Finding the Right Job Abroad

No two areas in the Middle East have exactly the same methods and rules in place when it comes to employment contracts.  For instance some jobs in Kuwait are agreed upon simply by a quick verbal statement, and you may not have a written contract at all.  Most of the time you will, but it [...]

Before relocating to the UAE, you need to ensure that you are legally entitled to live and work there – most Westerners intending to work will require a visa which will generally also serve as a work permit. The permission to stay in the UAE is denoted by a stamp in your passport. For 36 [...]

When you consider the fact that the more advanced countries of the world such as the UK and the US have become very dependent upon gas and oil from the Middle East, it should come as no surprise that the gas industry has flourished in the way that it has in the Gulf region.  As [...]

Office administration roles, as in the western world, are more likely to be filled by female workers in the UAE. Indeed, these kinds of jobs within the Middle East are sometimes open specifically to women only. These jobs include personal assistant (PA), secretary, administrative assistant, receptionist, office manager, data entry clerk or clerical assistant. Generally [...]

Abu Dhabi is situated on an island in the Persian Gulf and is the capital of UAE.  Many of the residents are foreign workers, usually in the gas and oil industries which are the backbone of the Abu Dhabi economy.  Abu Dhabi IT jobs are becoming increasingly popular as the government is looking to develop [...]

Over the past few decades, the UAE has developed a wide variety of industries and businesses.  These new businesses and organizations have grown into multi-national corporations, and have developed a need for high level management, information systems, and database administration.  There are a great number of industries and specializations, however each and every one of [...]

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 [...]

If you are looking for jobs in Qatar you need to be familiar with the territory.  Qatar is part of the United Arab Emirates and as such you need to know what life will be like if you decide to relocate and work out there. This is where the internet comes in.  You can find [...]

The number of opportunities is very plentiful in the Job Dubai employment sector, especially where specific industries are concerned.  As Dubai’s economy and population continues to grow, the frontrunners in the career market continue to be the banking and finance, construction, gas and oil, IT, and telecommunications sectors.  Additionally, the education, healthcare, management, and media [...]

It’s easy to see why the Gulf is attracting job seekers from across the world. Many sectors offer great pay and tax free opportunities, and the quality of life there for expats often has to be seen to be believed. For those relishing such a move to the Gulf States – comprising Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, [...]