Startups and SMEs are driving volume hiring in the Gulf, but lack internal HR infrastructure for bulk recruitment. Workforce Planning Best Practices: A Riyadh SME

overseas employment: Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis aims to secure 800,000 overseas employment placements in 2026, with UAE and GCC countries as key destinations. Focus

visa updates: The UAE has tightened Remote Working Visa requirements as of January 27, 2026. Applicants now must submit 6 months of bank statements (instead of 3)

Implementing zero-tolerance policies

Mega infrastructure developments under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 have generated a massive demand for verified civil, electrical

Gulf employers are increasingly shifting focus from general manpower to highly specialized,