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Gulf labor market to grow by 6.3% in 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) labor market experienced significant expansion in 2025, with the total number of employed individuals reaching 37.9 million, marking an annual growth rate of 6.3% compared to 2024, which recorded 35.7 million workers. The private sector accounted for 89.7% of the total workforce, with Saudi Arabia continuing to dominate by employing more than half of the workforce at 50.2%, approximately 19 million workers, followed by the UAE at 26.3%. The number of Saudi citizens employed increased by 3.2%, while non-national employment rose by 6.3%. Indicators show that development policies and targeted localization efforts are focused on enhancing citizen participation and increasing their skills, especially in the technology, energy, and tourism sectors, while reliance on foreign labor persists to meet economic growth demands.
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