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Are a recent hiring freeze and AI gaining ground related?
Hiring activity saw its sharpest fall since August 2020 in 2Q
Hiring plans soften as exposed industries like hospitality, trade eye hiring freezes, pay cuts
The survey shows a net employment outlook (NEO) of 17%
The talent market has been surprisingly resilient despite the ongoing war, but the real stress test lies in the weeks ahead
Cooper Fitch, TASC, and other recruiters tell us the market hasn’t flinched, but the stress test comes as the war…
Labor market grew 8.9% in 3Q
The number of companies also grew at 6.6% in 3Q
UAE salary growth to slow in 2026 amid heightened competition
The UAE led the GCC in 3Q hiring, with employment rising 3% q-o-q
October rate cut highly likely amid growing job market risks
The Fed Chair also flagged a potential halt to its quantitative tightening policy
UAE leads GCC in 2Q hiring
The Dubai International Financial Center and ADGM each posted a 2% increase in investment-related hiring
The downside of Dubai’s popularity among expats? Stagnant salaries
Employers no longer have to offer as many incentives to bring in talent
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