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Best skills to learn for GCC jobs in 2026: What employers are really hiring for in the Gulf, from AI to cloud, cybersecurity and more

Top 2026 Skills for GCC Job Market: AI, Data, Cybersecurity and More As GCC economies accelerate towards digital-first, knowledge-driven growth, the skills that employers are looking for in 2026 have shifted dramatically. From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to the UAE’s AI-led governance push, hiring priorities across the Gulf are increasingly shaped by technology adoption,…

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Dubai raises minimum wages: What new UAE salary rule means for workers and employers

UAE raises minimum wages: What are the new Dubai salaries for workers in different sectors? Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates are advancing a major shift in private-sector compensation norms with a new minimum wage policy for Emirati workers as a part of the broader efforts to strengthen labour standards and boost Emiratisation. Although…

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The silent curriculum: What Indian colleges overlook, but employers expect from graduates

What Indian colleges overlook, but employers expect from graduates When we talk about employability in Indian higher education, the conversation usually revolves around skills—what students have, what they lack, and what employers want. But the more uncomfortable question is this: what are students never being taught in the first place?The TeamLease EdTech Report: From Degree…

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CEO Scott Tannen asks this question to catch unprepared candidates: 7 cues that quietly tell employers you walked in casually

In a hiring market crowded with polished résumés and rehearsed answers, effort has become the real differentiator.That is the blunt message from Scott Tannen, founder and CEO of Boll & Branch, who has personally interviewed and hired hundreds across roles ranging from interns to C-suite executives. Speaking to CNBC, Tannen says he always begins interviews…

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Job seekers use AI for cover letters; employers turn to AI-led interviews — both are equally miserable, here’s why

Turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to help you stand out during the job process, but got rejected in the first round? Or are you a hiring manager who relied on AI to frisk through applications to select the best candidate, but ended up with not what you quite envisioned?The answer lies in the approach itself….

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Trump’s $100,000 visa move: 20 US states sue administration over H-1B fee hike; cite illegal burden on employers

A coalition of 20 US states, led by California, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas, arguing that the move is unlawful and threatens access to essential public services such as healthcare and education.The legal challenge, announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, targets a…

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The growing divide: Why employees are losing connection with employers in 2026

Global workplace report 2026 The global workplace enters 2026 bearing the imprint of a year marked by economic turbulence, strategic unpredictability, and the dizzying acceleration of artificial intelligence. What once seemed like a stable social contract between employers and employees has begun to slip, replaced by a precarious balancing act in which organisations chase efficiency…

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Ease rules for employers! New labour codes slash jail provisions to 22; promote more facilitative regulatory setup

The four new labour codes have significantly reduced the number of offences that carry imprisonment, cutting them to 22 from 87 earlier, according to a senior government official, ET reported.Of these, 16 offences are compoundable, while only six sections now provide for imprisonment along with higher fines for first-time violations related to safety and social…

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