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UAE Hiring Index Report - July to September 2026
The UAE’s hiring gap with last year narrowed sharply this quarter. The second edition of the Naukrigulf Hiring Index Report - UAE, covers July to September 2026 and shows hiring in...
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Qatar Hiring Index Report - July to September 2026
Steady markets tell their story in the detail. The second edition of the Naukrigulf Hiring Index (Qatar) covers July to September 2026 and shows hiring intent about 9% below last y...
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Oman Hiring Index Report - July to September 2026
Tracking hiring over time reveals more than any single snapshot. The second edition of the Naukrigulf Hiring Index Report - Oman, covers July to September 2026 and shows hiring int...
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Why are you getting more work but no promotion?
Your workload has doubled.You are handling bigger projects, helping new team members and taking on responsibilities that were never part of your original role.But your title has no...
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How do you build a stronger career network at work?
You work with dozens of people.But if someone asked you tomorrow, “Who knows what you are good at?” would you have an answer?Your workplace network is not just the people you sit w...
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Working with colleagues from 30 different countries in one office
Walk into most offices in the UAE or Qatar and you will hear three languages before you reach your desk. This is not unusual here. It is the norm.The region's workforce is one of t...
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How to work effectively with a manager who gives very little feedback?
In many organisations across the region, your manager may not check in with you weekly. They may not offer verbal praise after a strong deliverable. They may not schedule regular o...
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Oman Hiring Eases 17% as Manufacturing and Retail Grow
Hiring in Oman eased 16.6% year-on-year across April and May 2026. The Naukrigulf Hiring Index stood at 1,360 in April before easing to 1,108 in May, against an April–May 2025 aver...
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UAE hiring eases 23% as tech holds firm and AI demand grows
Hiring across the UAE eased 23% year-on-year in April and May 2026. The Naukrigulf Hiring Index stood at 1,007 in April before easing to 896 in May, against an April–May 2025 avera...
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