Q4
2025
ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey
UAE FINDINGS
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Executive Summary
525 employers in UAE were asked about their second quarter hiring intentions and the reasoning behind their decisions in the latest edition of the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
45% UAE Net Employment Outlook: Calculated by subtracting employers planning reductions vs. those planning to hire*. Hiring expectations have weakened by 3% since the previous quarter.
46% of employers who plan to hire reported that their company is expanding in size, creating more positions.
Highest Hiring Demand in UAE
Financials and Real Estate
Consumer Goods & Services
*Net Employment Outlook results range from +100% to –100%
Net Employment Outlook data are seasonally adjusted to mitigate the impact of typical annual hiring fluctuations.
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UAE Employment Outlook for Q4 2025
UAE Net Employment Outlook
56%
11%
32%
1%
of employers anticipate an increase in hiring
anticipate a decrease
report no change
are unsure
Used internationally as a bellwether of labor market trends, the Net Employment Outlook – calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire – now stands at 45%.
45%
UAE Employment Outlooks Across Key Industry Sectors
Transport, Logistics and Automotive
Information Technology
Energy and Utilities
Other* / None of the Above
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Communication Services
Industrials and Materials
65%
61%
57%
53%
49%
48%
47%
*Includes: Government or Public Service; Not for Profit/NGO/Charity/Religious organization; Other Industry; Other Transport, Logistics and Automobiles Sub-Industry; Educational Institutions; Agriculture and Fishing
18%
38%
UAE Workforce Trends
What has been/will be the average increment (in %) given to your staff in 2024/2025?
Top Talent Acquisition Challenges in UAE
There are no challenges
42%
40%
30%
26%
21%
4%
Managing a high volume of applications
Attracting qualified candidates
Filling complex technical roles
Improving candidate experience (e.g., prompt follow-up)
Candidate usage of AI tools
Learning the latest AI recruiter tools
Reducing time-to-hire
Limited resources
29%
27%
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