Gulf to add 7 million jobs by 2025 as female hiring surges, women now make up 42% of new hires

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Gulf to add 7 million jobs by 2025 as female hiring surges, women now make up 42% of new hires

Wednesday 15th October 2025, 8:06AM

The Gulf region is poised to create nearly 7 million jobs by 2025, a significant economic transformation. Driven by diversification and reforms, the workforce expanded by 24.8% from 2020-2024. Notably, female employment surged 11.6%, showcasing a growing commitment to an inclusive, gender-balanced workforce for sustainable growth.

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