Despite the political unrest and conflict that has plagued regions of the Middle East for a number of decades, in general the Gulf States are progressive and provide safe and family-friendly places to work. It is worth noting that men outnumber women by approximately five to one (and foreign women may find it much more [...]
Posted June 17, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad, Working Abroad
The Middle East is a huge area which has plenty to offer when it comes to finding jobs in Middle East that will suit your skills. But how do you know where to start? It can be particularly difficult if you don’t even live in the region to begin with.
But in actual fact this is [...]
Posted June 14, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad, Working Abroad
There are a number of important issues and practicalities to bear in mind before embarking on a job search in the Middle East. There are many incentives for wanting to start a new life in this prosperous and thriving region, and its growing economy and healthy, varied job market makes it an attractive proposition. The [...]
Posted June 7, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad, United Arab Emirates
Without a doubt, living and working in the Persian Gulf region has held an allure for many people from overseas as the economy throughout the region continues to blossom and growth flourishes in numerous career sectors.
The Gulf region has been the world’s leading producer of natural gas and oil for decades now, but with [...]
Posted May 17, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad, Working Abroad
Professional credibility is one of the most vital parts of landing jobs in Middle Eastern countries. If you are pursuing Dubai banking jobs you have to be able to demonstrate that you not only have a clear grasp of finance and numbers, but that you are the type of employee who will deliver exactly what [...]
Posted May 2, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad, Working Abroad
If you are struggling to find a suitable position in your own country, it can be tempting to look abroad for a solution. Indeed, many people have already made the move to find jobs in Saudi Arabia, among other destinations.
But while you might be able to find suitable jobs in Saudi Arabia that would use [...]
Posted March 31, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad, Working Abroad
University graduates who are looking to secure a place on a graduate training scheme in the financial sector can also consider the Middle East as a location. Some investment institutions are offering opportunities for graduates in the region and Dubai financial jobs are some of the most sought after.
Finding a position can be the [...]
Posted March 19, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad, Working Abroad
Regardless of whether you are applying for Bahrain IT jobs, Dubai banking jobs or any other jobs in the Middle East, your CV is one of the most important weapons in your arsenal. It is your virtual first handshake, your untiring and loyal employee who works around the clock to find you jobs in Saudi [...]
Posted March 12, 2010 by jobplan under Foreign Jobs, Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad
Those who obtain jobs in Qatar need to be aware of the correct procedures for obtaining the correct documentation. Most companies will have an appointed person to guide you through the processes and help to organise work permits in Qatar.
In the first instance a work visit visa is usually issued to allow the applicant [...]
Posted March 9, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Living Abroad, Qatar
Foreign workers who are lucky enough to land jobs in Kuwait will find that there is a certain amount of paperwork that needs to be dealt with before they arrive in the country.
Most large organisations who take on foreign workers will have somebody who is appointed to help them deal with the documentation and [...]
Posted February 24, 2010 by jobplan under Gulf Jobs, Kuwait, Living Abroad