How many Gulf jobs are live right now?
There are 224 active Gulf jobs on GetJob as of 19 June 2026, spanning the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The overwhelming majority — 202 of them — are full-time roles.
That's the headline. The more useful question is where those openings are concentrated, who's posting them, and what titles keep appearing. The rest of this page answers all three.
Which country has the most Gulf job openings?
The UAE leads with 91 openings, nearly double any other market. Kuwait and Qatar are essentially tied in second place, with Saudi Arabia matching Qatar exactly.
| Country | Live Openings |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 91 |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 40 |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 39 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 39 |
Data as of 2026-06-19
If your priority is volume of choice, the UAE is the clear frontrunner. If you want less competition or have sector-specific experience (energy, infrastructure), Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia each carry real weight.
Which cities have the most openings?
Kuwait City and Doha share the top spot among named cities, each with 17 listings. Riyadh is the standout Saudi market with 12 openings — Dammam adds another 6.
| City | Country | Live Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | 17 |
| Doha | Qatar | 17 |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 12 |
| Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 6 |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| Hawally | Kuwait | 2 |
| Al Khobar | Saudi Arabia | 1 |
| Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1 |
| Al Jubail | Saudi Arabia | 1 |
| Al Farwaniyah | Kuwait | 1 |
Data as of 2026-06-19
Note: city-level breakdowns aren't available for UAE listings in this data, so UAE's 91 openings aren't distributed across the city table above — they are tracked at country level.
Who's hiring in the Gulf right now?
Hospitality majors and defence/engineering contractors dominate the top-employer list. Hilton and Marriott together account for 11 openings, signalling strong hospitality demand. V2X, RTX, and Parsons Corporation point to a healthy defence and infrastructure pipeline.
| Employer | Live Openings |
|---|---|
| Hilton | 6 |
| Marriott | 5 |
| V2X | 5 |
| Cisco | 4 |
| RTX | 3 |
| Parsons Corporation | 3 |
| PepsiCo | 3 |
| Skills Provision Ltd | 3 |
Data as of 2026-06-19
Cisco's 4 openings make it the most active tech employer on the board right now — worth watching if you have networking or enterprise IT experience.
What roles are most in demand?
Manager is the single most common title keyword, appearing in 34 listings — that's 15% of all active Gulf jobs. Specialist and Engineer follow. The pattern tells you this market is skewed toward mid-to-senior professionals, not entry-level candidates.
| Role Keyword | Listings Featuring It |
|---|---|
| Manager | 34 |
| Specialist | 20 |
| Engineer | 18 |
| Assistant | 13 |
| Executive | 10 |
| Analyst | 8 |
| Account | 8 |
| Project | 8 |
| Service | 8 |
| Sales | 7 |
Data as of 2026-06-19
"National" and "Nationals" appear 15 and 8 times respectively — these are GCC national-preference roles and are typically not open to expat applicants. Filter those out early so you focus your time on genuinely accessible openings.
What job types are available?
Full-time contracts dominate at 202 out of 224 listings. There are 9 internships if you're early-career, and 7 contractor roles for those who prefer project-based work.
| Job Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Full-time | 202 |
| Internship | 9 |
| Contractor | 7 |
| Part-time | 3 |
| Other/Combined | 2 |
Data as of 2026-06-19
How to apply for Gulf jobs
The most efficient approach: filter by country first, then by role keyword. That narrows 224 listings down to the 20–30 most relevant to your profile — a manageable shortlist.
Listings on GetJob link directly to the employer or original posting. You apply there, not through an intermediary. Check the posting date: all current listings were posted between 20 April and 13 June 2026, so postings are fresh.
Figures sourced from 224 live GetJob listings as of 2026-06-19.
Frequently asked questions
How many Gulf jobs are currently listed on GetJob?+
There are 224 active Gulf jobs on GetJob as of 19 June 2026, across the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Which Gulf country has the most job openings right now?+
The UAE leads with 91 live openings. Kuwait has 40, Qatar 39, and Saudi Arabia 39.
Which companies are hiring the most in the Gulf?+
Hilton (6 openings), Marriott (5), V2X (5), and Cisco (4) are the most active employers on GetJob's Gulf board right now.
What types of Gulf jobs are most common?+
202 of the 224 listings are full-time roles. Manager is the most frequent title keyword, appearing in 34 listings, followed by Specialist (20) and Engineer (18).
Which Gulf city has the most job openings?+
Kuwait City and Doha are tied at 17 openings each. Riyadh is next with 12 openings.
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