The Year End Report 2025 from recruitment platform Naukrigulf finds the UAE job market to be the most balanced and resilient in the region. The study analyses vacancies, applicant searches and the skills employers value.
- 🏗️ Leading sectors: construction and real estate, followed by IT/telecom/internet and oil & gas/energy.
- 👩💻 High‑demand functions: engineering, sales and software/IT development.
- 🧑💼 Top roles: project managers, sales managers and customer service specialists.
- 🧠 Key skills: expertise in HVAC, accounting and customer support—reflecting demand for both technical and service‑oriented abilities.
- 💬 Candidates’ top challenges include mismatched salary expectations (46 %), difficulty articulating their value (32 %), negotiating counteroffers (18 %) and discussing benefits (4 %).
- 🎯 Non‑monetary benefits such as professional development, leave, medical insurance and flexible hours are increasingly prized.
These insights help employers plan hiring and guide professionals on which skills to hone. What trends do you observe in the UAE labour market?