Facts n Figures - Must read it!!
The report, which is published every year, is one of the most respected and widely read sources of research on employment and salary trends in the region, used extensively by employers as well as working professionals. Key highlights of the report include:
Qatar salaries increased on average by 6.8% in 2010, but 55% of professionals did not get a raise
Across the Gulf, HR professionals received the highest pay rises, and lawyers the lowest.
The UAE remains the most popular Gulf country for expats, however Qatar is catching up fast.
5% of Dubai residents now commute to work in Abu Dhabi, a five-fold increase since 2008
Salaries in Qatar are forecast to rise by an average of 7.2% in 2011
Middle East tensions could drive more Arab professionals to Gulf countries, but may reduce interest from Western expats.
I am among those 55% :(
Oh, is it??
I am desperately waiting for a salary hike by my husband's employer for last 4yrs....:D
It seems like it is good to work in HR.... but then again don't they set the salaries?
maybe for government sectors... private? I doubt it...
salaries in qatar likely to be increase by 7% overall! thats not to a specific professional only!!
What about other departmentel empolyees?
BTW, you should always cite your source:
http://www.gulftalent.com/home/Employment-and-Salary-Trends-in-the-Gulf-2010-2011-Report-26.html
Dammit! I only got 4% :o(