Whether you’re interested in Dubai gas jobs, Dubai bank jobs, Abu Dhabi IT jobs or Bahrain IT jobs, or any of numerous other vacancies, jobs in the Middle East and jobs in the Emirates have a lot to offer.

Do a Google search on any of the hundreds of recruitment websites on the internet specialising in the Gulf, and you’ll be surprised at just how much is available. Narrow your search down to agencies dealing with your particular skill set and you could be well on the way to a new life in the Gulf.

With a working day of eight hours and a strong work ethic, working in the Gulf is not too different from working in the UK in a similar capacity, although Friday and Saturday constitute the weekend and it’s a wee bit warmer.

Jobs in Gulf States are many and varied, and you need to get a job and sort out visa requirements before leaving home. Your employer will sponsor you with the government and then it’s a simple matter to procure a temporary residency permit, allowing you to stay and work there.

Start by targeting your job search towards the larger more reputable IT firms that have a growing employment history with little attrition.  Although Bahrain IT jobs are very plentiful, many of the larger firms have been around a lot longer than others, so longevity is definitely a plus factor when applying for employment.  These firms will afford you an exciting career as well as a secure source of steady income.

If you are searching on the internet, be specific with your search keywords using “Bahrain IT jobs” rather than “jobs in Bahrain”.  The latter will result in hundreds if not thousands of search results that will be too time consuming and frustrating to wade through.  You want to be sure and investigate the companies offering the jobs as thoroughly as possible before applying to them.  Keep in mind that many employers offer new employees assistance with their work visas as well as any fees associated with gaining employment in Bahrain.

Work visas are usually arranged by the employer upon a firm offer of employment.  The employer will act as sponsor for the employee and is responsible for their worker during their time in UAE.  The fees are paid by the employer and the work visa is usually valid for either one or two years.  Once the work visa has been issued it doubles as the residence visa. 

The worker must have a passport which has at least six months left to run, birth certificates and medical certificate.  Medical examinations before and after you enter the country are essential to show you are in good health and free from AIDS/HIV and other communicable diseases. 

Once you are resident in the country, identification documents such as the national identity card and relevant visas must be carried at all times.  Employers will usually retain passports as they are subject to spot checks by the immigration service to control the number of illegal workers in the country. 

Those who have any visible connection with Israel will be denied entry to the country. 

It is the gas and oil industries which are the main part of Bahrain’s economy and the government is supporting the growth and expansion of the industries.  Vacancies range from entry level positions to senior executives with preference being given to candidates with relevant qualifications. 

Bahrain IT jobs are becoming increasingly popular as the industry grows.  A number of recruitment agencies advertise regularly for software designers, computer programmers and senior management vacancies within the industry.
 
Bahrain banking jobs have a potential for massive growth.  The country has constructed a massive financial quarter to encourage banks and investment organisations to base themselves in the region and the possibilities are endless for those with relevant experience and qualifications. 

There are a number of websites which advertise Bahrain jobs in a number of industries and reputable recruitment agencies are regularly placing workers with the larger corporations.

Foreign workers will need to have a firm offer of employment before they are able to apply for a work permit and this will need to be arranged by the employer.  The employer acts as a sponsor and is responsible for the worker while they are in the country.