Accountants, AI developers top roles in UAE.

Accountants, risk managers, and artificial intelligence (AI) experts are among the most sought after roles in the UAE in 2020, new research by Robert Half has shown.

As businesses prepare for the impact that a resurgent UAE economy will have on the war for talent, Robert Half has shared a list of the UAE's top 10 in-demand roles for the first half of 2020, and the trends expected to influence the jobs market. According to Robert Half UAE's 2020 Salary Guide, management accountants take up the top spot, followed by chief financial officers (CFOs), and risk managers.

The findings showed that demand for accounting professionals is growing in the UAE, as start-ups and large multinational companies seek professionals with accountancy experience to establish and develop their financial processes. With a talent deficit threatening hiring strategy across the finance and accounting sector, organisations are looking for CFOs to lead from the top and deliver business targets, with a focus on market regulation and increased return on investment. One of the most in-demand professions is risk managers, as awareness of the dangers posed by...