On jobs and pay in the UAE: a new salary guide shows only about 15% of professionals

On jobs and pay in the UAE: a new salary guide shows only about 15% of professionals here succeeded in negotiating a raise over the past year, down from roughly a quarter in 2024 — a trend linked to the influx of international talent. The IMF, meanwhile, expects the UAE economy to expand around 4.8% in 2025 and 5% in 2026.