Hiring

Most candidates assume that if they were turned down for a role, their qualifications, experience or capabilities simply failed to measure up against the competition

Executive hiring across the GCC remains active despite regional tensions, but boards are becoming increasingly selective

While reports of hiring freezes have emerged in some sectors, James Randall, Middle East sales director at HireRight, emphasises that these are typically targeted rather than systemic

AI is increasingly being used as a decision-support tool rather than a decision-maker, helping organisations stay ahead of workforce trends

Employers are expanding strategically, investing in new roles, and responding to skill shifts, all while balancing automation

Hundreds of recruits are needed in key areas such as cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales teams