Even with the fast growth of artificial intelligence, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to need more than 1.5 million additional workers by the year 2030. This growing demand is mainly due to strong economic expansion, large development projects, and the rapid growth of services across both countries.
In Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030 is driving major changes in the economy. New cities, infrastructure projects, tourism developments, and industrial zones are creating thousands of new jobs. At the same time, the UAE’s focus on digital transformation, smart cities, and innovation is increasing the need for skilled and semi-skilled workers in many sectors.
Key industries that will see high demand include construction, healthcare, education, retail, information technology, logistics, hospitality, and financial services. These sectors continue to grow and require a large workforce to support daily operations and long-term development goals.
While AI is helping automate routine and repetitive tasks, it cannot fully replace human workers. Skilled people are still needed to manage systems, solve complex problems, provide customer service, and make important decisions. Human judgment, creativity, and communication remain essential in most workplaces.
Experts say workers who invest in learning new skills and upgrading their qualifications will benefit the most. Training, reskilling, and adapting to new technologies will help individuals stay competitive in the job market and secure better opportunities.
Overseas professionals are also expected to continue finding strong job prospects in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Workers from countries such as Pakistan are likely to benefit, as Gulf nations rely on international talent to support their growing economies and ambitious development plans.
