UAE careers

Is university degree still the best route to a career?

Young people need opportunities to build, create, solve problems and develop usable skills

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Forty or fifty years ago, a university degree seemed to offer a fairly clear route into employment. Today, that pathway is far less certain.

Philippine Consulate in Dubai hosts free career help

Registered participants can receive expert career advice, CV tips, basic wellness support

Philippine Consulate General building in Dubai

The hidden crisis facing women returning to work in UAE

From pregnancy to relocation, women share why returning to work is so hard

Approximately 49 per cent of women returning to the workforce in the Mena region report being rejected due to resume gaps.

UAE's first aviation job fair: 18 companies are hiring

A whopping 18 employers in aviation will participate at the mega aviation career fair

The companies are seeking air traffic controllers, engineers, inspectors, safety and security specialists, ground operations staff, and much more.

South Korea’s exam day rituals take over life

From flight bans to prayer, the Suneung turns country into support system for teenagers

Students arrive for the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, outside the Gwangnam High School in Seoul on November 13, 2025.

Air Arabia expands hiring: Pay, perks and how to apply

Hiring now: Engineering, customer service and corporate roles across Middle East and Asia

Air Arabia expands with new routes and major hiring drive

The real reason UAE workers are changing jobs

Businesses are finding it cheaper and smarter to keep top performers happy

UAE-based recruitment expert explain, there’s no clear answer but recent career trends show that poor leadership, rigid culture and lack of recognition are driving talent turnover.

VFS opens Abu Dhabi Golden Visa service center

Applicants can submit applications at WTC Mall, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's Golden Visa programme aims to attract long-term residents and investment capital as part of the region's efforts to diversify its economy.

UAE job alert: Vacancies at Pakistan consulate in Dubai

The Embassy has announced career fair for expats with multiple job openings

The Embassy also advised Pakistanis to be cautious when responding to online job ads, especially abroad.

Dream govt job in Dubai? Expats can earn up to Dh30,000

Looking for a UAE public job? Many expats prefer government roles for better benefits

Dubai government hiring expats in UAE: Here's a list of jobs with monthly salaries up to Dh30,000 and how to apply.

GN Edufair: These 6 skills will land you a job in Dubai

Success in modern workplace requires development of important soft skills

Dr Sudhir Rana, Mohammed Zaheer, and Aishwarya Bakshi during a panel discussion at the Gulf News Edufair 2025.

Why UAE companies are ending 'pointless meetings'

Companies are rethinking meetings and focusing on efficiency over endless discussions

UAE companies are rethinking meetings, ditching endless calls in favour of real-time messaging, shorter check-ins, and smarter collaboration to save time, boost focus, and beat burnout.

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