GCC Market Intelligence

Regional hiring trends, sector analysis, and talent market updates.

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GCC Market Intelligence: How Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Reshaping Senior Hiring in 2026

Mubadala, PIF, QIA, and their portfolio companies are now among the most active senior hirers in the Gulf. Here is what that means for executive candidates and the regional talent market.

JOH Partners6 May 202610 min read

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UAE, KSA & Qatar

The GCC Senior Leadership Market in 2026: Signals, Shifts and What to Do Now

The GCC talent market for senior professionals is moving fast in 2026. Certain sectors are hiring aggressively, others are restructuring, and the expectations placed on incoming executives have shifted materially. Here is what the evidence shows.

JOH Partners15 Apr 20269 min read