AI now features in 1 in 30 new Gulf jobs

Data from GulfTalent indicates that AI-related skills now account for 3.4% of all professional vacancies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, up from 1.2% four years ago. The tech sector leads AI recruitment, with approximately 31.6% of vacancies involving AI, followed by banking and audit. While the Gulf surpasses the US and UK, it still trails behind Singapore. The data suggests a significant rise in AI requirements for senior leadership roles, while sectors like construction and hospitality show minimal adoption of AI skills, indicating a slow transition in these areas.