The share of professional job vacancies in the Gulf requiring artificial intelligence (AI) skills has nearly tripled over the past four years, but for much of the region's economy the technology has yet to make a meaningful impact on hiring, according to data from Middle East recruitment platform GulfTalent.
Hiring momentum remains strong in the UAE, with the country recording a net employment outlook of 60% for Q2 2026, placing it among the strongest employment markets globally.
