At What Experience Level Are You Seeking To Hire UAE Nationals? - Employers *MULTIPLE SELECTION APPLY* 2025 reaffirms the strong preference for hiring fresh talent, with 85.41% of employers seeking UAE Nationals with 0–2 years of experience, an increase from last year’s 81.27%. This highlights a continued focus on developing young Emirati professionals and integrating them into the private sector workforce. The demand for executives (3–8 years of experience) has also grown, with 52.63% of employers looking to hire at this level, compared to 47.35% last year. While hiring for managerial (14.83%) and senior-level (9.09%) roles remains lower, it indicates that organisations are prioritizing early to mid-career professionals, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent for future leadership positions. 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 1 0 0 F R E S H E R S ( 0 - 2 Y E A R S ) E X E C U T I V E S ( 3 - 8 Y E A R S ) 8 5 . 4 1 % 5 2 . 6 3 % 1 4 . 8 3 % 9 . 0 9 % OT H E R S E N I O R L E V E L ( 1 5 + Y E A R S ) 0 . 9 6 % M A N AG E R S ( 9 - 1 5 Y E A R S ) M A K I N G E M I R AT I S AT I O N A S U C C E S S 2 0 2 5 - G U I D E B O O K 2 4 Emirati jobseekers in 2025 are pivoting towards tech and public service, with a clear shift from traditional sectors to digitally-driven and diverse career paths. M A K I N G E M I R AT I S AT I O N A S U C C E S S 2 0 2 5 - G U I D E B O O K 2 5