{
  "id": 1593830,
  "title": "Jobs in the UAE: These sectors are hiring and these skills could get you noticed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/jobs-in-the-uae-these-sectors-are-hiring-and-these-skills-could-get",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/jobs-in-the-uae-these-sectors-are-hiring-and-these-skills-could-get-you-noticed-1.500642793"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE are experiencing growing job opportunities across various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, real estate, construction and professional services. Recruiters emphasize the increasing importance of AI fluency and relevant experience in securing employment. Dubai remains a hub for job vacancies, while Ras Al Khaimah sees growth linked to new businesses. Sarah Brooks, founder of Fikrah HR, observes selective hiring pressures in hospitality, tourism, real estate marketing, retail and logistics sectors in 2026. Candidates are now required to showcase practical skills, measurable outcomes and adaptability. Graduates face stiff competition, with employers emphasizing experience, attitude, commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the business. AI skills can significantly boost salaries, with PwC finding up to 92% higher compensation. Both UAE-based and international candidates are in demand, with recruiters favoring those already familiar with the regional market while continuing to hire internationally for specialized roles.",
  "summary": "Dubai: UAE job seekers looking for their next role are seeing demand build across technology, financial services, healthcare, logistics, real estate, construction and professional services, while recruiters say getting hired increasingly depends on AI fluency and demonstrable experience. Hiring conditions remain uneven across sectors,…",
  "key_points": [
    "AI fluency and relevant experience crucial for employment",
    "Practical skills, measurable outcomes, adaptability valued in 2026 job market"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The growing emphasis on AI fluency and practical skills in UAE job markets means candidates with relevant experience and adaptability will have an edge in securing higher-paying employment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}