UAE Skills Platform Boosts Future-Ready Careers: Discover the Top 5 In-Demand Jobs
Dubai: The job market is evolving rapidly, prompting students and parents to question whether current educational choices will yield future opportunities. In response, the UAE has introduced an innovative online platform aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment. This initiative offers insights into the most sought-after jobs and skills, empowering users to make informed decisions about their academic and career trajectories.
Launched last month by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the UAE Skills platform is designed to assist school pupils, university students, and parents in confidently selecting courses and specialisations.
What is the UAE Skills Platform?
The UAE Skills platform employs an AI-driven model to connect labour market data with the education ecosystem. It analyzes job trends, in-demand skills, and qualifications while forecasting future labour market dynamics. This enables government entities and educational institutions to make data-informed decisions.
The platform supports students in identifying suitable academic and career paths from early education stages, benefiting over 200,000 students and 200 educational institutions across the UAE, with more than 1,700 future skills currently in development.
How to Use the Platform
To access the platform, users can follow these steps:
- Visit UAE Skills Platform.
- Log in using your UAE PASS.
- Choose from the following options:
- High school student
- College/University student
- Parent
- Public explorer
After logging in, users can explore the platform’s features.
1. Get Tailored Job Recommendations
Users can select subjects of interest from a list of over 30 options, including language, literature, accounting, media studies, and physical education. Based on these selections, the platform provides a comprehensive breakdown of emerging job opportunities aligned with the chosen skills and qualifications. This includes job profiles detailing potential enjoyment factors, salary ranges for entry-level, mid-level, and senior roles, as well as available study options in the UAE.
2. Explore Higher Education Programmes
The platform also features a section dedicated to higher education programmes, where users can learn about specific fields of study. This includes:
- Suitability of the field for the user
- Essential skills for success
- Required electives
- Study options available in the UAE
- Potential career paths within the field
3. Latest Job Trends
The platform evaluates current market data to deliver insights into jobs that are:
- In high demand
- Emerging
- Declining
- Highest paying
For those interested in sectors with increased employment opportunities, the platform provides information on fields with higher employability rates and the qualifications that employers seek.
Which Jobs are in High Demand in the UAE?
According to the platform, the following five jobs are among the most in demand in the UAE job market as of September 2025:
1. Accountant
Reasons for Demand:
- Regulatory compliance and reporting
- Business growth and cross-border trade
- Digital accounting and Fintech adoption
Salary Range:
- Entry level: AED 4,000 to 7,000
- Mid-level: AED 10,000 to 17,000
- Senior level: AED 16,000 to 24,000
2. Administrative Assistant
Reasons for Demand:
- Non-oil economic diversification
- Expansion of digital government services
- Growth of tourism and logistics hubs
Salary Range:
- Entry level: AED 6,000 to 10,000
- Mid-level: AED 13,000 to 20,000
- Senior level: AED 18,000 to 29,000
3. Civil Engineer
Reasons for Demand:
- Non-oil economic diversification projects
- Expansion of tourism and logistics infrastructure
- Green transition and sustainable infrastructure
Salary Range:
- Entry level: AED 6,000 to 11,000
- Mid-level: AED 16,000 to 25,000
- Senior level: AED 23,000 to 36,000
4. Real Estate Agent
Reasons for Demand:
- Non-oil economic diversification
- Growth of tourism and logistics hubs
- Expansion of healthcare and education investments
Salary Range:
- Entry level: AED 3,000 to 6,000
- Mid-level: AED 13,000 to 20,000
- Senior level: AED 21,000 to 33,000
5. Restaurant Manager
Reasons for Demand:
- Expansion of tourism and hospitality
- Non-oil economic diversification
- Growth in GCC trade and travel
Salary Range:
- Entry level: N/A
- Mid-level: AED 11,000 to 18,000
- Senior level: AED 15,000 to 23,000
Salary figures are indicative and may vary based on skills, experience, and market conditions.
Fields of Study in High Demand
The platform identifies several fields that have seen significant hiring activity over the past three months:
1. Management and Administration
This field accounts for 20% of job postings, with roles such as:
- Sales Manager
- Administrative Assistant
- Restaurant Manager
- Real Estate Manager
2. Finance, Banking, and Insurance
This specialization appears in 8% of job postings, with roles including:
- Accountant
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate Manager
- Financial Manager
3. Marketing and Advertising
Also representing 8% of job postings, key roles include:
- Sales Manager
- Real Estate Manager
- Sales Account Manager
- Advertising Copywriter
4. Hotel, Restaurants, and Catering
This specialization is required in 6% of job postings, with roles such as:
- Restaurant Manager
- Hotel Concierge
- Customer Experience Manager
- Accommodation Manager
The UAE Skills platform serves as a valuable resource for both mid-career professionals seeking to upskill and students making course selections. The platform is accessible via the website UAE Skills or through the ‘UAE Skills’ app, available on both Apple and Android devices.
Source: www.emirates247.com
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Published on 2026-06-24 17:58:00 • By the Editorial Desk
