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Human Resources 71 Despite the cost of living in the UAE shooting up 28% according to the survey, nearly half of the polled respondents said Dubai is their preferred place of work. The banking and finance sector awarded the most generous raises in 2006, increasing salaries on average by 19.5 per cent. Healthcare professionals (excluding doctors) were among the least pampered, receiving only 11.2 per cent more pay last year. Nassim Ghrayeb, CEO, YouGovSiraj, said: “A detailed questionnaire was shared with more than 270,000 registered members of the Bayt.com website, representing the broadest cross-section of working professionals in the region.” He added: “The survey addresses conditions, perceptions and behaviour in each GCC country and in over 20 different industry sectors.” cent according to the survey, nearly half of the polled respondents said Dubai is their preferred place of work. But the UAE's many attractions might not include more cash. Kuwait comes in with the highest average monthly salary in the Gulf, US$3,100. Saudi Arabia is second with US$3,000, and the UAE is in fourth place with an average monthly pay packet of US$2,750. Perhaps a change of career is the way forward? The majority of respondents in all the GCC countries would rather tackle a new industry than seek a better position in the same field in order to address the problem of higher living costs. Despite double-digit raises, most Gulf professionals want more - and employees in the UAE and Bahrain consider themselves the most deserving. The raise they felt they 'deserved' in 2006 was put at 33 per cent reflecting the higher cost of living in both countries. Employees were the least demanding in Saudi Arabia, where the average 'deserved' pay rise was recorded as 27 per cent. Overall, public sector employees in the GCC feel the most unsung, claiming they justified a pay hike of 39 per cent on average in 2006. So is throwing in the towel the answer to higher earnings? Gulf countries with large expatriate workforces appear the most volatile. In Qatar, 37 per cent of the survey's respondents said they would consider going back to their home country or relocating elsewhere in the Gulf to boost pay. Dubai stands to prosper from the itchy feet of disgruntled Gulf workers. Despite the cost of living in the UAE shooting up 28 per Rabea Ataya added: “Increasing inflation is putting pressure on lifestyles, but the general picture remains optimistic. On average, more than four fifths of respondents in the Gulf consider themselves 'on a par with' their peer group or 'somewhat better off'. But perceptions of living standards appear to have a direct impact on the length of time people expect to stay in one location.” Employees in Qatar are the most unsettled according to the survey, holding an average of 2.4 jobs in the last five years. And job-hopping across the region is most pronounced in the advertising, tourism, PR, travel and IT industries. Public sector employees may be less well paid, but they are more loyal. According to the survey, the average government worker spends more than seven years in the job while advertising employees stick around in the same post for less than four. Ataya added: “Interestingly, the lack of growth opportunities, not pay, is cited as the number one reason for leaving a job. Employers therefore need to pay equal attention to career growth and performance recognition, as well as to ensuring that salaries are competitive.” He said: “More than 60 per cent of our respondents said they look for a job while they're still in one, so employers should plan pay structures and growth strategies for their staff well.” Founded in 2000, Dubai-based Bayt.com has offices in 10 regional cities - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Doha, Manama, Kuwait City, Amman and Karachi. Based in the UK, YouGov uses online panels to provide research for public policy, market analysis and stakeholder consultation, and has a track record as the UK's most accurate pollster. Supply Chain & Logistics Group | www.sclgme.org
72 Trade and Economy Non-oil trade through free zones reach new heights Growth Engines Dubai's non-oil foreign trade continued its steadfast growth last year despite tough competition in the international markets. Data compiled by Dubai World's Statistics Department show a robust rise of 9.15 percent in this sector of the economy during 2006. The statistics, based on information from Dubai Customs, showed that last year the value of non-oil trade stood at AED 523.5 billion as against AED 479.6 Billion in 2005. H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman, Dubai World, said, “These results reflect the emirate's rapid economic growth in a relatively short span of time and what we can achieve in the global trade arena. There are many factors that have helped in pushing this economic expansion, especially the impressive growth in the real estate sector and the sharp increase in the number of international companies operating from Dubai including around 6,000 companies in Jebel Ali Free Zone which have also contributed to the robustness of our economy.” Adel Al Ashram, Senior Manager of the Statistics Department said, “Compiling the annual statistics for Dubai's foreign trade in a record time of just 15 days is a real achievement for us and is unmatched in the Middle East. These statistics play a crucial role in influencing decision makers and business leaders as they plot their strategies and future plans.” According to the figures released, direct non-oil foreign trade, that is trade carried out outside free zones, netted AED 316.5 billion as against AED 280.4 billion in 2005 - an increase of 12.8 per cent. Adel Al Ashram, Sr. Manager, Statistics Dept., Dubai World PERFORMANCE OF FREE ZONES Dubai's non-oil foreign trade through the emirate's eight free zones recorded an 8.9 per cent increase during the year 2006 compared to 2005. Figures show that the total value of non-oil trade that passed Supply Chain & Logistics Group | www.sclgme.org
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