News: 81% Asian talent sees UAE emerging as global tech hub
About Us • Contact Us
People Matters
People Matters Logo
Login / Signup
People Matters Logo
Login / Signup
  • Current
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Research
  • Podcast
  • Videos
  • Webinars

© Copyright People Matters Media All Rights Reserved.

 

 

  • HotTopic
    HR Folk Talk
  • Strategy
    Leadership Csuite StrategicHR EmployeeRelations
  • Recruitment
    Employer Branding Appointments Recruitment
  • Performance
    Skilling PerformanceMgmt Compensation Benefits L&D Employee Engagement
  • Culture
    Culture Life@Work Diversity
  • Tech
    Technology HR Technology Funding & Investment Startups
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback
  • Write For Us

Follow us:

Privacy Policy • Terms of Use

© Copyright People Matters Media All Rights Reserved.

People Matters Logo
  • Current
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Research
  • Podcast
  • Videos
  • Webinars
Login / Signup

Categories:

  • HotTopic
    HR Folk Talk
  • Strategy
    Leadership Csuite StrategicHR EmployeeRelations
  • Recruitment
    Employer Branding Appointments Recruitment
  • Performance
    Skilling PerformanceMgmt Compensation Benefits L&D Employee Engagement
  • Culture
    Culture Life@Work Diversity
  • Tech
    Technology HR Technology Funding & Investment Startups
81% Asian talent sees UAE emerging as global tech hub

News • 23rd Sep 2024 • 2 Min Read

81% Asian talent sees UAE emerging as global tech hub

TechnologyOther employee benefitsEmployment Landscape#GlobalPerspective

Author: Anjum Khan Anjum Khan
929 Reads
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.

A recent survey found that 76 per cent of Asian workers, including tech professionals from India and Singapore, feel the UAE offers a supportive environment for the tech industry.

The survey, in which over 1,000 tech professionals from Singapore, India, Hong Kong, and Vietnam participated via a poll conducted by Capital.com, also revealed key insights into the willingness of talent to relocate to the UAE. Better health and insurance packages, attractive salaries, and a high quality of life were identified as the main reasons for global talent to move to the region. According to 81 per cent of respondents, the UAE is emerging as a global tech hub, which is one of the key reasons for their interest in relocating. Other key findings from the survey included:

UAE shines as a preferred global work destination: Around 45 per cent of respondents expressed a strong desire to relocate to the UAE for work, compared to 38 per cent for Germany and 20 per cent for Hong Kong. However, 46 per cent still prefer Singapore, 57 per cent favour the UK, and 52 per cent lean toward the United States.

The UAE government’s role: A striking 93 per cent of respondents highlighted the UAE government's support as the key factor behind the country’s growing reputation as a tech hub. They credited the government’s efforts in nurturing the tech industry, making the UAE a prime destination for international tech talent.

What makes the UAE so appealing?: About 74 per cent of tech professionals cited the UAE’s robust banking, visa, insurance, healthcare, and real estate services as major draws for relocation. Additionally, 60 per cent pointed to the high quality of life, 54 per cent mentioned attractive salaries, and 52 per cent emphasised the UAE’s strategic location as further reasons they’d be willing to move. Notably, 47 per cent of respondents are actively seeking to relocate, highlighting the UAE’s huge potential to attract and retain top tech talent.

You may also like:

  • A mother’s plea for better work cultures
  • Lessons from Neom Workplace Misconduct
  • Maan Fatani on role of HR in reshaping workforce, culture and business
  • Top risks in 2024: What challenges HR leaders face?

Tarik Chebib, CEO of Capital.com in the Middle East, commented on the results, “With 8 in 10 respondents from our recent survey recognising the UAE as a competitive tech hub, it's clear that the region is gaining momentum as a favourable destination for tech talent. Asia’s tech professionals have traditionally gravitated to cities in the UK, the US and Singapore to further their careers, so it’s encouraging to see the UAE stand shoulder-to-shoulder with this cohort and get the recognition it deserves as an attractive location to live and work… We have seen first-hand the government’s commitment to support and grow the tech sector. The UAE’s business-friendly environment, forward-thinking policies, investment in innovation, and position as a gateway to the Middle East, Africa and Asia, makes it an ideal location for companies and talent alike. Employees are eager to relocate to a country that not only supports their personal needs but also provides fertile ground for further development within the tech sector.”

Read More

Did you find this article helpful?


You Might Also Like

Gulf nations lead in AI trust, adoption & literacy

NEWS • 3rd May 2025 • 6 Min Read

Gulf nations lead in AI trust, adoption & literacy

Technology#Future of Work#Work & Skills#Artificial Intelligence#EyeonAI
94% optimistic for Gen AI; 40% clueless on ethics

NEWS • 24th Apr 2025 • 4 Min Read

94% optimistic for Gen AI; 40% clueless on ethics

Technology#RiseofWorkTech#Artificial Intelligence
AI to Transform GCC healthcare with $320B by 2030

NEWS • 25th Oct 2024 • 2 Min Read

AI to Transform GCC healthcare with $320B by 2030

TechnologyHR Technology#DigitalTransformation#CultureForDigital#Artificial Intelligence#Health & Safety
NEXT STORY: Hexnode appoints Gaurav Nigam as Regional Director for MEA

Trending Stories

  • design-thinking-hr

    Oman’s National Finance appoints Marwa Al Kharusi as Gener...

  • design-thinking-hr

    KAFD appoints Abdulelah Al Tayeb as Chief Governance and Ris...

  • design-thinking-hr

    Must-have AI tools to improve employee productivity and expe...

  • design-thinking-hr

    Kuwait tightens rules on hiring expatriate workers pending v...

People Matters Logo

Follow us:

Join our mailing list:

By clicking “Subscribe” button above, you are accepting our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Company:

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Contact:

  • Contact Us
  • Feedback
  • Write For Us

© Copyright People Matters Media All Rights Reserved.

Get the latest News, Insights & Trends from the world of people and work. Subscribe now!
People Matters Logo

Welcome Back!

or

Enter your registered email address to login

Not a user yet? Lets get you signed up!

A 5 digit OTP has been sent to your email address.

This is so we know it's you. Haven't received it yet? Resend the email or then change your email ID.

People Matters Logo

Welcome! Let's get you signed up...

Starting with the absolulte basics.

Already a user? Go ahead and login!

A 5 digit OTP has been sent to your email address.

This is so we know it's you. Haven't received it yet? Resend the email or then change your email ID.

Let's get to know you better

Be assured your information is confidential with us and we'll never share it with third parties.

And lastly...

Your official designation and company name.