Finding the Right Job Abroad

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 a diverse economy and encourage different industries into the region. 

IT jobs in Abu Dhabi range from entry level positions such as trainee programmers and software designers, to senior management vacancies.  The job market is so competitive that there is no point applying for the position if you do not meet the job specification as your application would be immediately rejected.  Candidates who have prior experience in the region or who speak Arabic will find this works to their advantage.

There is a number of recruitment agencies who deal solely with placing candidates in IT jobs and will generally deal with companies globally rather than just in one region.  Care should be taken when using agencies as some may request a fee from the applicant as well as the recruiting company.  These agencies should be avoided. 

United Arab Emirates jobs will differ from place to place in what they offer candidates.  For example, those successful in obtaining a Dubai IT job will find that foreign workers are able to purchase property in the area, while this is not the case in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain. 

Candidates should be prepared for a different structure to their working week.  Friday and Saturday constitute the weekend and Sundays are a working day.