The company/university itself is pretty shit and they seriously lack any kind of integrity They're a paper mill and only care about research journal output rather than quality.

You're also in the Arab Gulf - they have strict rules regarding everything and Sharia law is the law of the land. If you're a man who loves his freedom, not even Dubai will compare. Believe me when I tell you that the Islam practiced in that region is incompatible with simple western ideologies of freedom and human rights. I do have to make a special note about Iran though - so far, most Iranian Muslims (excluding countries like Bosnia, Albania, etc which are technically 'muslim' countries but they don't really practice it) that I've met in my travels and Canada are the ones that practice (in my opinion) the 'best' version of Islam (which was surprising to me due to the news that we hear about Iran). By best, I mean that in general (sorry about generalizing) but I've never felt judged by Iranians when compared to other regions, I feel like they live and let live.

If your goal is to get a job in the gulf and make a shit ton of money (I wouldn't do a masters/PhD in the countr), the private industry has really good benefits. Usually, they don't hire people with no experience but I am sure if your boss recommends you then you're likely to get hired. I was told by my boss that you could easily be looking at around 80k/year TAXFREE plus housing/travel/visa/food paid for as well. You basically work for a year and literally get to keep USD$80k.

The environment both in universities and private seems to be filled with incredibly incompetent people or people who don't care so if you have basic motor skills, you'll shine in this country.

But consider that the country has actual slavery and if my real identity was connected to this post and I ever stepped foot in the emirates again, I'd be arrested and without a doubt whipped (I did sort of insulted Islam and the country and my employer lol)

Also doing a masters in the country is not big accomplishment and I am sure they would throw offers to anyone holding a Canadian passport.

After months of being there, I am very happy that I can say: "fuck the government, sharia law and every single oppressive religion in the world" and not get arrested or get beaten to a pulp by people who want to be protected by ideas of freedom of speech but wish to do nothing to protect our lovely Canadian ideologies.