Computer programming, one of the most in-demand professions in the world, is expected to become increasingly popular in the UAE after a deal was signed with leading technology companies.
On Saturday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced a national initiative in which major companies will train 100,000 youngsters in computer programming within five years.
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, IBM, LinkedIn, Nvidia and Facebook will collaborate in the programme.
The goal is to create 1,000 digital companies and increase government support for start-ups from Dh1.5 billion to Dh4bn ($408.4 million to $1.08bn).
Nevin Lewis, chief executive of Black and Grey Human Resources, said the training campaign would help to launch the careers of future leaders in the world of technology.
“Based on my recent UAE job market observations and recruitment experience, I can confidently say that you’ll be in luck,” he said.
“There are plenty of new programming jobs being created by ambitious tech entrepreneurs who are scouting for talent to collaborate with and bring ideas to life.
“However, don’t expect instant gratification – all programming careers take patience and attention to detail.
“You might consider getting your foot in the door by building your foundational knowledge and portfolio.
“Personally, I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that an entertaining application or sophisticated computer program all boils down to a string of code.”
Most programming jobs have a starting salary of Dh10,000 a month or more for entry-level positions.
Karuna Agarwal, director of Future Tense Human Resource Solutions, said salaries may also depend on a person's level of education and experience.
"With technical expertise at its base, professional prospects for coding are driven by the depth of both functional and industrial expertise.
With technical expertise at its base, professional prospects for coding are driven by the depth of both functional and industrial expertise.
“The UAE's persistent push for raising the bars of digitisation across the economy got a further boost with the latest announcement on the mega plan for coders.”
Here are some of the top jobs in computer programming and coding:
DevOps engineer
The entry-level monthly salary of a DevOps engineer starts from Dh12,500. It rises to Dh25,000 for mid-level jobs and Dh35,000 for senior level positions.
These engineers are IT professionals who work with software developers, system operators and other production IT staff to oversee code releases and deployments.
Full stack developer
The entry-level salary for this profession starts at Dh10,000, rising to Dh18,000 for mid-level posts and Dh25,000 for senior positions.
A full stack developer is a web developer or engineer who works on the front and back ends of a website or app.
“This means they can tackle projects that involve databases, building user-facing websites, or even work with clients during the planning phase of projects,” Mr Lewis said.
“There’s often not a black-and-white distinction between front-end and back-end development. Full stack developers are jacks-of-all-trades.”
Software application developer
This job comes with a starting salary of Dh10,000 a month for entry-level positions, Dh18,000 for mid-level roles and Dh30,000 for senior jobs.
Application developers are also known as software developers or software architects. They are responsible for developing and modifying source code for software applications, which help customers with computer programs.
They design computer applications, such as games and custom software.
Back-end developer/engineer
The starting salary for this role is Dh10,000 for entry-level, Dh12,000 for mid-level and Dh30,000 for senior level.
A back-end engineer designs, builds and maintains the server of web applications. They must also know programming languages.
Mr Lewis said some of the in-demand programming languages were Python, JavaScript, Java, HTML5, Oracle PL/SQL, PERL, Ruby / Ruby on Rails, C++, PHP and Swift.
Front-end developer/engineer
A front-end engineer works with designers to make a website functional, user-friendly and fast.
These jobs are in high demand, particularly for those who are skilled in developing websites for mobile devices.
Entry-level salaries start at Dh10,000 and rise to Dh15,000 for mid-level jobs and Dh30,000 for senior positions.
UX developer
A user experience (UX) engineer builds and designs digital products such as websites and apps.
This is one of the most in-demand jobs in the world of programming, as companies around the world strengthen their digital services.
The starting salary for entry-level positions is Dh10,000, mid-level positions can earn a starting salary of Dh15,000 and senior roles can reach Dh30,000.
Quality assurance/test analyst
This profession has the same starting salary as a UX developer.
A quality assurance analyst reviews the website or software product before it is released to the public.
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Tax authority targets shisha levy evasion
The Federal Tax Authority will track shisha imports with electronic markers to protect customers and ensure levies have been paid.
Khalid Ali Al Bustani, director of the tax authority, on Sunday said the move is to "prevent tax evasion and support the authority’s tax collection efforts".
The scheme’s first phase, which came into effect on 1st January, 2019, covers all types of imported and domestically produced and distributed cigarettes. As of May 1, importing any type of cigarettes without the digital marks will be prohibited.
He said the latest phase will see imported and locally produced shisha tobacco tracked by the final quarter of this year.
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Company Profile
Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million
Yahya Al Ghassani's bio
Date of birth: April 18, 1998
Playing position: Winger
Clubs: 2015-2017 – Al Ahli Dubai; March-June 2018 – Paris FC; August – Al Wahda
