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Jobs in Saudi Arabia


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By Deepika Bansal

Saudi Arabia is the largest country of the Middle East and the leading petroleum exporter. As the government is shifting concentration from oil and gas sector that makes it a rich country, more job avenues have opened up. This diversification has led to rapid growth of the city as well as increase in demand for workforce. Those who are looking for jobs in UAE can opt for Saudi Arabia as a career destination.

Jobs in Saudi Arabia are available in diverse industries resulting in an upswing trend in employment sector. As the demand for manpower has grown considerably, foreigners are employed in high numbers along with natives. Jobs in oil and gas, jobs in construction, jobs in IT, jobs in education, jobs in automobile, jobs in hospitality, etc are coming up in Saudi Arabia in volumes.

The economy of Saudi Arabia is driven by its oil and gas sector, accounting for 75% of government revenues and 90% of exports. So, this sector is luxuriously rich in offering career opportunities to expatriates.
The upcoming real estate sector in Saudi Arabia is enjoying hefty investments from global companies and growing like never before. With increasing population, the need for houses, apartments, offices, shops, etc has also surged up and so, various property developers are now engaged in construction works. The rise in demand for residential and commercial complexes has also resulted in availability of umpteen jobs in real estate sector. Some of the vacancies in this field are for architects, civil engineers, plumbers, electricians, construction workers, etc. These jobs are generally offered on contractual basis.

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