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Wages

The latest news and trends in salaries, labour market conditions and income ranges across industries

Business Bay in Dubai. Hiring in sectors such as technology and health care is expected to be strong this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE and Gulf jobs market sees selective hiring amid war-driven tourism slump

MoneyApril 28, 2026

'Will I face a travel ban after my friend used my BNPL account and didn't pay?'

MoneyFebruary 10, 2026

Business Extra host Salim A. Essaid speaks with Viacheslav Shakhov, managing partner at Cooper Fitch recruitment firm

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UAE jobs in 2026: Which sectors are hiring and how important are AI skills?

MoneyJanuary 30, 2026

Companies in the UAE are balancing rising costs with the need to retain key talent. Getty Images

Will UAE salaries increase in 2026?

MoneyJanuary 24, 2026

Businesses face a dilemma if they wish to withdraw benefits from employees, even if they are not included in formal contracts. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘Can an employer suddenly withdraw employee benefits?’

MoneyJanuary 12, 2026

Salary structures in the UAE can be complex. Antonie Robertson / The National

The biggest salary mistakes people make in the UAE

MoneyJanuary 03, 2026

My Salary Alok Kumar, founder, RuDo Wealth. Antonie Robertson/The National

‘I earn less as an entrepreneur but value long-term equity’

MoneyDecember 30, 2025

Jay Adrian Tolentino says financial coaching has given him far better returns than any other asset class. Victor Besa / The National

‘I aim to retire by 55 or sooner by investing in index funds’

MoneyDecember 16, 2025

Hemant Mundhra has considerable savings because of spending 28 years working in the UAE, investment returns and yields from properties in India. Antonie Robertson / The National

'From Dh8,000 in my first job to earning Dh40,000 as a start-up founder’

MoneyDecember 02, 2025

It is standard practice for a financial company to request proof of identity and address when dealing with a transaction. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘Can an investment firm ask for my documents to release funds?’

MoneyDecember 01, 2025

For decades, Saudi Arabia has drawn talent with global expertise through attractive compensation packages. Getty Images

Saudi Arabia is reshaping its expat pay model for the long term

MoneyNovember 30, 2025

Under UAE law, end-of-service entitlements must be paid within 14 days of the end of employment. Antonie Robertson / The National

Can UAE employees reclaim their gratuity if their company goes bankrupt?

MoneyNovember 29, 2025

General and mid-level roles in the UAE remain well supplied, supported by ongoing population inflows, according to a new Cooper Fitch report. Alamy

'Era of aggressive salary growth has cooled': UAE wages set to increase by 1.6% in 2026

MoneyNovember 25, 2025

There is no automatic state pension for foreign workers and no strict mandatory retirement age for expats in the private sector. Getty Images

Baby boomers in UAE delay retirement to maintain residency and meet rising costs

MoneyNovember 22, 2025

Many Gen Z candidates want a top-tier role immediately after graduating, which can lead to misalignment with employers, recruiters say. Getty Images

Recruiters in UAE warn young people against leaning solely on AI to create CVs

MoneyNovember 08, 2025

Wasim Ahmed says property and gold are the only asset classes he invests in. Photo: Banke International Properties

'I earn up to Dh100,000 a month in property sales'

MoneyNovember 04, 2025

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