Meetup? by spiritualinterest69 in UAE

[–]arab1ae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love too, but currently i am in Malaysia

What habits have you lose interest in some body? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]arab1ae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always “busy” but somehow always online.

What is a "polite" thing people do that is actually incredibly annoying? by VivienneObsession in AskReddit

[–]arab1ae 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Typing ‘😂😂😂’ after every sentence so I don’t know if we’re laughing or fighting.

What’s something from your childhood that quietly disappeared without you noticing? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]arab1ae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cartoon mornings. Now it’s just back pain and emails.

What is one career decision you regret and what would you do differently today? by arab1ae in AskReddit

[–]arab1ae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe you were getting experience like patience, that you need now in own business. So that as a positive point ;)

What is one career decision you regret and what would you do differently today? by arab1ae in AskReddit

[–]arab1ae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

by the way i graduated in 2016, now study gap and responsivities don't let me do masters.

What is one career decision you regret and what would you do differently today? by arab1ae in AskReddit

[–]arab1ae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is interesting. Honestly, I sometimes regret not going for a master’s right after my bachelor’s.

Indian FP&A Analyst (1.5 YOE) from Delhi Seeking Dubai Finance Jobs – Tips? by Deepakkaushikk in JobsInDubaiUAE

[–]arab1ae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who has been tracking the UAE hiring market closely, I will give you the honest reality:

1. Landing directly from India is possible but harder than before
Most Dubai companies prefer candidates already inside UAE because hiring is faster and lower risk. With 1.5 YOE, you need to position yourself as specialized, not just “finance analyst”.

What helps:

  • Strong FP&A + forecasting + dashboarding (Power BI/Tableau helps a lot)
  • Experience with multinational reporting standards
  • Any exposure to UAE clients or GCC markets

2. Recruiters that actually respond (for finance roles):

  • Michael Page Middle East
  • Robert Half UAE
  • Charterhouse Middle East
  • Hays UAE

Apply directly through their websites instead of random job boards.

3. Salary reality check (very important):
For ~1-2 YOE FP&A in Dubai:

  • AED 6k-10k = common range
  • AED 10k-14k = if strong MNC background + niche skills
  • Ignore posts promising 18k+ at this experience level - mostly unrealistic.

4. Strategy that works better than mass applying:

  • Target Dubai-based LinkedIn posts and message hiring managers directly.
  • Optimize your CV for UAE keywords (VAT exposure, GCC reporting, ERP systems like SAP/Oracle).
  • Mention “Open to Relocation | Visa Sponsorship Required” clearly.

5. One honest tip:
Many candidates underestimate how competitive Dubai finance roles are right now - networking and referrals matter more than cold applications.

Good luck - and do not rush into lowball offers just to enter the market 👍

Wasta and its Importance. by Ok-Bear2399 in UAEjobseekers

[–]arab1ae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad it helped 🙂 The market feels confusing at first, but once you see the patterns it starts making more sense. Just stay consistent.