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How to assess your job readiness before applying
Many professionals begin applying for roles the moment they feel the urge for a change. While motivation is important, readiness matters more. Applying too early can lead to missed...
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Shape your long-term career vision with 3 simple questions
Careers today are shaped less by rigid ladders and more by evolving opportunities. In the GCC, industries are expanding, roles are transforming, and skill requirements are shifting...
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Personal branding basics for professionals
Personal branding is often misunderstood as self-promotion or online visibility alone. In reality, personal branding is much simpler — and far more practical. It is the consistent ...
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What to do if an offer doesn’t meet expectations
Receiving a job offer is often expected to feel like a moment of certainty. But in reality, many professionals experience mix...
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The importance of following up after applications
After submitting a job application, many professionals are unsure what to do next. Some worry that following up might seem pu...
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First 30 seconds can make or break your job call
Recruiters in the Gulf often decide in less than half a minute whether you are worth their time.With hundreds of candidates to call every day, they don't have time to guess. They n...
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EV growth in the UAE: Shift creating jobs across multiple sectors
In May 2023, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched the 'Global EV Market' project to turn the UAE into a global market for electric vehicles(2). The vision is ambitiou...
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Qatar's 2,000 MW Dukhan solar plant: Building the renewable energy workforce
Qatar is building one of the world's largest solar power plants. QatarEnergy signed an agreement with Samsung C&T for the construction of the Dukhan solar power plant, which wi...
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Microsoft partnership to create 152,000 jobs, train 1 million in AI
Microsoft's latest partnership with the UAE government is a workforce transformation that will train 1 million people in AI by 2027. With AI professionals earning up to AED 25.9K m...
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