Gulf Job Market on a Recovery Spree !

Working in Gulf is an absolutely ‘dream come true’ as you get prodigal amounts of money against the same kind of job in your own country.

The recent global downturn had slowed down economies of almost all the countries located on the world map. And, cities in Gulf were affected too. Some people had to leave their jobs and go back to their native cities in the wake of lay offs. But the resilient economy of Gulf is now generating plenty of jobs for all and attracting expatriates again. Companies in Gulf are looking forward to compensate for the jobs and the workforce lost due to recession.

Current news reports have confirmed that numbers of jobs in Gulf and in Middle East are increasing. According to the survey undertaken by an online recruitment portal in Middle East, the average pay rises have exceeded the increase in cost of living for the first time. As cited by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration that covered Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates for the period 2009-2010, rent rates in many cities have fallen by over 30%. An improvement in quality lifestyle and saving potential has been observed in Gulf countries, especially in Dubai and Doha. Moreover, moves have been made for greater legal rights and protection of employees by easing the labor laws.

Oman is offering the highest average pay rise around 8.5% closely followed by Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain at around 7%. The biggest average rise among sectors was recorded in the audit sector as demand for audit services have risen after the collapse of major global institutions.

I believe that with positive reviews on Gulf job market coming in already, a clear indication of restoration of soaring salaries and an extravagant lifestyle is made!

Dubai’s Economy is Recovering - Generating a Lakh Jobs

Dubai is the hottest career destination for expatriates from around the world. And, is all set to become hotter with increasing career opportunities available in the region. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are all time favorites and are expected to record a significant growth in GDP.

There have been large-scale real estate developments going on in Gulf countries like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, etc. Though these property developments have been delayed due to the global meltdown, they are coming back on track with the revival of the economy. The construction of more than 10 million sq. ft. of office space is expected to complete by 2011 which would then generate a plethora of employment opportunities in Middle East. According to the study conducted by a property consultant in Middle East, Tasweek Real Estate Marketing & Development, Dubai’s economy must generate over a lakh new office jobs to  absorb the supply delivered in 2009. This rate of job creation across different sectors demands an increase in number of professionals and thus, implies a rise in country’s population. Expatriates looking for jobs in Dubai can smile on the great news.

The office-consuming share of total employment and the rate of expatriate economic activity are set to grow manifold. The cross emigration between Gulf cities, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi is also increasing off late, resulting in a price stabilizing effect in Dubai and reduced rent prices in Abu Dhabi. The improvement in real estate of Dubai post the economic crisis continues particularly in the areas offering easy access to retail, leisure, education and entertainment.

The key drivers for raising housing, commercial and retail prices in future would be location; infrastructure; quality of construction; community facilities and availability of financing solutions. This would also include affordability, return on investment and trust-worthy exchange partners from the other end.

Tips for working in gulf

Job safety or job security is the thing which we aim for leading a happy and contended life. Problems at the work place affect our personal life and leads to tensions and more tensions. It is a proven fact that an unsolved problem, gives birth to a number of consecutive problems, which comes as a result of its repercussions. Therefore, for a cheerful and joyous personal life, one must possess a blessed life at work, and for that you need to keep your bosses satisfied and impressed with your work. And, for the same, you need to be sure whatever you are doing is according to your wish and matching the standards of your organisation.

Employees are generally confused and stressed if the job is in some foreign land, specially, in gulf regions, where, the traditions, cultures, ways are totally different and one need to adopt the same, to let the life flow in a positive direction. Following are some of the tips mentioned, which would help you to work in gulf countries:

 Before landing in the gulf countries, you must have the job in your hand. This helps in easing out the process for applying visa, and even you don’t have to go through tensions of finding a suitable job

 The job chosen should match your interest, that ways it will help you to succeed and put best of your efforts, hence would bring productive and appreciative results

 Having a job of your interest in foreign land, keeps you busy with your work most of the times, leaving no space of boredom and unsatisfaction and giving more chance to job security and safety

 The arrangements for stay and food are also made by the companies, if the job is fixed and you have the job letter in hand. You live there as the company’s responsibility and are hence entitled to many laws and rights of the gulf countries.

These are few of the points, which, by keeping in mind; an employee can seek a smooth and healthy lifestyle in a foreign land.

Belly Dancing as a career

We all get fantasized by seeing girls doing belly dancing. I mean we always think, it must be so tough for them to dance like that, I myself could never imagine doing that, till the time I heard of professional classes for Belly dancing. Yes! You heard me right; I am talking about professional courses in Belly dancing. For being a belly dancer, you have to have expertise much more than just a dancer, it is said, belly dancers enjoy their dancing more than a peacock does, they are so passionate about their dancing style and are crazy about the moves, and must say so does one gets, after seeing such dancing.

Belly dancing is one of the most famous dance forms of Arab countries. Arab dancers are very famous for their belly dancing, and what more would one want if you get a chance to convert your passion into a profession and you get handsomely paid for the same. Such ways, you are able to enjoy your work and at the same time earn your living. Though one has to be extremely conscious and alert about the opportunities and the techniques to be adopted to have a flourishing career in this field.

Also, because of the respect and the hard laws and rights provided to the women in the gulf countries, one need not worry about the safety measures of doing a business of belly dancing in the gulf. In fact Gulf region has produced many famous business women. Also, you need to be good at sales and marketing and should know the tactics of building a strong a positive social network around you. Other than having great dancing skills, you also need to have an impressive personality and an extrovert nature and the ability to influence others with your charm. So, all you future belly dancers go and hit the world with your unmatchable talent!

Dubai - cool environment at a hot place

The countries in the gulf region are famous for their rigid cultures and rituals, the religious practices there, are more like rules for them, especially women are always supposed to be in burkas, always obeying the orders given by their husbands. In such a situation, just imagine, u get to see woman in all contemporary and fascinated attire, independent, working and getting their due respect, which they deserve. Yes, I am not daydreaming, I am talking about the gold country of the gulf region i.e. Dubai.

I was actually shocked when one of my friends told me that Dubai is such a cool city, instilled with all the modern facilities and developments, one can witness the hottest fashion shows there, women do not have to hide themselves under parda, in fact there are many women running their own business empires in the city successfully. And the security and safety rules for women are very strict; no one can even dare to misbehave with them, due to the brutal punishments given to the criminals there.

Dubai is a city of infotainment, one can maintain a healthy balance between his professional and personal life, as the city offers great opportunities to satisfy the fun factor of your life. The different places which you can visit are Al Fahidi fort, Wonderland Family Fun Amusement Park, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Dubai Zoo, Dubai Creek, etc. Also, Dubai is a famous spot shopaholic people as the shopping festival which is held every year in the city, gives another chance for the citizens and people from foreign lands to enjoy. Keeping all these factors in mind and the job prospects its offers in fields like Oil & Gas, Construction, Petroleum, Tourism, Technology, Banking, Education industries, I would surely like to take a chance and try my luck for job in Dubai.

Middle East hiring umpteen professionals !

According to a recent Jobs Index study, the whopping 56% of the employers in Lebanon are planning to hire professionals in the next quarter. The number of jobs in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is reaching new heights as the companies have turned the scales toward job seekers.

The job market of Middle East is buoyant as the opportunities for professionals seem to have multiplied manifold according to the study. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman top the list of countries with 24-33% companies hiring expatriates for various positions across all levels. Jobs in UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Syria and rest of the Gulf region are also opening up in high numbers with 19-27% of the firms looking for professionals.

The answers of respondents varied largely on the issue of vacant positions available in their organizations. From five to a whole hundred posts are waiting to be grabbed across the companies in Middle East. But, executive level positions seem to be in high demand with 30% jobs available for junior executives and 26% for executives. The top notch positions are also in queue with 16% companies looking for presidents, CEOs, CFOs and CMOs.

Mass hiring for jobs in Middle East is especially good news for business management graduates and post graduates. 24% companies in this region will employ staff qualified in this field followed by 22% hiring professionals from commerce, engineering and administration streams. The demand for graduates in fashion design, interior designing and flight training is quite low as barely 5% firms consider looking for more staff but may grow in the light of the economy picking up.

Apparently, Middle East, specifically Gulf is on the path of becoming a business and commerce hub with these fields highly dominating the region.

Start applying for these Gulf jobs now!

Gulf Job market is improving

A family in present scenario is totally dependent on the monthly wages, which is earned by his employed members. Unlike, the business families, service class employees have more or less only one source income, i.e. their job and crisis in job can lead to major financial crunch in the respective family. There are few examples which made the people realise the value of each penny they spend, like recession or downturn which hit the whole world, I still remember what havoc was created last year due to recession in the India. Same happened in Dubai, when many employees were deported due to the crisis faced by the real estate market. All these situations are actually the testing times, it checks our patience and moreover it helps in analysing the strength or power of the company and its employees.

All this is past and now, the good news is, recession is over, the world economy is growing, and the best part the latest slow down faced by the Gulf industries is also on the verge of recovery. I know, all those working in Dubai or Gulf countries have been recently going through a lot of tensions and mental pressure, but now they do not have to worry, as according to the latest reports by an online portal called GulfTalent.com, the job market in the gulf is growing. The company did the survey for year 2009- 2010, which was reviewed by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, and the citied covered by them included Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

According to the survey, the job opportunities and the lifestyle of the gulf people are increasing despite the global economic slowdown. Also, with the enactment of new labour laws, the protection of the legal and social rights of the residents as well as the foreign employees, have been far better and a sense of satisfaction has been observed in the citizens living the gulf countries. It means, we should now stop worrying about our friends, relatives working there in Gulf, they have quite a safe future, and if you some how dropped your plan of going to Dubai for a job, you can re- plan and implement it.

Fulfil your dreams of working in gulf

We all have this dream of travelling abroad, earning in foreign currencies, in short living life king size. UK, USA, has been for years the favourite career destination for any youngster. It we ask from any child, if given an option to work in a foreign land, where would you want to go, he would randomly say New York or London. But the times are changing, and so are the people’s criterions for choosing a job destination. With different countries catching eye balls for their specialities and opening its doors to new talents, more people are getting attracted towards these counties.

One such part of the world is UAE, which is popular for oil, gas and petroleum jobs among its other varied job opportunities it offers to the applicants all over the globe. People are scared to apply to these jobs, due to the scarcity of knowledge they have, in regard to these areas and superstitious negativities imposed over them about the rigid culture and customs of UAE, from their childhood days. It is true, that Islamic and Arabic culture is very rigid, and their followers are very particular about its customs and rituals, but it does not mean that they are indifferent towards the people from a foreign land. They also welcome their guests with the same spirit of warmness, as the people in the other countries do. In fact, cities like Dubai and Saudi Arabia, which are the job hubs of the region, are very modern in their approach towards life and its practices.

Also, its not very tough to get a visa for UAE, all you need is an application and a license from your employer, where you are going to join as a proof of your official visit in the country. The passport should have a validity of minimum six months, in case of a work visit. The visa is valid for two months after the issue date and thirty days, from the entry date. So, you see it’s not at all tough to do a job in Dubai or Saudi Arabia, and if you have been dreaming to work in these countries, then you are just required to search and apply for a suitable job according to your capability and interest and rest will follow you.

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Hello All !

I am starting a blog on jobs in the gulf countries. What are the difficulties one face, or the procedures one has to go through before applying for jobs in the UAE and the gulf countries. The job industry keeps on fluctuating everywhere, The whole world faced recession and so did Dubai real estate sector.

Please, pen down your thoughts, tips or flourishing sectors in UAE & Saudi Arabia to make people aware of the changing job scenario there. I (Gurleen) and my friend Deepika have decided to write on the job sector in Gulf countries and so is your support required to make the blog more informative and interactive.