technology companies in the region is Kandi Computer Systems in the UAE.
It is also worth noting that the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning is one of the fields that are becoming increasingly important and in demand day after day, especially if the applicant for the job has programming, technical and personal skills as well.
4. Legal Affairs
There is no company without legal affairs, starting from writing the company’s articles of association to employment contracts, deals, cases and others. Therefore, there is a constant need to employ lawyers and legal specialists. But you must truly excel in this field, otherwise the preference will be for the residents of the country. One of the most important law firms in the Gulf is Abdulaziz Al-Hanai Law Firm and Legal Consultations in Dubai.
5. Marketing and Retail
Working in the Gulf requires operational skills in marketing and retail, especially in the fields of cosmetics, food industries, food and beverages and e-commerce. In addition, electronic markets and online buying and selling sites always need jobs, and this field is rising strongly in the whole world and not just in the Arabian Gulf region. One of the most important marketing companies in the Gulf is the Marketing Group of Companies in Dubai.
6. Journalism
With many international companies opening regional branches in the Arabian Gulf region, they need journalists, editors, media professionals and public relations officers. Media institutions in the Gulf also need journalists, and the most important newspapers are Al Raya Qatari and Al Ittihad Emirati.
7. Content creation
Companies constantly need content writers; let’s take a pharmaceutical company as an example, there is no doubt that it needs to write content whether on its website or in its publications. Some companies even create blogs that discuss topics related to the service or product it provides. For example, cosmetics companies may provide their customers with a blog to discuss the latest fashion trends or methods of using cosmetics, which enhances their position in the market and attracts new customers. One of the most in-demand content writers are TV channels such as Citrus Channel in the Emirates.
8. Teaching
Education in the Gulf countries is one of the most advanced educational systems in the world and achieves high rankings in the education index issued by the United Nations Development Program in 2017 (2019 update). For example, the UAE ranked 34th, Qatar 37th, Bahrain 43rd, the Sultanate of Oman 48th, and Kuwait 56th. The governments of the Gulf countries invest heavily in the education system and therefore need many teachers, educators, and supervisors.
9. Translation
Many may not pay attention to this, but translation is one of the most important sectors of work in the Gulf in both government jobs and the Arab and foreign private sector, given everyone’s need to translate content into several languages, whether to reach a larger segment of users or to attract more customers or even to facilitate government services for non-Arab workers. The most important areas of translation required are legal, financial, and media. One of the most important translation companies in the Gulf is Elaph Company.
This was a list of the most important business sectors in the Arabian Gulf region. Which one attracted you the most and encouraged you to apply for work in one of the Gulf countries? Share your opinions with us, and don’t forget to register on Forsa website to learn about the latest job and training opportunities in the Arabian Gulf.
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