UAE breaks into global top 15 for AI hiring as demand for skilled talent surges: PwC

UAE has entered the global top 15 for AI hiring, with AI job postings rising from 1% to 3.2% of vacancies between 2021–2025, driven by enterprise-wide AI adoption and significant salary premiums (50–92%) for AI-skilled professionals across financial services, TMT, and broader sectors.

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