Global tech talent is drawn to the UAE by its high quality of life, attractive salaries, and benefits, as the region rapidly emerges as a tech hub with strong government support.
The majority of expats in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia revealed that employer benefits played a significant role in their decision to relocate from their home countries.
Recent reforms in UAE labour laws have enhanced the quality of life for women, particularly Emiratis, to strengthen their role in society and the workforce, especially in federal, government, and private sectors.
Cryptocurrency is becoming more common in global tech salaries, and with this decision, the UAE tech sector may soon adopt it, possibly influencing other sectors too.
The amendments to the KSA Labour Laws aim to improve the job market, foster sustainable development with a focus on quality of work life, and reducing employee turnover and labour disputes.
14 weeks of maternity leave and 7 weeks of paid paternity leave aim to enhance women workforce participation and improve the quality of life in the Sultanate by encouraging shared childcare responsibilities among parents.