Covid-19, industries such as e-commerce, information technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, customer service, and financial technology are employing a highly trained workforce in the UAE. According to human resources professionals, this is occurring as businesses want to hire a contingent workforce in order to have more flexibility in headcount depending on business demands.

Major sectors going work from home

A shift in the nature of employment as a result of COVID-19 containment measures has resulted in a rise in the proportion of job listings stating that "working from home" is a requirement. This outcome is consistent with the extensive usage of remote working methods in the United Arab Emirates, which has been used in an attempt to maintain economic activity while also overcoming operational limits caused by sheltering-in-place directives or recommendations.

Sectors hiring in UAE

With the use of virtual recruiting and onboarding by businesses, there has been a trend away from static roles and towards project-based or cross-functional employment opportunities. Some businesses have begun to hire contingent workers in order to have more flexibility in their headcount in response to changing business demands. Employees wishing to re-enter the workforce or branch out into a new area may find a temporary or project-based job to be more accepting of this kind of work.

There is still a need for personnel in occupations such as construction, delivery, logistics, warehousing, as well as vaccination administration. In order to meet market demands and fill essential roles during this period, many industries, including retail, e-commerce, transportation, and delivery (including logistics), information technology (including software consulting), financial (including fintech), telecommunications, healthcare (including pharmaceuticals), and medical devices (including medical devices) have been actively hiring.

Many firms were pushed to accelerate the adoption and implementation of new technology as a result of the pandemic in order to decrease costs, increase productivity, and remain competitive. As e-commerce grows in popularity and begins to displace the traditional brick-and-mortar shopping experience, technology-based positions will continue to be in high demand. Restaurants and meal delivery services have sprung up and grown in popularity as more people choose to eat at home.

In addition, there is a heightened need for technology professionals; however, this is not necessarily tied to the epidemic but rather to the considerable increase in the use of technology-based solutions.

UAE after Covid-19

The world has changed drastically, and every element of our life has altered as a result. It is thus not unexpected that local hiring will not exceed 2019 levels in the foreseeable future. Business executives and investors will be forced to manage their expenses more carefully, which will result in many positions being redefined or abolished as a consequence of technological advancements or less face-to-face contact with consumers and suppliers.

Near future

New job advertisements are expected to arise from the reopening of nations after the epidemic, as well as the UAE's policy to combat the disease, in industries such as travel, leisure, and hospitality, as well as remote work and technological fields, according to predictions.