The Middle East is a fascinating region of the world to move to with world ancient cultures, famous modern cities, high salaries and lots of other benefits include a warm climate and some destinations even have tax free salaries!
Destinations
The Arab World consists of 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including: Algeria, Bahrain, the Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Industries
The easiest way to find work in the Middle East for foreigners is in the following industries:
• Business, marketing and finance
• Education and teaching
• Hotel and hospitality
Working in Middle East FAQ
Climate
The Middle East has a hot desert climate with summers being incredibly hot, windy and very humid. Most days are sunny, even in the depths of winter it is warm. The combination of heat and humidity make the city very uncomfortable for many visitors.
Language
Most roles advertised to international participants are in English but if you know basic Arabic this will really boost your chances of finding employment, it will also make living in the Middle East easier. You could learn independently or take Arabic classes in the Middle East.