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UAE the recruitment market outlook

The current economic climate has led to more caution amongst employers within the UAE when making recruitment decisions and the vast majority of organisations are viewing expansion plans, departmental changes and role replacements more strategically than ever before. Evidence of organisations changing their lending strategy, products and services and market flexibility to be inline with what they describe as a safe hold for the coming months has also become apparent. This form of protection is designed to ensure that organisations act within the best interests of their investors, board members and employees. Despite the obvious challenges, the Middle East still remains a sought after location to work. This is in part due to a growing demand to secure a position within the Gulf Cooperation Council (of which the UAE is part). The influx has particularly emerged from Europe and Asia Pac, where sectors have been more dramatically affected by the economic slow down. Within the UAE, despite redundancies for some organisations as they re-evaluate their interim requirements and restructure staffing levels, niche sectors such as Financial Services, Banking, Accountancy, Property & Construction, Energy, IT & Technology and Healthcare & Medical retain demand for talent at this point in time. Elements of these sectors remain relatively stable due to the growth in demand for the Emirates to support the 2030 plan: a comprehensive programme for the development of the city of Abu Dhabi that will guide planning decisions for the next 21 years. Salaries at senior manager level and above have risen the most. These positions are regarded as business-critical, especially in the more competitive sectors such as IT, Infrastructure, Energy, and areas of Construction and Financial Services.

UAE labour market factors

This section provides a variety of information regarding the labour market in the UAE, factors that will influence its recruitment market, and the availability of the candidates required by employers. The majority of data is taken from the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy.

Population:
The chart below shows the population of each of the UAEs constituent emirates:

Economic Activity:
The large majority of the UAE workforce is comprised of expatriates. The number of employees who are citizens and non-citizens across the whole of the UAE are shown in the chart below: The number of economically active residents in the UAE were reported in 2006 as being 2,647,000 out of a total population of 4,229,000. Out of those who are reported as being economically active, 2,288,000 are male and 359,000 are female:

Population by Emirate
Fujairah Ras Al-Quw ain Umm Al-Quw ain Ajman Sharjah Dubai Abu Dhabi 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000
50,000 130,000

214,000

Citizens
212,000

220,000

821,000

Non-Citizens
1,372,000

2,427,000

1,430,000 Total

2,647,000

1,400,000

1,600,000 0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is comprised of seven constituent states, with Abu Dhabi having the largest population and Dubai being the largest in terms of size.

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Industries:
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The chart below shows the percentage of staff in the UAE, by industry:

Qualifications:
The chart below shows the highest educational level/qualification held by those aged over 15 in the UAE:

Staff by Industry

Highest Qualifications
Citizens Illiterate

Private households Other community, social and personal services Read & Write Health and social work Education General administration, defence and social security Real estate, renting and business activities Financial intermediation Transport, storage and communications Hotels and restaurants Trade, repair services Construction Electricity, gas and water supply Manufacturing Mining and quarrying Fishing Agriculture, hunting and forestry 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Post Graduate Secondary Preparatory Primary

Non-Citizens

Below University

University

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

There are a range of industries present in the UAE, with the largest number of workers in the Construction industry, followed by Trade and Repair Services. There is a presence, on a smaller scale, of General Administration, Defence and Social Security as well as Manufacturing.

A range of educational attainment has been achieved by citizens and non-citizens in the UAE, with the highest proportion of both groups achieving secondary levels of education.

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Accountancy & Finance

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Accounts Payable/Credit Control/Payroll
Job roles Min (AED) Accountant Accounting Manager Accounts Assistant Credit Analyst 200,000 250,000 77,000 200,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 230,000 310,000 130,000 280,000 Min (AED) 200,000 250,000 77,000 200,000 Dubai Max (AED) 230,000 310,000 130,000 280,000

Core Finance
Job roles Min (AED) Chief Financial Officer Finance Director (6+ years pqe) Finance Manager (2-4 years pqe) Financial Analyst Financial Controller (4-8 years pqe) Newly Qualified (0-2 years pqe) 500,000 350,000 200,000 200,000 370,000 165,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 650,000 500,000 350,000 230,000 500,000 220,000 Min (AED) 500,000 350,000 225,000 200,000 370,000 165,000 Dubai Max (AED) 700,000 575,000 375,000 230,000 500,000 220,000

Internal Audit
Job roles Min (AED) Auditor Director Manager 140,000 580,000 270,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 230,000 770,000 330,000 Min (AED) 140,000 580,000 270,000 Dubai Max (AED) 230,000 770,000 330,000

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Energy
Energy ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS
Abu Dhabi Min (AED) 160,000 95,000 65,000 180,000 115,000 125,000 130,000 140,000 100,000 130,000 200,000 250,000 75,000 Max (AED) 250,000 170,000 145,000 300,000 195,000 220,000 260,000 250,000 240,000 220,000 370,000 440,000 110,000 Min (AED) 160,000 95,000 65,000 180,000 115,000 125,000 130,000 180,000 100,000 130,000 200,000 250,000 75,000 Dubai Max (AED) 250,000 170,000 145,000 300,000 195,000 220,000 260,000 290,000 240,000 220,000 370,000 440,000 110,000

Job roles Chemical Engineer Derrick Operators - Oil and Gas Drill Operators Electrical Engineer Electricians - Power Systems Field Engineer Future Power Engineer Geologists and Geoscientists Mine Surveyor Mineral and Mining Engineer Petroleum Engineer Project Manager Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Engineering & Operations

Engineering & Operations
Job roles Min (AED) Architect Civil Design Engineer Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Construction Manager Contract Manager Design Engineer Inspector Planner/Scheduler Project Manager Quality Manager Regional Manager, Construction Senior Engineer 400,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 220,000 350,000 220,000 110,000 150,000 320,000 110,000 450,000 230,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 600,000 400,000 400,000 280,000 350,000 640,000 450,000 200,000 220,000 400,000 220,000 675,000 450,000 Min (AED) 400,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 220,000 350,000 220,000 110,000 150,000 320,000 110,000 450,000 230,000 Dubai Max (AED) 700,000 400,000 400,000 280,000 350,000 640,000 450,000 200,000 220,000 475,000 220,000 700,000 450,000

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Healthcare
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Social Care
Job roles Min (AED) Care Assistant Home Carer Approved Social Worker 60,000 65,000 95,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 115,000 100,000 190,000 Min (AED) 60,000 65,000 95,000 Dubai Max (AED) 115,000 100,000 190,000

Healthcare
Job roles Min (AED) Assistant Nurse Chemist General Physician Physiotherapist Professional Nurse 60,000 110,000 330,000 115,000 75,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 95,000 200,000 740,000 200,000 130,000 Min (AED) 60,000 110,000 330,000 115,000 75,000 Dubai Max (AED) 95,000 200,000 740,000 200,000 130,000

HR & Training
HR & Training
Job roles Min (AED) Compensation & Benefits Manager Employee Relations Manager Head of HR HR Administrator HR Director HR Manager HR Officer Recruitment Manager Training Officer 250,000 220,000 540,000 110,000 360,000 300,000 160,000 220,000 160,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 500,000 350,000 720,000 200,000 540,000 360,000 280,000 440,000 400,000 Min (AED) 250,000 220,000 540,000 110,000 360,000 300,000 160,000 220,000 160,000 Dubai Max (AED) 500,000 350,000 800,000 200,000 600,000 360,000 280,000 440,000 400,000

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Information Technology
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Information Technology
Job roles Min (AED) Business Analyst Chief Information Officer Developer (Applications) Developer (Database) Developer (Web) Information Security IT Director IT Help-desk Support IT Manager IT Project Manager IT Support Analyst Network Engineer Programmer/Developer Manager 200,000 600,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 230,000 500,000 65,000 280,000 240,000 170,000 200,000 400,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 310,000 720,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 330,000 780,000 140,000 510,000 300,000 225,000 350,000 600,000 Min (AED) 200,000 600,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 230,000 500,000 65,000 280,000 240,000 170,000 200,000 400,000 Dubai Max (AED) 310,000 750,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 330,000 780,000 140,000 510,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 600,000

Insurance
Insurance
Job roles Min (AED) Claims Adjuster Underwriter Actuarial Manager Marketing Manager Risk Manager Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer 95,000 100,000 140,000 200,000 200,000 730,000 1,200,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 170,000 220,000 300,000 300,000 450,000 1,200,000 2,400,000 Min (AED) 95,000 100,000 140,000 200,000 200,000 730,000 1,200,000 Dubai Max (AED) 170,000 220,000 300,000 300,000 450,000 1,200,000 2,400,000

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Property & Construction

Architecture
Job roles

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Min (AED) 170,000 96,000 160,000 220,000 Max (AED) 400,000 250,000 400,000 520,000 Min (AED) 170,000 96,000 160,000 220,000 Dubai Max (AED) 400,000 250,000 400,000 520,000

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Architect Interior Designer Landscape Architect Town/Urban planner

Building Services
Job roles Associate Design Engineer Estimator Operations Manager Project Manager Min (AED) 330,000 220,000 100,000 410,000 250,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 700,000 450,000 170,000 630,000 440,000 Min (AED) 330,000 220,000 100,000 410,000 250,000 Dubai Max (AED) 700,000 450,000 170,000 630,000 440,000

Civil & Structural

Job roles Associate Drafter Project Engineer Structural Engineer Min (AED) 330,000 100,000 170,000 160,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 700,000 200,000 340,000 400,000 Min (AED) 330,000 100,000 170,000 160,000 Dubai Max (AED) 700,000 200,000 340,000 400,000

Construction Civil
Job roles Construction Manager Design Manager Estimator Project Manager Min (AED) 220,000 200,000 100,000 250,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 320,000 380,000 170,000 440,000 Min (AED) 220,000 200,000 100,000 250,000 Dubai Max (AED) 320,000 380,000 170,000 440,000

Property
Job roles Property Management Min (AED) 130,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 240,000 Min (AED) 130,000 Dubai Max (AED) 240,000

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Sales & Marketing

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Job roles Min (AED) Account Manager Brand Manager Business Development Manager Communications Manager Corporate Relationship Manager Events Manager Market Research Manager Marketing Director Marketing Executive Marketing Manager Product Manager Public Relations Manager Sales Director Sales Executive Sales Manager Sales Representative Senior Corporate Relationship Manager Telesales Advisor 120,000 130,000 400,000 155,000 240,000 155,000 250,000 310,000 110,000 200,000 200,000 375,000 320,000 110,000 240,000 100,000 320,000 110,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 200,000 240,000 550,000 400,000 320,000 400,000 430,000 630,000 190,000 300,000 380,000 450,000 600,000 180,000 380,000 180,000 420,000 210,000 Min (AED) 120,000 130,000 400,000 155,000 240,000 155,000 250,000 310,000 110,000 200,000 200,000 375,000 320,000 110,000 240,000 100,000 320,000 110,000 Dubai Max (AED) 200,000 240,000 600,000 400,000 340,000 400,000 430,000 630,000 190,000 300,000 380,000 475,000 600,000 180,000 380,000 180,000 450,000 210,000

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Secretarial & Office Support

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Job roles Min (AED) Administrator Customer Services Administrator Data Entry Operator Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant Legal Secretary Office Assistant Office Manager Receptionist Secretary Senior Executive Assistant 100,000 70,000 55,000 160,000 110,000 120,000 180,000 85,000 130,000 250,000

ANNUAL ROUNDED EARNINGS

Abu Dhabi Max (AED) 200,000 120,000 90,000 320,000 190,000 150,000 350,000 150,000 200,000 400,000 Min (AED) 100,000 70,000 55,000 160,000 110,000 120,000 180,000 85,000 130,000 250,000 Dubai Max (AED) 200,000 120,000 90,000 320,000 190,000 150,000 350,000 150,000 200,000 420,000

All figures quoted throughout this salary guide do not include rewards and benefits (including bonus payments, car and housing allowances)

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