Banking and financial services dominate the list of top 100 companies in the Middle East and have a range of job and skills requirements that continually need to be met. 

In the software and IT services sector, developers, software engineers, software architects and other IT professionals are in high demand. For one, Cloud computing is in high demand as businesses in the Middle East seek to leverage the benefits of scalability, efficiency, and innovation offered by the cloud.

Another skillset that the Middle East is actively recruiting for relates to Artificial Intelligence. AI remains a key driver of innovation and transformation in the Middle East, due to its ability to enhance numerous sectors such as education, healthcare and finance. 

To feed its ever-growing economy, the Middle East continues to recruit for data science skills. These are essential for generating insights and value from data in the Middle East, which can help businesses to improve their performance, efficiency, and competitiveness. 

When it comes to engineering, industries like petrochemicals, renewable energy, and infrastructure are booming. To stay competitive, the region needs engineering specialists who can help them to navigate these complex sectors.

Further to this, businesses in the Middle East require adaptable skills as they operate in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing market conditions, customer preferences and technological innovations. Candidates who can apply their technical skills in a range of contexts are highly valued by Middle Eastern employers. 

Businesses in the Middle East are continually looking for new opportunities and ways to stay ahead of the competition. Candidates with a growth mindset, who show a hunger for knowledge and improvement, and who continually seek to improve their skills are sought after by employers. This, coupled with innovative thinking that can help businesses find novel solutions to unique challenges, is favoured by Middle Eastern employers.