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When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in UAE, they reponded...

"Construction, Tourism, IT/Technology, Media/Advertising, Banking, etc. Dubai is booming and for the last 2 decades the country is actively developing itself. Most people finds job through employment agency," said a member in Dubai, UAE.

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"It seems to get a job here (that pays anywhere near a decent wage) you must have a degree (minimum) qualification. Usually you will apply for a job from outside the country and come in under the sponsorship of an employer. If your spouse or partner wants to find work it is available, but you won't have the selection of jobs that you will have in the West.And there is no job advertising so word of mouth is how you will find one. You really have to talk to a lot of people," remarked another expat who made the move to Al Ain, UAE.

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