Industry Updates

Average Salary for Expats in the Middle East (Infographic)

by Michael O'Keeffe August 10, 2017

The expatriate lifestyle caters to the adventurous and daring. After all, it takes a certain type of individual to uproot and move abroad in the quest for greener pastures. However, like any move it doesn’t come ...

Vision 2020: What the Expo Means For Dubai

by Jamie April 25, 2016

The World Expo is a six-month event that takes place every five years, in a different country each time. These events attract millions of visitors who explore and discover pavilions, exhibitions and cultural events staged ...

Hiring Projects in Gulf for Construction

by Josh Fraser April 11, 2016

2016 will see a number of high profile and impressive construction projects come to fruition across the Gulf. From amusement parks and opera houses to metro extensions and roadways, this is a busy time for ...

Hiring Projects in Gulf for Oil & Gas

by Josh Fraser April 1, 2016

Despite project budgets being severely affected, those in the know should still be upbeat. There are no signs that the low oil prices bubble will last. Moreover, major projects are still going forward, with the ...

The Fear of Rejection When Applying for Jobs

by Michael O'Keeffe February 12, 2016

Searching for a job can be a disheartening process. When positive results don’t occur right away, especially when rejection occurs, this can become one of the most stressful and anxiety-producing experiences an individual may face. ...

Finance Industry Update Q1 2016

by Josh Fraser January 25, 2016

Despite many of the world’s financial markets slowing down, the finance sectors of the Middle East are forecasting a positive outlook as we enter into 2016. Typically within emerging markets, pressures such as political turmoil ...

Healthcare Industry Update Q1 2016

by Josh Fraser January 14, 2016

Healthcare is one of the rising priorities on many national agendas in the Gulf. Due to factors such as growing incomes, longer life expectancies and the introduction of new illnesses to the region, there is ...

Construction Industry Update 2016

by Josh Fraser December 23, 2015

The construction industry in the GCC is expected to reach a record high of $126 billion in 2016. This will amount to growing at a CAGR of 11%, as projected by Alpen Capital. Preparation for ...

Information Technology Updates Q4 2015

by Michael O'Keeffe October 6, 2015

A career in the IT sector can cover many different aspects of computing and technology, with many of its sectors coming under particular spotlight recently. A reliance on technology for business to be conducted nowadays ...

Finance Industry Update Q4 2015

by Michael O'Keeffe October 5, 2015

Despite many of the globes financial markets slowing down and revisions to current GDP forecasts, the Middle East and Africa banking sectors are forecasting a positive outlook as we near the end of the year ...