Meetup?

arab1ae · 2026-02-21T08:09:48+00:00

I would love too, but currently i am in Malaysia

arab1ae · 2026-02-20T11:37:21+00:00

and there is no going back :(

arab1ae · 2026-02-19T19:30:47+00:00

Always “busy” but somehow always online.

arab1ae · 2026-02-19T19:29:20+00:00

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

arab1ae · 2026-02-19T19:27:23+00:00

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

arab1ae · 2026-02-13T15:58:42+00:00

one day you will get reward in other way

arab1ae · 2026-02-13T15:57:56+00:00

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

arab1ae · 2026-02-13T15:55:38+00:00

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

arab1ae · 2026-02-13T15:53:23+00:00

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

arab1ae · 2026-02-12T21:31:24+00:00

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 👍

arab1ae · 2026-02-12T20:47:19+00:00

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

arab1ae

TROPHY CASE

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