UAE JOB MARKET BECKONS: That the UAE issued over half a million new work permits during Q2 2022 is a strong indicator of how the country is faring. A 27 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2021, the jump, announced as part of the government’s Private Sector Workforce Report, was sizeable. Whether it is people from within the country exploring new opportunities or first-timers coming in, the message is clear: Companies are hiring, and the UAE job market is more attractive than before. (By Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor).