In 2024 alone, there were 202 global CEO exits, with balancing remote work and office mandates, sustainability goals, geopolitical crises, and economic pressures playing a key role.
The future of work lies at the intersection of AI and green expertise, and professionals capable of leveraging AI to bolster cybersecurity defenses will be in high demand.
Analytical thinking, resilience, and agility have emerged as top priorities for employers, reflecting the region's desire to build an adaptable and future-ready workforce.
The data highlights that over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in regional talent workforce participation in the private sectors of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, supported by nationalisation targets.