Employers in the Kingdom anticipate workforce expansions and salary hikes, though grappling with talent shortages and evolving work models, says a report.

Technology, from digital platforms to AI, offers a transformative avenue for empowering women, says Isabel Neiva of Kearney Middle East & Africa.

Dubai, UAE -- The UAE has ranked first in the Middle East and fourth globally as a leading destination for remote work, according to a new ranking by VisaGuide.World. The VisaGuide.World website specialises in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of visa systems. The website also measures countries' progress in providing...

The UAE labor law has introduced changes to support remote workers, but there are still gaps compared to European countries, Liam Dogerty of Connect Resources tells TRENDS.

"The UAE government prioritizes keeping pace with global advancements to proactively address opportunities and challenges," adds Al Olama. "This priority includes fostering collaboration among government entities, aiming to expedite the UAE's digital transformation, and harnessing technology to design innovative models for a sustainable economy."

More than 60 percent of employees worldwide have chosen hybrid work structures, and over 66 percent of UAE employees prefer to work from home. However, reports suggest that about 95 percent of professionals who engage in remote work encounter IT challenges that impede productivity, Mohan adds.

Demand for technologies including 5G, AI, ML, IoT, and advanced data analytics will continue to rise in the UAE this year, du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi tells TRENDS.

The UAE has earned a unique distinction of becoming the only Arab country to be propelled into the premier club of nations with the most technologically advanced governments.

Technology is allowing firms to shift an increasing share of work outside of their traditional boundaries, reducing costs and improving flexibility. Can remote and gig work be mutually advantageous? The answer is complex, writes Juerg Kronenberg - Partner at Bain & Company Middle East.

The year 2022 would “offer a more comprehensive acceptance of remote working policies, as more companies are allowing employees anywhere,” Sam Tayan, head of MENA at Zoom, told TRENDS in an interview. Zoom is eyeing a big piece of the video-communication pie in these countries.

59 percent claim remote work option is an important aspect in their workplace In the UAE, there is a higher preference for larger companies About 74 percent of UAE professionals say their potential workplace should promote the use of advanced technology while 59 percent claim remote work option is an important...

Facebook will let any employee to work remotely permanently if the job can be performed that way Company expects it will have most of its US campuses at 50 percent capacity by early September Facebook on Wednesday said it will give employees the option of sticking with remote work for...