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A new survey conducted by the leading Middle East job platform in collaboration with Yojov, a leading market research organization, reveals that 52% of professionals in the UAE are satisfied with their working hours, followed by work culture (48%) and job security (46%). The primary goal of this survey, titled "Best Work Sectors in the Middle East and North Africa 2023," is to help professionals u
According to a new survey conducted by the region's leading job platform, in collaboration with a prominent market research organization, 66% of professionals across the Middle East and North Africa would prefer to work for themselves or start their own business if given the opportunity. The findings also reveal that 61% of current employees are considering launching their own ventures, 21% have p
According to a new survey conducted by the region's leading job platform, in collaboration with a prominent market research organization, nearly two-thirds (63%) of professionals in the UAE prefer working for themselves or starting their own business if given the opportunity. The findings also revealed that 64% of current employees are considering launching their own ventures, 20% have previously
Interestingly, the majority of companies in the country are seeking strong communication skills in both English and Arabic (78%), teamwork abilities (53%), the capacity to work under pressure (43%), as well as efficiency/productivity (43%). This index is published twice a year and represents an in-depth study aimed at measuring job availability and prevailing employment trends. It also highlights
The two companies' software is expected to significantly impact hiring, promotion, and compensation practices across the Middle East and North Africa region by providing employers with objective tools to assess skills and accurate salary databases. The software aims to help regional employers identify suitable candidates and fairly evaluate their abilities based on systematic, precise criteria. Th
A new survey conducted by the region's leading job platform in collaboration with a leading market research firm reveals that over 70% of respondents in the UAE anticipate that technological factors—such as digital transformation, automation, artificial intelligence, and others—will reshape the nature of work in the future. The findings from the survey titled "The Future of the Labor Market in the
A new survey conducted by a leading regional job platform in collaboration with a prominent market research organization titled "The Ideal Work Environment in the Middle East and North Africa" reveals that 82% of professionals in the region prefer working for companies that leverage advanced technology. The findings highlight evolving professional expectations regarding the ideal workplace, with n
The 2021 Middle East and North Africa Salary Survey, conducted recently by the region’s leading job portal in collaboration with a prominent market research organization, reveals employee perceptions regarding salaries and incentives offered by their employers. The survey found that approximately two-thirds (63%) of respondents across the Middle East and North Africa believe their salaries are eit
A recent salary survey conducted by the leading Middle East job platform in collaboration with a leading market research organization revealed employee perceptions and insights regarding salaries and incentives offered by their employers across the Middle East and North Africa region. The survey found that approximately two-thirds (63%) of respondents in the region believe their salaries are eithe
This index is published twice a year and features an in-depth study aimed at measuring job availability and prevailing employment trends. It highlights workforce developments across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the most sought-after skills and qualifications. Employment Trends Job market outlooks in the region appear promising, with 68% of companies in Gulf Cooperation Council coun
A new survey conducted by the leading job portal in the Middle East, in collaboration with a leading market research organization, reveals diverse insights into employee well-being and overall life satisfaction across the region. The 2020 "Happiness and Well-being in the Middle East and North Africa" survey aims to identify key factors influencing professionals’ personal and professional lives and
A survey on professional aspirations across the Middle East and North Africa reveals key insights into career ambitions, personal goals, challenges in professional growth, and overall expectations. It also captures professionals’ perspectives on the current job market and workplace environment in the region. Characteristics of the Ideal Job The majority of respondents in Jordan (81%) identified sa
Kuwait, Kuwait, August 26, 2019: About four out of every five HR professionals in the Middle East believe that hiring processes will transform significantly in the future, according to a new survey conducted by a leading job site in collaboration with YouGov. Nearly nine out of ten respondents said recruitment will become fully internet-based, enabling faster processes and greater reliance on arti
Amman, Jordan, May 26, 2019: A new study conducted by a leading job platform in collaboration with a market research firm reveals employee expectations regarding salaries and benefits. According to the survey, nearly half of respondents (49%) anticipate a salary increase in 2019, with 31% expecting an increase of up to 5% of their current salary. The survey, carried out by a major Middle Eastern j
Amman, Jordan, August 31, 2018: The Middle East and North Africa region remains a vibrant and competitive job market, with many professionals continuously striving for greater achievements. According to the latest Middle East Employment Outlook by a leading regional job platform, conducted in collaboration with a prominent market research organization, hiring expectations have improved. In Jordan,
Amman, Jordan, June 11, 2018: A survey on salaries across the Middle East and North Africa conducted by a leading job platform in collaboration with a prominent market research organization revealed employee perspectives on compensation and benefits offered by their employers. According to the findings, over half of employees in Jordan (55%) expect a salary increase in 2018, with the largest share
Kuwait City, Kuwait, June 11, 2018: A survey on "Salaries in the Middle East and North Africa" conducted by a leading job platform in collaboration with a prominent market research organization revealed employee perspectives on compensation and benefits across the region. According to the findings, 67% of respondents in Kuwait expect their salaries to either increase or remain unchanged. Meanwhile
Sham Countries, May 28, 2018: A survey on recruitment practices in the Middle East and North Africa, conducted by a leading job platform, gathered insights from numerous recruitment experts and professionals across the region. The findings reveal significant shifts in hiring processes driven by technological advancements. According to the survey, online job platforms emerged as the most widely use
Mid-East, March 19, 2018: A recent survey by a leading job platform revealed that eight out of ten job seekers anticipate improved employment conditions in the UAE over the next year. Regarding current working conditions, only 14% of respondents rated them as below average. Moreover, job seekers expressed strong optimism about future economic prospects. According to the survey, three-quarters (75%
Beirut, Lebanon, November 21, 2017: Small and medium-sized enterprises in Lebanon play a significant role in driving innovation and employment. A recent survey conducted by the leading job portal in the Middle East, in collaboration with Yojov, a prominent market research organization, titled "Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa 2017," revealed that 71% of residents in Lebanon pre
It is clear that economic conditions are constantly evolving, and global economic growth is expected in 2018. But what about regional economies? According to a recent survey conducted by the leading Middle East job platform in collaboration with a prominent market research organization, titled "Middle East Job Seeker Confidence Index," more than half of respondents (55%) anticipate improvement in
A recent survey conducted by a leading regional job platform in collaboration with a prominent market research organization, titled "Salaries in the Middle East and North Africa," revealed that 63% of respondents in Egypt received a salary increase in 2016, with 68% expecting another increase in 2017. Meanwhile, nearly half of the respondents (48%) believe salaries are rising across the country. C
A recent survey conducted by the region's leading job platform, in collaboration with a prominent market research organization, revealed that the financial, banking, and accounting sector was the most attractive field for professionals in Jordan for 2017. The findings showed that this sector was the top choice for local talent in Jordan (26% of respondents), followed by information technology, int
A recent survey conducted by the leading Middle East job platform in collaboration with Yojov, a prominent market research organization, titled "Best Work Sectors in the Middle East and North Africa," revealed that the public sector is the most attractive field for professionals in the UAE for 2017, with over two-thirds (68%) of respondents indicating it as their preferred workplace. The survey al
The Middle East Employment Opportunities Index, recently conducted by Bayt, the largest job site in the Middle East, in collaboration with YouGov, a leading market research organization, indicated that many employers in the region plan to hire new staff soon. The survey revealed that about 7 in every 10 companies (69%) in the UAE intend to recruit this year. Hiring plans for the next three and twe
The Middle East Employment Outlook Index, conducted recently by the region's leading job portal in collaboration with a leading market research organization, indicates that many employers across the region are planning to hire new staff in the near future. The survey revealed that over 6 out of 10 employers in Qatar (65%) intend to recruit this year. Employment Plans for the Next Three to Twelve M
Gender equality in the workplace is one of the most discussed topics globally today. In this context, a survey conducted by a leading regional job platform, in collaboration with a prominent market research organization, titled "Working Women in the Middle East and North Africa," revealed that over half (66%) of women in the region believe that working women in their countries enjoy the same level
A recent survey titled 'Middle East Consumer Confidence Index' reveals that 36% of respondents in Qatar believe their country's economy is currently worse than it was six months ago. On the other hand, conducted by the region’s leading job platform in collaboration with YouGov, a prominent market research organization, the survey shows that approximately half of the respondents (42%) anticipate ec
With youth unemployment rates reaching approximately 23%, the situation in the Middle East and North Africa region is nearly double the global average of 13%. This reality appears to have a negative impact in Qatar, where recent graduates—according to a survey by a leading job platform on 'New Graduates in the Middle East and North Africa'—identified employer preference for candidates with profess
The 2016 Middle East and North Africa Salary Survey, conducted by the region’s leading job platform in collaboration with YouGov, a market research specialist, revealed that over half of respondents in Oman (55%) anticipate a salary increase by the end of 2016. Current Salaries in Oman One in five respondents in Oman (20%) believes their salary is competitive compared to other companies in their s
A survey conducted by Bayt, the largest job site in the Middle East, in collaboration with YouGov, a market research firm, revealed that 352 companies participating in the survey in Saudi Arabia are struggling to fill vacant positions due to their inability to find employees with the right skills. This is attributed to current challenges facing the labor market. In Saudi Arabia, only 18% of compan
A survey conducted by a leading regional job platform in collaboration with YouGov, a market research firm, reveals that 1,350 companies across the Middle East and North Africa region are struggling to fill open positions due to a shortage of candidates with the right skills. This challenge stems from current difficulties in the job market. Only 17% of companies in the region currently report acti
The 'Skills Gap in the Middle East and North Africa' survey, conducted by a leading recruitment platform in collaboration with YouGov, examines the skills companies in the region are seeking compared to the skills currently available. The survey covers aspects such as the availability of new talent, job positions companies are hiring for, the most critical skills during recruitment, and the key sk
The 'Skills Gap in the Middle East and North Africa' survey, conducted by a leading job platform in collaboration with YouGov, examines the skills that companies in the region are seeking compared to the skills currently available. The survey covers aspects such as the availability of new talent, job positions companies are recruiting for, the most critical skills during hiring processes, and the
48% of respondents in the UAE expressed positive expectations about the country's economic future, according to the Middle East and North Africa Consumer Confidence Index recently conducted by a leading regional job platform in collaboration with YouGov, a prominent market research organization. Economic Outlook for the Country More than a quarter of respondents in the UAE believe the national eco
A survey conducted by the leading job portal in the Middle East and North Africa region, along with YouGov, a prominent market research organization, revealed that the military, defense, police, and security services sector recorded the highest growth rate in Egypt during 2015. The survey results showed that 33% of respondents believed this sector achieved the strongest growth in the past year. An
A survey conducted by the leading job platform in the Middle East and North Africa region, along with a prominent market research organization, revealed that the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical services sector is the most attractive employment destination for women in Kuwait, with 37% expressing interest. Banking and finance (35%), and education and academia (31%) also ranked highly among









