Once, a well-known job search site published an article highlighting the most engaging quotes from job postings by employers, including one that read: “We are reverently seeking a specialist ready to wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to their beloved work.” While this might lend itself to humor, the reality is that employers and recruitment agencies face significant challenges in finding “the right employee.” This is particularly true abroad, and especially in Arab countries.
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For Job for Arabists, the mission was to build a team for the export division of a Russian industrial startup in the UAE. When the HR team of the client began their search independently, they quickly encountered a lack of information regarding the nuances of working in the region.

Among the primary challenges in entering the new market were:
- Sources for recruiting personnel in the UAE;
- Local labor law regulations;
- Requirements from local government agencies;
- Insurance;
- Visa issues;
- Personnel documentation;
- Unique mindsets of workers from different countries and intercultural interactions.
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Irina, a representative of the client, notes, “We realized that we would need the support of an external agency with sufficient expertise in organizing the recruitment process in the United Arab Emirates. We chose Job for Arabists. From our very first meeting, our interaction with this recruitment agency was rooted in transparency, comprehensive support, and a focus on maximizing benefits for us as clients. We quickly found common ground. The service provider quickly grasped our needs. For each issue, we received thorough consultations along with a clear action plan. They took on all the complexities of entering a market and mindset that were completely new to us. Most importantly, they saved us time and stress.”