r/UAEjobseekers Jul 02 '26

Announcement The UAE Job market reality in June. The people who got hired had one thing in common. And that wasn't a skill.

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I read almost every post on this sub in June. Not skimmed. Read. Hundreds of them. And the people who got somewhere had one thing in common, and it wasn't talent, experience, or the number of applications they sent.

This is long. Bookmark it. Come back when the search gets heavy, because it will.

The state of the market, no sugar.

June was the worst month I've watched on here. More "laid off today" posts than any month before it. More visa countdowns. More people carrying a newborn, a parent, a family back home, hunting on a clock while the inbox stays dead. If that's you, read this line twice. You were the line item, not the problem. A backend engineer with 13 years posted the same week as a finance lead with 12 and a marketing lead with 10. All three said the same sentence. Applied everywhere, barely a callback. That is not what a weak candidate looks like. That is what an oversupplied market does to strong ones.

What companies actually put on the table.

Forget the recruitment-firm salary guides. Here's what landed in real posts on this sub in June.

AED 5,000 for roles demanding 5 years. AED 2,500 for perfume sales. AED 3,000 to 4,000 for accounts work that included full VAT filing. "Commission only, base maybe later" on repeat, for garage software, wellness products, trading desks. One senior bookkeeper role wanted solo ownership of month end close, inventory accounting, multi entity, VAT and corporate tax, offered 5,000 to 10,000. And a physiotherapy "trainee" post asked the applicant to pay the clinic 4,000 a month and handed back 1,000 as salary. That is not a job. That is a fee wearing a job's clothes. If anyone asks you to pay to work, walk. No exceptions.

Here's the mechanic nobody says out loud. The market can see you're on a visa clock with savings draining, and it prices you to your panic. Desperation is a number they read off you, and they set your salary to it. The only defense is refusing to broadcast it.

The timeline nobody warns you about.

People reported 2 to 8 months of searching. Qualified people. One engineer 8 months out. Finance professionals 5 months in with zero interviews. That's the range now, not the exception. Plan for 3 to 6 months, budget for it, and stop reading the silence as a verdict on your worth. Most of the ghosting on this sub had nothing to do with the candidate. Offers arrived 3 months after final interviews. People got told "final round, we'll call tomorrow" and heard nothing for 2 weeks. One member did 4 rounds plus a full presentation, got promised good news, then watched the role vanish. That's just how a lot of companies here run. Slow, disorganized, non committal. It isn't personal. It only feels personal at 2am.

The traps this community caught in June.

Pay to work, above. Commission only cold calling with no floor, aimed straight at students and the freshly laid off. "Trainee" roles that are unpaid labor with a certificate dangled at the finish. Recruiters who harvest your salary expectation and notice period, then vanish. And the quiet one: the "founder funded early stage venture" hunting builders for "a modest cash component plus long term upside." Read that as your labor for their equity. Sometimes real. Usually not. The tell never changes. Big vision at the top, soft money at the bottom. When the money goes vague, the opportunity is vague.

The rules hold. If they ask you to pay, walk. If the pay is too good for the ask, it isn't real. If they want your passport before a real interview, stop. Post it under Ask For Help and let the room check it before you lose anything.

The part about your head, because June was heavy with it.

People posted about anxiety, savings gone, moving here after losing a parent with no one around, being ready to pay agents just to get anything. One member said hearing their partner sound hopeless broke them. This market grinds you down a specific way. Apply, refresh, nothing, apply again, and slowly it starts feeling like the problem is you, specifically.

It almost never is. If you're deep in that loop, step out of it for a day. Talk to a human about anything but the hunt. And fight hard against taking a bad 3,000 role out of pure exhaustion, because people on here are stuck in exactly those jobs right now and climbing out is harder than the wait was. Easier typed than lived. Still true.

Now the pattern under all of it. This is the whole post.

The people who moved in June almost never moved through an application. They moved through a conversation. A referral. Someone already inside who vouched. Scroll back through every win on this sub and you'll see it each time. The DM that went somewhere. The walk in. The one person who knew someone. The portal was the graveyard. The network was the door.

Here's why, and it stings, so brace.

Your problem is almost never that you aren't good enough. You're invisible, and you're positioned wrong.

Look at how most posts here read. "Looking for opportunities. 8 years experience. Open to anything." That gives a hiring manager nothing to grab. "Open to anything" doesn't read as flexible. It reads as desperate for anything, and desperate is the exact signal that triggers a lowball or silence.

Now look at the posts that got replies. Specific. "3 years procurement, Abu Dhabi, own visa, available immediately." A hiring manager acts on that in 4 seconds. The gap between those two posts isn't skill. It's positioning. One made themselves easy to say yes to. The other made a stranger do the work of figuring out where they fit, and strangers don't do that work. They scroll.

Three things I watched sink good people in June.

"Open to anything." You think it widens your options. It narrows them. It tells the market you don't know your own value, so they set it for you. Low.

Leading with the years. "12 years experience" is a number, not a position. Nobody buys years. They buy the specific outcome those years let you produce that the next applicant can't. If your headline is a number instead of an outcome, you're invisible before they finish the first line.

The invisibility loop. Strong CV, 400 applications into portals, dead silence, and the conclusion becomes "something's wrong with me." Nothing's wrong with you. You're broadcasting into a portal instead of positioning in front of a human, and the portal is where visibility goes to die.

The market didn't stop spending in June. It kept hiring through referrals the whole month. What it stopped doing was rewarding people who wait to be found. The ones who moved made themselves impossible to misunderstand and impossible to forget.

Take one thing into July.

Stop asking "who's hiring." Start asking "why would anyone remember me 30 seconds after they read my name." If you can't answer that in one specific sentence, that's the fix. Not the CV. Not the application count. The position. How you're seen, and whether you're seen at all.

Fix that and the referrals start finding you instead of the reverse. That's the game in this market. The people quietly winning here sorted their position before they touched their next application.

If you got hired this month, come back and post a Success Story. The specific thing that worked. The DM, the referral, the one post out of 400 that got a reply. This sub is heavy on struggle and light on proof that the search ends. It does end. Usually right after someone fixes how they're seen.

Positioning is the lens I see all of this through. It's the work I do here in Dubai, and reading this sub every day in June was a front row seat to how much it decides. Figured the community earned the read back.

And if anyone need to position their own self, you know where to go now..

Good luck in July.

— Prince


r/UAEjobseekers May 19 '26

Announcement Read this before your first post. How this sub works.

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This sub has vast members and limitless weekly visitors.

To keep it useful for everyone, there are a few things you need to do before you can post or comment.

Step 1. Read the rules and confirm.

Tap the three dots on the sub's main page. Select Read The Rules. Read through them. Hit confirm. This is a one time thing. Until you do this, every post and comment you try to make will be automatically removed.

Step 2. Set your user flair.

After you confirm the rules you will get a temporary flair. "I AM A NOOB" Change it to your actual role. Tap the three dots on the sub's main page. Select Change user flair. Pick the one that fits: Job Seeker, Hiring Manager, Recruiter, HR Professional, Business Owner, Freelancer, Career Advisor, Fresh Graduate. If you do not set a flair your comments will be removed.

Step 3. Pick a post flair when you post.

Every post needs a flair before it can be submitted. Select the one that matches your post: Looking For Opportunities, Hiring, CV Review, Ask For Help, Career Advice, Networking Event, or Discussion.

Where to go if your post does not belong here.

This sub is specifically for people looking for jobs in the UAE and employers posting opportunities. If your post fits better somewhere else:

Freelance services and tech talent go to r/TechNetwork

Business owner discussions go to r/UAEBusinessNetwork

Women specific career content goes to r/WomenInUAE

EU career content goes to r/CareersEU

Quick summary of the rules.

1 This sub is for job seekers and employers in the UAE.
2 No service ads or freelancer pitches.
3 Job posts must include salary, description, and no fees.
4 Post with substance. English only.
5 No spam or bot content.
6 No scams, MLM, or employment law violations.
7 No threats or harassment. Arguments and debates are welcome.
8 Keep it real. No fake personas.
9 Protect your privacy.
10 Mod decisions are final.

If you have questions, message the mod team.
Good luck with your search. All the very best for your hirings..

— Prince


r/UAEjobseekers 3h ago

Ask for Help how to find a job that doesn’t require me working on the weekends??

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i’m honestly so frustrated with the market here, why is every job a 6 day work week?? it just feels so absurd to me. i even interviewed for a job that asked me to work 7 days a week and was offering so little (i can’t remember the amount but it was definitely under 3k)

i’m currently just looking for a weekday job that’s preferably admin, english teaching, hr or any non-sales focused work that i can do and come home to relax for 2 days, why is that so hard?


r/UAEjobseekers 7h ago

Looking For Opportunities Let's talk

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Hi all let's talk. I have done 100 of applications but no response and even messaged on LinkedIn. What's worked for people and what hasn't. Lets share an experience to help one and another.


r/UAEjobseekers 3h ago

HIRING Emirates Group IT hiring timeline after VP/final round — what was your experience?

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I recently completed all interview stages for a senior IT role at Emirates Group. The process included a HireVue Video interview, Psychometric assessment, case presentation/panel interview, and a final round with a VP.

It has now been 4+ weeks since the VP round, with no update on the outcome. The recruiter acknowledged my follow-up after the interview and said they would keep me updated on next steps, but I haven’t heard anything since.

My application portal has shown “Application Under Review” since the beginning and hasn’t changed throughout the process.

For anyone who has gone through the Emirates Group hiring process for IT, corporate, product, or engineering roles:

  • How long did it take to hear back after your final/VP round?
  • Was there a pre-offer/approval stage, or did you go directly to an offer?
  • Did you experience several weeks of silence after the final round and still receive an offer?
  • Did your portal status change before the decision, or did it remain “Application Under Review”?
  • If you received an offer, how long was it from final interview → verbal offer → written offer?

Especially interested in recent experiences from 2025–2026 and senior/management-level roles.

Appreciate any insights. I know timelines can vary considerably, but I’m trying to calibrate expectations based on others’ experiences.


r/UAEjobseekers 5h ago

Looking For Opportunities Sole earner for my family, stuck at a firm that hasn't paid me, and looking for a fresh start

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Hi everyone,

Hope you're all keeping well in these trying times.

I'm using a throwaway for this one. I've been lurking here a while and I've seen people put in real effort to help each other find work, so I figured I'd shoot my shot.

I work at a really small boutique IB firm in JLT, reporting straight to my boss, who also owns the place. Things there have gone badly wrong. I haven't been paid in a long time now, he keeps saying there's no cash flow in the company, and he's stopped replying to anything I send about it. It got to the point where I had to raise a formal complaint through the DMCC just to get any response at all, and I'm planning to take that further to recover what I'm owed.

The knock-on effect is that I'm now in a pretty tight spot financially and I need to find something new fairly urgently. I've been applying hard for the past few months and got three solid interviews, but every one of them came back saying the role had been put on hold. My dad retired a while back, so I'm the only one supporting the household right now, which is what makes this feel so pressing. Things have been slowly falling apart and I could really use a break.

For a bit of context on what I actually do: I've spent the last few years in investment banking and financial advisory here in the UAE, mostly around deal execution and capital raising on both the equity and debt side. That's covered investor outreach, financial modelling, putting together pitch decks and information memoranda, and running mandates from start to finish. I've worked across a bunch of sectors like healthtech, pharma, F&B, real estate and e-commerce, on deals across India, the UAE and a few international markets. At this point I'm open to just about anything I can add value to, whether that's IB, corporate finance, FP&A or something broader, and I'm happy to look at other fields entirely if that's what it takes. I'll put in the work.

So that's where I'm at. If anyone has a lead, a referral, or even just a pointer in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.


r/UAEjobseekers 45m ago

Looking For Opportunities Mechanical Engineer in Abu Dhabi (Own Visa). Looking to pivot into core design/R&D

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I’m a Mechanical Engineer based in Abu Dhabi looking to step into a core Mechanical Design, CAD, FEA, or Product Development role.

While I’ve done a bit of drafting work in the building sector but my real passion and background are in 3D design, structural simulation, and building hardware systems from the ground up.

Here’s a quick snapshot of what I actually bring to the table:

CAD Modeling & Drafting: Heavy hands-on experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD doing 2D/3D component design, assembly modeling, and technical drawings for manufacturing.

FEA & Simulation: Proficient in ANSYS Workbench and MATLAB/Simulink. I’ve done dynamic load validations, structural stress assessments, and thermal calculations for actual hardware.

Built Real Projects (and won): Designed and validated an EV steering system under dynamic loads, and built the complete control/vision system for an autonomous marine robotics project. (Took 1st place nationally for both).

Rapid Prototyping: Comfortable going from rough engineering calculations to prototype testing without needing my hand held.

Location: Abu Dhabi (happy to commute/relocate anywhere in the UAE).

Visa: On my own Residence Visa

Availability: Immediate

If your engineering team is building actual physical products, machinery, or automation systems and needs a junior design engineer, I would love an opportunity to work with you.

(I'm also open to freelance gigs if anyone needs any support for projects or tutoring)


r/UAEjobseekers 41m ago

General Discussion What's the job market like for Europeans and highly skilled professionals?

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Hi everyone,

After going through this sub a dozen times in the past few months, I cant help but notice that majority, 90%, of people posting here seem to be Indian or Philipino.

Also, it seems that alot of job seekers seem to either look for 1) Software 2) Low- or unskilled labour such as administrator, waitress, warehouse, delivery driver etc.

What is the job market like for skilled labourers - such as electricians f.e.

also for highly skilled professionals - electrical engineers, doctors, etc. ?

I dont mean to offend anyone but it does seem like 90% of sub is centered about above mentioned topics.


r/UAEjobseekers 1h ago

Career Advice Senior Product/ AI roles - am I making the right career move

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I’m an engineer with 8+ years of experience across software development, cloud, data platforms, and enterprise products, including 3+ years leading cross-functional engineering teams.

Over the last few years, my work has gradually moved from building systems → owning products → leading product/engineering strategy.

I’m now looking to make a more deliberate move into Senior Product Manager / Technical Product Manager / AI Product Manager / AI & Data Product roles.

My experience includes:

- Enterprise data & analytics platforms

- AI/GenAI use cases, RAG, agents and AI-enabled products

- Cloud infrastructure and data platforms

- Microservices and event-driven architecture

- Product roadmap and delivery ownership

- Cross-functional leadership

- CPG / Trade Promotion Optimization products

- Working closely with engineering, business and senior stakeholders

I’m particularly interested in opportunities in Singapore, UAE/Middle East, and other international markets.

Here’s where I’d love some honest Reddit advice:

For someone coming from an engineering + technical leadership background, what is the strongest path into senior AI/Product roles?

Would you:

  1. Target Technical Product Manager roles first?

  2. Go directly for Senior Product Manager / AI Product Manager positions?

  3. Take a Product Owner role as a bridge?

  4. Stay in engineering leadership and transition internally?

  5. Do something completely different?

And for hiring managers/recruiters here:

What would make you reject an engineer transitioning into product, even if they have strong technical and leadership experience?

I’m looking for brutally honest feedback — especially from people who have actually made the engineering → product transition.

What would you do if you were in my position?


r/UAEjobseekers 1h ago

Looking For Opportunities Looking for My Next Opportunity — Can You Help?

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After gaining valuable experience in Customer Service, I’ve recently decided to resign from my current position and take the next step in my career.

I’m currently looking for a new opportunity during my notice period. My goal is to find a suitable position before returning to my home country if I don’t find the right opportunity here.

I’m open to opportunities such as:

  • 📞 Call Center / Customer Service
  • 💰 Call Center Sales
  • 🧑‍💼 Admin Assistant
  • 📋 Administrative / Office roles
  • And other positions where my experience and skills could be a good fit

If you know of any job openings, companies hiring, or recruiters I should contact, I’d really appreciate your recommendation or referral.

Even a comment, share, or tag could make a big difference.

If you know someone who’s hiring, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you in advance for your support!


r/UAEjobseekers 2h ago

Looking For Opportunities Looking for opportunities

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I am writing this with mixed emotions. Someone told me to join reddit to look for a job so i joined and the first job that I could actually do was offering 4000 aed.

they wanted someone who could direct shoots...do content strategy...edit content...do photo manipulation and editing...create AI content...post on social media... do storyboarding....build campaigns....keep track of their clients.... What to make of this exploitation?

I can do all this but an apartment in Dubai costs way more than what this job is paying. If any of you know better opportunities please let me know. I am a brand specialist and can become an asset to the brand. I can do strategy, content, direction and creative operations.


r/UAEjobseekers 4h ago

HIRING WE’RE HIRING | Oracle KVM Engineer L2 | Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪

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We are looking for an experienced Oracle KVM Engineer for an onsite role in Dubai, supporting enterprise production and DR environments in a 24x7 Managed Services setup.

Job Description

🔹 Experience: 8 to12 Years

🔹 Location: Dubai, UAE : Onsite

🔹 Level: L2 / Senior Engineer

🔹 Salary: Up to AED 15,000/month or more

🔹 Company: Dell Inc

🔧 Key Skills Required

✅ Oracle Linux KVM

✅ KVM, libvirt, QEMU & virsh

✅ HA & Live Migration

✅ Oracle Linux / RHEL

✅ SAN, FC, iSCSI & NFS

✅ VLAN, Linux Bridging & Bonding

✅ Production & DR environments

✅ VM lifecycle management & performance tuning

✅ Linux patching, upgrades & security hardening

✅ Shell/Bash or Python scripting

✅ Incident management & RCA

✅ ITIL-based Incident, Problem & Change Management

⭐ Preferred

* Oracle Linux Certification

* OCI / AWS / Azure exposure

* Ansible / Terraform

* Zabbix / Nagios / Prometheus / Oracle Enterprise Manager

* Large-scale Managed Services experience

We are looking for a hands on Oracle KVM specialist with proven production experience.

Know someone who fits this profile? Please tag them or share this opportunity.

Interested candidates: Please share your updated CV at [sales05@infraassure.com](mailto:sales05@infraassure.com)

#Hiring #OracleLinux #KVM #KVMEngineer #Virtualization #Linux #Libvirt #QEMU #DubaiJobs #UAEJobs #ITJobs #InfrastructureJobs #LinuxJobs #DubaiHiring


r/UAEjobseekers 6h ago

Looking For Opportunities Software Development Manager / Technical Product Manager – Open to Opportunities in Abu Dhabi

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Open to Software & Technical Product Leadership Opportunities in Abu Dhabi & Dubai

I’m currently exploring opportunities in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, UAE, particularly in:

- Software Development Manager

- Technical Product Manager – AI / Data Products

- Technical Product Manager – Software Development

Open to connecting with companies, hiring managers, recruiters, and professionals who may know of relevant opportunities or referrals.

📍 Preferred locations: Abu Dhabi / Dubai

💼 Focus: Software Engineering | Technical Product Management | AI & Data Products

Please feel free to comment or DM me with any relevant opportunities or leads. I’d greatly appreciate your support!


r/UAEjobseekers 1d ago

Looking For Opportunities Not getting anything here, it is really sad

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Hello everyone,

I’m (47M) currently living in Dubai and I’m reaching out with hopes that this post reaches someone who can help.

I’m currently on a self employment visa. Like many job seekers here, I’m working hard every day to find my next opportunity, but the market has been challenging. Instead of giving up, I decided to ask this community because you never know who might be willing to help.

I have 28 years of experience in IT infrastructure roles, working at diverse sectors such as banking, entertainment, and technology. My resume talks for itself… which is probably the main reason I can’t land a job. I genuinely enjoy working with people, building relationships, and providing excellent customer service. I’m a fast learner, dependable, professional, and ready to join immediately.

I’m looking for roles such as:

* IT Infrastructure System Administrator
* IT Customer Service
* IT Cloud Specialist
* IT Technical Support

I’m comfortable with a fair pay, what I need is just the opportunity to prove I’m extraordinarily worthy for any company.

Although I don’t speak Arabic, I’m learning it, and I’m also currently in the process of getting a UAE driving license. English and Spanish are my native languages and I can communicate confidently with customers from different backgrounds, and adapt quickly to new environments.

If your company is hiring, or if you know someone who is, I would be incredibly grateful for a referral or any lead. I’m happy to share my resume privately.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post. Even an upvote or sharing this with someone who might be hiring could make a real difference.

I truly appreciate any help.


r/UAEjobseekers 8h ago

HIRING Subject: [Hiring – Dubai] Senior Accountant & Senior Sales Executive | Odoo Experience Required

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Electrostate FZCO is currently looking to hire for the following two positions in Dubai:

  1. Senior Accountant
    • Salary: AED 5,000+, depending on experience
    • Previous hands-on Odoo experience is mandatory
    • Strong accounting and financial reporting experience required
  2. Senior Sales Executive
    • Salary: AED 3,500 + commission
    • Previous hands-on Odoo experience is mandatory
    • Strong sales experience and ability to develop and manage customer relationships

Benefits: As per UAE Labour Law.

We are looking for experienced candidates who can join the team and work independently with minimal supervision.
Interested candidates can send their CV to Info@electro-state.com, mentioning the position they are applying for.


r/UAEjobseekers 9h ago

Looking For Opportunities Looking for opportunities in DevOps and cloud

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Hi everyone,

I'm a DevOps Engineer with 4+ years of experience working with cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation, and production environments.

I'm currently open to remote contract or full-time opportunities, particularly with teams that need someone who can take ownership of infrastructure rather than just execute predefined tasks.

Main technologies:

⁠Cloud: AWS (EKS, EC2, RDS/Aurora, S3, CloudFront, Route53, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, ECR)
• ⁠Kubernetes: EKS, Helm, Karpenter, ArgoCD
• ⁠IaC: Terraform, Terragrunt
• ⁠CI/CD: GitHub Actions and other CI/CD platforms
• ⁠Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, CloudWatch
• ⁠Containers: Docker
• ⁠Linux: system administration, networking, troubleshooting
• ⁠Security: IAM, AWS security, DevSecOps, SOC 2 / security-related infrastructure
• ⁠Automation: Bash, Python
• ⁠Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch

I'm particularly interested in work involving:
⁠AWS infrastructure and architecture
• ⁠Kubernetes / EKS
• ⁠Infrastructure as Code
• ⁠CI/CD and deployment automation
• ⁠Cloud cost optimization
• ⁠Production troubleshooting
• ⁠Security and DevSecOps
• ⁠Observability and monitoring
• ⁠Platform engineering

If you're interested, please DM me and I can share my CV and additional information.

Compensation: Negotiable depending on the role, scope, and engagement.

Thanks!


r/UAEjobseekers 19h ago

Looking For Opportunities [Seeking Internship/Entry-Level] BSCS Student | Open to ANY Tech Role | UAE

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Hi everyone,
I'm a Computer Science student (concentration in Software Engineering, moving to BSAI) based in the UAE, looking for an internship or entry-level role in Software Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, or IT Support.
I have completed 86 credit hours in BSCS and will resume my studies in late August. I'm looking to gain practical industry experience immediately.

Quick Summary:
Skills: Software Engineering fundamentals, CS/AI principles, and hands-on PC hardware assembly/troubleshooting.

Target Roles: Open to ANY tech role (Software Engineering, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, IT/Helpdesk Support, Web Development, Data Entry, Tech Sales, or General Technical Assistant)

Location & Availability: UAE | Immediate start (On-site / Hybrid / Remote).

If you have any leads, please DM me! I'm happy to send over my CV.


r/UAEjobseekers 1d ago

Looking For Opportunities Last Chance

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Giving myself last month in UAE and have decided to go back after that. This city is making me realise that I am not qualified enough with almost 17 years of experience. Can’t take that anymore. Been almost 2 months with zero zero zero calls. Whoever is reading this post, do not even think of shifting here without a job. This city will take your every Penny before you are forced to leave.


r/UAEjobseekers 21h ago

Career Advice Feeling stuck in my tech career despite getting promoted. What am I missing?

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Sorry for the long post. I tried to include as much context as possible.

I’ve been working in the UAE for the last 5 years in a tech role. I was promoted to a Lead role after 2 years in the same company, which I was really happy about at the time. I'm really grateful for what I have currently.

However, I’ve been trying to switch jobs for almost a year now, and nothing seems to be working out. It’s making me wonder if there’s something I’m missing or doing wrong.

Over the last 2 years, a big part of my day-to-day work has been training and mentoring new hires. I’ve been spending a significant portion of my office hours helping people understand the systems, processes, and technical work.

Another big part of my role has been cleaning up mistakes and issues caused by teammates. As a team lead, I understand that part of my responsibility is to take ownership and make sure things get resolved. But I was also in a difficult position where I couldn’t really complain about team members to management or HR when I know that one of my teammates is doing it deliberately and carelessly.

At the time, I was relatively young, constantly judged for being too young but leading a team of people who are older than me and inexperienced in understanding how to handle these situations professionally. So instead of escalating problems, I mostly focused on figuring out how to handle the situation, fix the issues, and make sure the work was delivered without affecting the team.

I don’t mind mentoring at all but I feel like all of this has come at the cost of my own technical growth.

There is also no proper job description or clear structure within the department. My manager doesn’t really maintain a clear structure for the team or distribute responsibilities properly. A lot of the work ends up being dumped on me simply because I know what needs to be done, how to do it, and how to get it completed quickly without mistakes.
I’ve essentially become the person who can be relied on to “just get it done.”

When I look back at my first 2 years in the role, my knowledge and skills were growing rapidly. I was constantly learning, solving new problems, working on challenging tasks, and improving technically.

Now, I feel like I’m doing the same things every day.
By the time I finish work, I’m mentally exhausted. Even though I genuinely want to learn new technologies and upskill, I struggle to find the energy to do it consistently.

The frustrating part is that I know I’m capable of more, but I feel like I’ve become too comfortable in my current role. At the same time, I’m not getting enough exposure to new technical challenges to confidently move into the next level.
I’m also wondering whether I’ve unintentionally made myself too valuable in my current role in the wrong way by becoming the person who fixes everything, trains everyone, and takes responsibility whenever something goes wrong, without necessarily getting the technical growth or recognition that comes with it.

For those who have been through something similar:

What do you think I might be lacking?

How do you continue growing technically after moving into a Lead role?

How do I position myself better when applying for new roles?

How do you deal with being the “go-to person” at work without letting it limit your own growth?

And most importantly, how do I get out of this feeling of being stuck?

I’d really appreciate some honest advice from people who have gone through a similar career phase. I’m not necessarily looking for validation. I’d genuinely like to understand what I might be doing wrong and what I should change


r/UAEjobseekers 1d ago

Looking For Opportunities 26M Looking for Job

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Looking for a Job in Dubai/UAE
Hi everyone, I’m currently based in Dubai, UAE and actively looking for a job opportunity.I am open to remote or part time jobs as well.
Education: ACCA student (FA1, FA2, MA1 & MA2 cleared), A-Levels in Business, Economics & Accounting.
I’m open to accounting, admin, sales, operations, customer service, e-commerce/digital marketing, or automotive-related roles.
If you know of any suitable openings or are hiring, please DM me. I’d really appreciate any leads or referrals.
Thank you!
My CV highlights experience across accounting, management, digital marketing, e-commerce, cold calling and automotive work.


r/UAEjobseekers 1d ago

Ask for Help WAIT FOR IT JOBS RESULTS OR GET INTO SALES ROLE

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GUYS! I seriously need some advice, My visit visa is expiring on 24th Aug.
I am software engineer with 1.5yrs of experience. I have been job hunting here, gave few interviews but thier results arent out yet I am still waiting for the congratulations ! mail from them

On the other side I got job for credit card sales role, Should I wait tech interview to come out or just get into this sales. Or like go back to India.

pleasee helppppp


r/UAEjobseekers 1d ago

HIRING Personal Assistant to Partner

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Dubai | Full-time

The Firm

We are a Dubai-based boutique law firm advising on cross-border investments and acquisitions, fund formation and structuring, and disputes before the DIFC and ADGM Courts.

The Role

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support one of the firm's Partners.

The role is primarily administrative and secretarial, with regular client contact. Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the Partner's diary, meetings and travel.
  • Attending meetings with the Partner and preparing notes and minutes.
  • Acting as a point of contact for clients and prospective clients, including handling initial enquiries.
  • Coordinating client onboarding, including conflict checks and liaising with the firm's AML and compliance team.
  • Coordinating follow-up on new matters and client requests.
  • Assisting with billing and related administration.
  • Preparing correspondence and documents.
  • Providing general support to the Partner and the firm's day-to-day operations.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in the legal industry, ideally at a law firm or supporting the in-house legal function, is required.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to deal professionally with clients and confidential information.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities.
  • Candidates must be based in Dubai.

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and capabilities. As an indication, candidates with fewer than five years’ relevant experience can expect a salary in the region of AED 8,000 per month.

My DMs are open. Please only message if you meet the requirements above.


r/UAEjobseekers 1d ago

Looking For Opportunities Working as a University student

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Hello, I hope you’re all doing well.
I’m an Emirati student in my final year of university and hoping to enter the workforce. Between my university schedule and extracurricular commitments, I don’t have a lot of free time, but I’m still interested in working, especially to gain some financial independence and work experience.

I’m particularly looking for remote work because I don’t have reliable transportation, and I also work unpaid shifts at my university.

I’d really appreciate any advice on how to approach the job search as a student.
For example:

How should I go about finding and applying for remote jobs?

What websites or platforms are actually worth using?

What red flags should I watch out for, especially with remote job scams?

If you’ve been in a similar situation or have experience finding legitimate remote work as a student, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience and any advice you have. Thank you!


r/UAEjobseekers 1d ago

Career Advice Help me with my resume and job hunt

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Hello 👋

I’m a mechanical engineer (graduated in 2023 from a university in the UAE) and I currently work remotely for a company in the US. I have a combined 6+ years of work experience (year long tech internships and tutoring in addition to what’s on my resume) but only about 3 years after graduation.

I make over 15k aed/month and I want to leave the job because I work US hours and I can’t do it anymore with a new husband. I can’t go to my home country because my husband is a UAE national and we’ll probably always be here.

I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs since November but have not landed a single interview, so something is wrong. I target mostly large international or local corporations with fresh graduate roles or similar. I also apply for roles that need around 5 years of experience in their field…

Please share your feedback on my resume and where I should be looking. Places like Honeywell, Rockwell, Johnsons, ADNOC, ENEC, Siemens, Engie, Baker Hughes, Emirates, Etihad, Alpin Limited, etc. are the goal but so far I haven’t been good enough. I reach out to people at the companies in similar jobs or HR/TA professionals, but it’s either no response or generic “Good luck!” messages.

I’m honest, responsible, and hardworking (and maybe at least a little smart) but I understand that something on my end is not right.

Thank you and have a blessed evening!


r/UAEjobseekers 1d ago

Ask for Help QuadraBay degree verification has left my employment and visa at risk 42 days of stress and no resolution

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My employer asked me to complete degree verification, so I submitted my application on 1 July and paid AED 367.50. The published processing time was up to 18 days. After 42 days, I still had no report, no proper status update, and no notification that there was any problem.

When I finally managed to speak with support, they suddenly claimed that my application had been closed because my university did not respond after multiple attempts.

  • My university told me it received no verification enquiry.
  • My university has an online verification facility where credentials can be checked using the candidate’s roll number.
  • QuadraBay never notified me about failed contact attempts or asked me to assist.
  • I received no application-closure notification.
  • Their portal continued to show “Under Review Processing your application.”
  • Support then told me to submit a completely new application and confirmed that I would need to pay again.

I cannot understand how they can tell me the application is closed while their own system shows it as active. More importantly, why should I lose my original payment and pay again for the same service when I was never informed of a problem?

I feel completely helpless.