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Hays Middle East — Candidate Registration

Submit a CV to Hays for consideration by specialist recruitment consultants and explore professional opportunities in the Middle East.

Michael Page Middle East — Candidate Registration

Submit a CV and explore professional recruitment opportunities across multiple industries and GCC markets.

Robert Walters Middle East — Candidate Registration

Share a CV with specialist recruiters working on professional opportunities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

BAC Middle East — Executive Recruitment

Explore executive recruitment opportunities and submit a CV for consideration against current client requirements.

The candidate page specifies UAE/GCC residence and at least two years of relevant local experience.

GulfTalent — Regional Job Search

Search jobs across all six GCC countries and register a professional profile for employer discovery.

Bayt — Job Search and Candidate Profiles

Explore Middle East vacancies and create a candidate profile to connect with employers.

ROSHN ReTurn

A 12-week paid programme supporting women returning to professional work through training, coaching and workplace experience.

Mashreq Reignite

A return-to-work programme supporting women through coaching, training and employment opportunities following a career break.

Sama — Women’s Pavilion Return to Work

A free return-to-work programme combining career preparation, learning, mentorship and employer engagement for women living in the UAE.

IBM SkillsBuild — Adult Learners

Free online learning in professional and technology skills, with digital credentials and career-focused learning pathways.

Google Career Certificates

Self-paced online certificates in areas including project management, data analytics and digital marketing.

Google — Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

A self-paced course using AI to identify transferable skills, plan applications and practise interviews.

No previous AI experience required.

Doroob — HRDF E-Learning

Saudi national e-learning programme offering labour-market-related training to develop professional skills.

Saudi citizens.

HP LIFE — Business and Digital Skills

Free online courses covering practical business and digital skills, including entrepreneurship, marketing and finance.

Ureed — Freelance Marketplace

Regional freelance marketplace where independent professionals can create profiles, explore projects and offer services to clients.

Ellevate Network

A professional women's network with virtual roundtables, community circles, peer mentoring and a member directory.

Membership and an account are required for paid member benefits.

The Female Factor

A global women-focused community with mentoring, career-learning resources, events and practical support for career decisions and job searches.

An application is required; applying is free.

Ideas Bureau Recruitment & Executive Search

A Saudi recruitment and executive-search firm.

100 Women @ Davos Membership

Explore join a global membership community for women CEOs, founders and senior leaders focused on professional connections, leadership programming and international visibility.

100 Women in Finance Global Membership

Join 100 Women in Finance’s global membership network for professional connections across the finance industry.

30% Club

Find 30% Club chapters and current mentoring, scholarship, board-development and investor initiatives supporting women in senior leadership.

Aurora50 Pathway

A 12-week board accelerator for senior women in the GCC, with face-to-face workshops, one-to-one coaching and an optional governance diploma.

Cartier Women's Initiative

Global support program for women-led impact businesses, with competitive application cycles and founder development.

Cosmic Centaurs Leadership Resources

Use free articles, podcasts, worksheets and practical tools on leadership, managing teams and flexible work.

Fursa Saudi Jobs Platform

A jobs platform for Saudi women, with roles from employers it describes as verified and free registration for job seekers.

KWEEP Mentorship Programme with PLAYBOOK

One-to-one mentoring, peer learning and access to women leaders for women in Kuwait's private sector, run by PLAYBOOK as part of the KWEEP Mentorship Program.

MEVCA Academy

Book practitioner-led masterclasses, workshops and courses for people entering or working in venture capital and private markets in MENA.

PLAYBOOK Core Membership

Join PLAYBOOK’s private membership network for women across the GCC.

PLAYBOOK Learning Hub & Masterclasses

Women-focused learning hub with member access to PLAYBOOK masterclasses and educational content.

Sharjah Women Impact Fellowship

Explore Sheraa’s fellowship for women founders based in the UAE.

Women Choice

Explore Women Choice's MENA-focused network, mentoring, leadership programmes and entrepreneurship initiatives for women.

Women on International Boards Program

Explore Dubai Women Establishment’s board-development programme for Emirati women leaders.