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Entry-level and blue-collar roles are climbing in the UAE as white-collar<\/strong> hiring slows<\/strong>, Khaleej Times<\/a> reports, citing industry experts. Last year, white-collar hires dropped 21%, but blue-collar jobs surged by 69%, according to a study by Innovations Group<\/a>.. <\/p>\n

Entry-level roles \u2014 like sales executives, receptionists, and warehouse associates \u2014 are booming as more businesses set up shop in the UAE<\/strong>, said Innovations Group\u2019s Director Nikhil Nanda.<\/p>\n

Blue-collar jobs are riding a wave of infrastructure expansion and increased port activity<\/strong>, fueled by geopolitical shifts redirecting cargo traffic through UAE ports. Construction workers, logistics staff, and port managers are in high demand.<\/p>\n

White-collar jobs are mainly declining as global firms centralize their support functions away from the UAE<\/strong>, Nanda said. While some experts attribute this to rising automation, others expect the trend to be short-lived.<\/p>\n

UAE businesses\u2019 expanding automation process will increase demand for tech-based jobs in 2025<\/strong> across several sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, and robotics, Aws Ismail, general manager, Marc Ellis, Dubai, said. Meanwhile, healthcare and logistics are expected to witness steady hiring, thanks to government-led diversification and green initiatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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