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MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)
The UAE job market has seen a 9% increase in its workforce and a 14.5% rise in new businesses over the past year, according to the Michael Page UAE Salary Guide 2025.
It attributes this growth to the country's strategic initiatives, reinforcing its position as a leading destination for business and talent.
The report provides insights into the most in-demand roles across key industries, including banking, technology, healthcare and finance, while highlighting salary ranges.
Roles in AI, machine learning, and data science in the UAE are growing by over 30% annually, according to the report.
With AI engineers and data engineers leading the list of most sought-after positions, salaries in this sector remain competitive in 2025, the report showed.
A chief data officer can earn between Dh80,000 and Dh120,000 per month, while AI product managers and machine learning Engineers can command salaries ranging from Dh35,000 to Dh55,000 per month.
The most in-demand skills in these sectors include NLP/LLM/Prompt Engineering, Cloud Data Engineering, Power BI/Tableau Development, AI-powered product development, and domain-specific analysis in areas such as procurement and finance.
The talent market for digital professionals in the UAE has also witnessed significant growth over the past few years, reflecting a wider regional push towards digital transformation.
The top in-demand positions in the UAE's digital sector include Head of Software Development, Full Stack Software Engineer, Agile Product Manager, Senior DevOps Engineer, and Digital Adoption Specialist.
Salaries in the UAE's digital sector vary widely depending on role and experience. A Full Stack Developer earns between Dh18,000 and Dh25,000 per month, while a Digital Adoption Specialist can make between Dh30,000 and Dh45,000. In leadership, a Chief Digital Officer earns between Dh60,000 and Dh120,000.
The UAE's banking and financial services sector has seen increased demand for fundraising/institutional sales and compliance professionals, according to the report.
The report attributes this to the growing asset management industry in UAE, coupled with increased investor interest, favourable regulatory changes, and a surge in Family Offices and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs).
The top in-demand positions in the sector include Group CFO/Group Controllers, Commercial Finance Manager, Head of Tax, Head of Audit/Internal Auditors, and Accounting Managers.
According to the salary guide, a group CFO at a multinational corporation earns between Dh70,000 and Dh180,000 per month, while mid-level roles like a Finance Manager earn salaries ranging from Dh30,000 to Dh45,000.
