Salary hike predicted for professionals in the Middle East and North Africa

Professional job opportunities will increase by 8-10% across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2014, with salaries expected to grow by a healthy 6-8%, according to banking and finance recruiter Morgan McKinley.
Fri, 17 Jan 2014Professional job opportunities will increase by 8-10% across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2014, with salaries expected to grow by a healthy 6-8%, according to banking and finance recruiter Morgan McKinley.

Trefor Murphy, managing director United Arab Emirates at Morgan McKinley, says: “The survey points to a number of key growth areas for 2014, in terms of both job opportunities and salary levels. Rising levels of demand for consumer goods means that sales and marketing and supply chain professionals will be particularly sought after across the Gulf region.”

The recruiter forecasts that restored positivity will continue to gain momentum throughout 2014, as the region focuses on the infrastructure, tourism and construction sectors.

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