The UAE job market ranked as the most promising market in the world for employment opportunities in the third quarter of 2025. As per ManpowerGroup, around 48% of employers in the UAE are planning to hire, which is a number that leads all 42 nations surveyed. The robust hiring sentiment shows the country’s ongoing economic diversification and population growth, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Why the UAE Leads the Global Job Market?
The ManpowerGroup Q3 2025 Employment Outlook Survey reviewed employment plans from more than 42000 employers across 42 nations. The research found that the UAE tops the survey, followed by India (42%), Costa Rica (41%), and Brazil (33%). On the other hand, Hong Kong, Hungary, and Romania are the weakest markets during the same period for job seekers.
This increase in employment chances shows the growing economy of the UAE due to zero income tax, low corporate tax, and a business-friendly environment. Notably, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have seen a significant growth in population and an influx of professionals and employees.
Sectors Driving the Hiring Boom
- Transport and Logistics
- Automotive
- Energy and Utilities
- Consumer Goods and Services
- Finance and AI-Driven Services
According to Cooper Fitch, the UAE has recorded an increase of 4% in job growth among the GCC nations in the second quarter of this year. Moreover, a significant change from strategy development to team implementation and execution, especially in high-tech and financial sectors, is one of the reasons behind this growth.
Hiring Plans and Company Insights that boost the UAE job market
The research of the ManpowerGroup has found the insights mentioned below:
- 40% of UAE employers anticipate increasing their workforce
- 16% plan reductions
- 42% foresee no change
- 1% remain uncertain
Moreover, a deep research has also revealed that 37 percent are hiring to expand the existing role in their companies. On the other hand, 27 percent are investing in new ventures in their sectors.
Detailed Hiring Breakdown by Company Size
- 27% of employers aim to recruit 1,000–5,000 employees
- 27% plan to hire over 5,000 workers
- 26% plan to recruit 250–999 staff
- 25% aim for 50–249 hires
- 16% will hire 10–49 employees
- 16% expect to recruit fewer than 10 people
Notably, 54 percent of companies are planning to hire more than 1000 employees.
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