{"id":134458,"date":"2025-10-20T18:41:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/134458\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T18:41:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:41:09","slug":"fewer-uae-jobseekers-get-desired-salary-amid-global-talent-influx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/134458\/","title":{"rendered":"Fewer UAE jobseekers get desired salary amid global talent influx"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fewer UAE professionals are able to successfully negotiate their salaries<\/a> over the past 12 months amid an increasing influx of international jobseekers moving to the UAE and raising competition in the local market, a new study shows.<\/p>\n

In 2025, 49 per cent of employees in the UAE tried to negotiate their pay<\/a> and 15 per cent were successful, according to Michael Page\u2019s 2026 Salary Guide.<\/p>\n

This is a significant drop from 2024, when 64 per cent engaged in salary negotiations and 24 per cent were successful.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe decline suggests a growing sense of caution among employees,\u201d the report said. \u201cIn this evolving employment landscape, clarity around compensation is more important than ever.\u201d <\/p>\n

For employers, it helps competitive and fair offers that attract top talent. For professionals, it offers a benchmark to make informed career decisions and negotiate effectively, it said.<\/p>\n

The UAE<\/a>‘s economic growth is creating more opportunities for people and businesses. The economy is projected to outperform the global average this year as it is expected to remain resilient to uncertainty in the global economy, the International Monetary Fund said earlier this month.<\/p>\n

The IMF projects the UAE’s gross domestic product to expand at a 4.8 per cent pace this year \u2212 driven by strong non-hydrocarbon growth and Opec production increases<\/a> before expanding at a further 5 per cent rate in 2026.<\/p>\n

This projection is slightly below the UAE Central Bank’s forecast for this year of 4.9 per cent.<\/p>\n

AI roles in demand <\/b><\/p>\n

Michael Page’s UAE 2026 Salary Guide points to demand for roles in sectors such as data and analytics. With AI adoption accelerating, organisations are moving from experimentation to proper use of the technology.<\/p>\n

That shift is creating more demand for roles including AI engineers, AI product managers and AI-focused data engineers, those who do not simply build models, but integrate AI into business workflows. <\/p>\n

“While regional talent availability has grown, advanced AI skill sets remain scarce, making capability building and strategic hiring more critical than ever,” the guide said. “In the UAE, demand for data and AI professionals is intensifying”, with roles in generative AI, machine learning and data engineering growing rapidly. <\/p>\n

“Organisations are investing in upskilling initiatives and strategic hiring to meet the region\u2019s AI adoption goals, while seeking professionals who can translate models into business impact,” it added.<\/p>\n

Change in mindset <\/b><\/p>\n

Michael Page’s guide also points to a change in employees’ mindset. <\/p>\n

While 52 per cent are satisfied with their current pay, almost two-thirds are open to changing jobs in 2026. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor most of them, salary is the top driver, but work-life balance and career growth are becoming just as important,\u201d said Jon Ede, managing director for the Middle East at Michael Page. \u201cEmployers, in turn, are telling us they\u2019re finding it harder to both recruit and retain.\u201d<\/p>\n

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index in September indicated that non-oil private sector companies in the UAE raised the employment levels at the fastest rate since May, to account for increased business activity.<\/p>\n

In Dubai, rising new businesses led to a robust expansion in output and increasing employment across the emirate’s non-oil private sector, the report said.<\/p>\n

The rate of job creation was the quickest in a year, with firms showing \u201cmuch stronger optimism\u201d towards future activity in Dubai, S&P Global said.<\/p>\n

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Director: <\/strong>Scott Cooper<\/p>\n

Starring: <\/strong>Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young, Jeremy Strong<\/p>\n

Rating: <\/strong>4\/5<\/p>\n

THE BIO:<\/p>\n

Sabri Razouk, 74<\/p>\n

Athlete and fitness trainer\u00a0<\/p>\n

Married, father of six<\/p>\n

Favourite exercise: Bench press<\/p>\n

Must-eat weekly meal:\u00a0Steak with beans, carrots, broccoli, crust and corn<\/p>\n

Power drink: A glass of yoghurt<\/p>\n

Role model: Any good man<\/p>\n

Honeymoonish<\/p>\n

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Our family matters legal consultant<\/p>\n

Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Hassan Mohsen Elhais<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.<\/p>\n

The Vile<\/p>\n

Starring:\u00a0<\/strong>Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah<\/p>\n

Director: <\/strong>Majid Al Ansari<\/p>\n

Rating: <\/strong>4\/5<\/p>\n

ANALYSTS\u2019 TOP PICKS OF SAUDI BANKS IN 2019<\/p>\n

Analyst:<\/strong> Aqib Mehboob of Saudi Fransi Capital<\/p>\n

Top pick:<\/strong> National Commercial Bank<\/p>\n

Reason: <\/strong>It will be at the forefront of project financing for government-led projects<\/p>\n

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Analyst: <\/strong>Shabbir Malik of EFG-Hermes<\/p>\n

Top\u00a0pick:<\/strong> Al Rajhi Bank<\/p>\n

Reason:<\/strong> Defensive balance sheet, well positioned in retail segment and positively geared for rising rates<\/p>\n

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Analyst:<\/strong> Chiradeep Ghosh of Sico\u00a0Bank<\/p>\n

Top\u00a0pick:<\/strong> Arab National Bank<\/p>\n

Reason: <\/strong>Attractive valuation and good growth potential in terms of both balance sheet and dividends<\/p>\n

The specs<\/p>\n

Engine:<\/strong> 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo<\/p>\n

Power: <\/strong>261hp at 5,500rpm<\/p>\n

Torque:<\/strong> 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: <\/strong>9-speed auto<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption: <\/strong>6.9L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale:<\/strong> Now<\/p>\n

Price: <\/strong>From Dh117,059<\/p>\n

In numbers: PKK\u2019s money network in Europe<\/p>\n

Germany<\/strong>: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year \u2013 amount has trebled since 2010<\/p>\n

Revolutionary tax: <\/strong>Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from \u2018tax collection\u2019 around Marseille<\/p>\n

Extortion: <\/strong>Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm<\/p>\n

Drug trade: <\/strong>PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year<\/p>\n

Denmark: <\/strong>PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise \u201ctwo-digit million amounts\u201d<\/p>\n

Contributions: <\/strong>Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners<\/p>\n

TV channel: <\/strong>Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our legal columnist<\/p>\n

Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Yousef Al Bahar<\/p>\n

Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994<\/p>\n

Education:\u00a0<\/strong>Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers<\/p>\n

How being social media savvy can improve your well being<\/p>\n

Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a\u00a0personal trainer and a gym membership\u00a0simply by\u00a0watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.<\/p>\n

As social media apps\u00a0are\u00a0becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to\u00a0awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that \u201cindividuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube\u201d.<\/p>\n

Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active \u201cmost of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services\u201d.<\/p>\n

Torrena said that \u201cmost people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring\u201d.<\/p>\n

However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are \u201cmodern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications\u201d said Mrs Torrena.<\/p>\n

People can also connect with each other and exchange \u201ctips and notes, it\u2019s extremely healthy and fun\u201d.<\/p>\n

MATCH INFO<\/p>\n

Uefa Champions League semi-finals, second leg:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liverpool (0) v Barcelona (3), Tuesday, 11pm UAE<\/p>\n

Game is on BeIN Sports<\/p>\n

What can victims do?<\/p>\n

Always use only regulated platforms<\/p>\n

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion<\/p>\n

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)<\/p>\n

Report to local authorities<\/p>\n

Warn others to prevent further harm<\/p>\n

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fewer UAE professionals are able to successfully negotiate their salaries over the past 12 months amid an increasing…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":134459,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[174],"tags":[79,6671,179,18,19,17,227,67274,234,1702,1217,5386],"class_list":{"0":"post-134458","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-economy","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-business-team","10":"tag-economy","11":"tag-eire","12":"tag-ie","13":"tag-ireland","14":"tag-jobs","15":"tag-my-salary-latest-news-and-updates","16":"tag-personal-finance","17":"tag-standard","18":"tag-story","19":"tag-wages"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/134459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}