According to LinkedIn’s Economic Graph report released in February 2025, the UAE public sector saw the highest annual increase in hiring activity, up by 23.6%, outperforming all other key sectors in the country.
The Economic Graph report reflects the UAE’s position as a leading employment hub.
As it is demonstrating high flexibility in job creation.
Especially when compared to a 12.5% average decline in major markets across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
What Are the Highest Sectors in Hiring Activity?
Hiring activity remained strong across five major sectors in the UAE:
- Public sector (+23.6%)
- Real estate and equipment leasing (+23.3%)
- Consumer services (+11.8%)
- Education (+5.0%)
- Oil, gas, and mining (+1.4%)
Why is the UAE Public Sector Hiring More than Other Sectors?
The significant 23.6% increase in UAE public sector hiring indicates rising demand for skilled professionals.
It reflects a strategic push to strengthen the UAE’s administrative and executive capacities.
This growth also points to expanding investments in infrastructure and government services.
As well as the launch of new developmental projects and initiatives.
UAE public sector leadership in employment highlights its vital role in driving structural economic activity.
It also reflects the government’s confidence in financial stability and its ability to sustain continued hiring.
Growing Demand for Talent in the UAE
The UAE remains the only country across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America where the labor market is tightening.
With job vacancies exceeding active applications by 35.2% year-on-year.
This figure underscores a growing demand for talent and an increase in professional opportunities.
At the same time, hybrid job openings in the UAE have grown by 83.9%, the highest rate in the region.
However, demand for such roles has declined, suggesting a potential mismatch between employer expectations and jobseeker interest in hybrid work arrangements.
As for remote jobs, the UAE recorded a 1.4% increase in job applications.
While remote job postings fell by 19.2% during the same period.
Source: https://www.albayan.ae/economy/talent/careers/43409
