The UAE has so many strengths as a place to work and play,
it's easy for companies to lose sight of the complexities
involved in hiring and maintaining talent in the country.
With its economic dynamism, expatriate-friendly environment and
superior quality of life, it's no surprise the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) plays a central role in the strategies of companies
sourcing and deploying international talent in the Middle East.
Over the past two decades the country has quickly emerged as the
region's leading business hub, with steady enhancements to
infrastructure, policies and international connectivity helping
foster a large, diverse and vibrant labour market.
The UAE's strengths as a place to work and play are so
evident that they sometimes cause companies to lose sight of the
complexities involved in hiring and maintaining talent here. Though
the market is in many respects admirably international and
transparent, it is also home to unique human
