Millions Apply, No One Gets Hired: Dubai & GCC Hiring Crisis Explained | Lets Talk Ecommerce EP 09

Описание: Millions Apply, No One Gets Hired: Dubai & GCC Hiring Crisis Explained

Welcome to Let's Talk Ecommerce EP 09

Millions of people apply for jobs in Dubai every year — yet companies still say they can’t find the right talent. So what’s really happening in the GCC hiring market?

In this episode, we speak with Parisima Talent, one of the leading recruitment specialists in the Middle East, to uncover the reality behind hiring in Dubai, UAE, and Saudi Arabia (KSA) - especially in the rapidly growing eCommerce and digital commerce sector.

From talent shortages and hiring mistakes to UAE labour laws and leadership hiring strategies, this conversation breaks down what employers and candidates need to understand about the GCC job market today.

🎙️ Hosted by Anurag Byala, Founder of Techies Infotech, Let’s Talk E-Commerce dives deep into how tech, data, and strategy are reshaping the future of commerce in the GCC.

🔗 Host: Anurag Byala, Founder and CEO - Techies Infotech
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🔗 Guest: Grace Eldridge
Director of Staffing & Recruitment Solutions
Parisima Talent
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VIDEO Chapters

00:00 – Teaser | Millions Apply, No One Gets Hired in Dubai
01:43 – Podcast Introduction | Let’s Talk ECommerce
03:05 – Meet Grace Eldridge | Parisima Talent & GCC Recruitment Expert
07:26 – Dubai & GCC Job Market Explained | Most In-Demand Skills in eCommerce
11:08 – Why Millions Are Moving to Dubai | Job Opportunities vs Talent Supply
14:52 – Biggest Hiring Mistakes Employers Make in GCC eCommerce
18:52 – Dubai Hiring Process Explained | Why Interviews Take So Long
20:49 – UAE vs KSA Labour Law | What Employers & Candidates Must Know
23:25 – Hiring C-Level Leaders in GCC | How to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes
27:05 – Contract vs Permanent Hiring | What Works for GCC eCommerce Teams
31:28 – Remote & Hybrid Hiring in GCC | What Actually Works
35:02 – Hiring Advice | 3 Do’s & 3 Don’ts for Employers + Tips for Candidates


🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why millions apply but few get hired in Dubai
• The most in-demand eCommerce roles in UAE vs KSA
• Skills that are genuinely scarce in the GCC market
• The real story behind the influx of job seekers into Dubai
• Biggest hiring mistakes employers make in the region
• UAE vs KSA labour law differences employers must know
• How to hire C-level leaders without costly mistakes
• Contract vs permanent hiring in GCC eCommerce teams
• Remote vs hybrid hiring — what actually works
• Practical hiring tips for employers and job seekers


If you're building an eCommerce business in the Middle East or looking for career opportunities in Dubai or Saudi Arabia, this episode provides valuable insights into how the GCC hiring ecosystem really works.

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