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The UAE labor market in 2026 is shifting from hiring volume to hiring value through AI-led reform.
Saudi Arabia has mandated 60% Saudization for marketing and sales roles, effective January 19, 2026, with a three-month compliance period.
Leadership hiring in the Middle East is being rewired in real time. Two forces are driving this shift: the rapid adoption of AI across recruitment workflows
Around the world, the share of women hired into leadership positions has stalled or even declined