United Arab Emirates, well-established as a top destination for tourists, has recently been ranked a ‘Top 10’ destination for workers as well, according to the Relocating for Work survey conducted by Manpower Middle East in April. As part of a worldwide research paper carried out by Manpower Inc., a global employment services firm, 31,574 people in 27 countries were asked about their preferred work destinations. The robust job market of the UAE, known to attract an educated, quality workforce from all over the globe, ranked 6th internationally, behind the US, UK, Spain, Canada and Australia. Among workers already in the Middle East, the UAE was determined to be the preferred work destination, followed by Qatar (5th), Saudi Arabia (8th), and Bahrain (9th). The Gulf has emerged as a nucleus of opportunity, teaming with multinational corporations and attractive employment prospects. The rapid growth within the region has precipitated considerable demand for
