Hi guys, quick question for consultants working in UAE - are your contracts changing to fixed term? If yes, what is the new period for your contracts?

Context: UAE's new labor law forces private companies to change their contracts to fix term (except for companies based in DIFC)

www.thenationalnews.com/uae/government/2022/10/07/uae-lifts-three-year-cap-on-private-sector-employment-contracts/

Democrats are voting for Biden only because their (irrational) deep rooted hatred for Trump is so strong. Not one single Liberal is excited about Biden, nor can they actually stand by anything he’s done in 47 years. There is absolutely 0 energy behind candidate Joe Biden.

Why has real estate remained lucrative?
Mainly agents but also developers.

The barrier to entry is low, not even sure if graduating high school is needed. My old agent even said she did it bc she can make a lot money and not work that much. She drove a new Mercedes and sent her kids to private school, husband was also an agent.

So I’m curious why it didn’t get flooded and the profit margin dampened to a $/hr closer to other jobs with similarly easy entry?

My in-laws are coming to visit for the holidays, does anyone have any leads on a nice (but not too pricey) hotel or Airbnb in the Downtown area?

What is an IBM principal title equivalent to at a big4?

Democrat outrage baiting thing is getting really tired and old. I don’t think I will ever vote D again.

Turks and Caicos or Bermuda for a long weekend in February/March?

Any recommendations on places to stay, visit in Dubai? Holiday family of 4 if that helps. Thank you!

Paris hotels… which would you prefer?
a) Four Seasons
b) Hôtel Plaza Athénée
c) Mandarin Oriental
d) Shangri-La Paris
e) Ritz Paris

Help! I told my SO I’d let them know before I go to bed tonight. And I have totally procrastinated.

How much $ is needed for 2 weeks in Europe? Considering that flight, hotel, and travel has already been paid for.

What is considered a “large” caseload in employment litigation? I work at a large L&E boutique law firm and handling about 14-15 active litigation cases in state/federal court or arbitration. Some of these matters are multi-plaintiff and multi-defendant cases, but none are class actions. This does not include any matters I am handling in the charge stage or in pre-litigation. Not sure if that’s a typical caseload or not?

What is the moment that made you realize you wanted a career in entertainment?

Does anyone have any advice for aging parents and making decisions on where to put them for assisted living? Are there trusted and unbiased sites that offer info on quality and safety ratings etc?

What industry companies ( health plan or providers) pay well and has a good wlb?

Where do you keep your non-library original components in Figma? Do you put them to the side outside of a working frame, within its own “Components” page (like Sketch does for Symbols), or do you keep the original directly inside of one of your layouts?

Trying to get a sense of what all IFS groups there are. Please share your group name in the comments. If your group name is already posted in the comments, +1 it

Anyone have lucky emailing their building management to open up their gym / amenities? About to send an email and wanted to see if anyone’s had luck doing something similar

Has anyone at a mega fund like KKR or Apollo experienced coinvesting and actually being able to put money into a deal?

Just curious. Why are the ME offices always hiring? Is it because people are leaving all the time versus other regions? Or just that the business grows crazily all the time?

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

Any good recruiters in the Product / Program / Project management space in Dubai? Active on LinkedIn but aware many smaller companies don’t post there due to the costs. Adecco has been recommended and roles look the right fit.

Is McKinsey Middle East not growing as fast as some of the other firms (BCG, Kearney, S&, …)? Haven’t heard of many people interviewing of late, especially for the UAE offices

@women in the ME, I’m moving from NYC to Dubai. Is there some things to consider for attire in a business environment or is it the same as in NA? I’m thinking about business travel to other countries like KSA 👀

Is there point in applying to roles without referral? I’ve a strong background but hearing nothing on applications and don’t want to waste a shot by direct application into the void and having to wait to reapply

How do you all plan for retirement while in the Middle East (especially for European folks)? Did you sign up for your home country retirement plan while abroad ? (My home country offers it but at a very high cost)

Can anyone recommend any good recruiters that focus on the MENA region?

Best family friendly places to live in Dubai?

Is it true that UAE public entities are the best among ME public sector clients? If yes, why?

I have a close friend who is interested in tech consulting in the region (Dubai/AD) in particular Accenture and IBM, would anyone be ok to have a chat? He’s keen to learn about the space and is looking to intern summer 2023, has completed multiple internships in Dubai.

Dubai 🐠 what are your favourite things to do in the region?

Done with final interview round of BCG for lateral placements and the HR has asked for a call for communicating final result. Generally they do this for communicating yes or no? Super anxious!

Got an offer for 180k + 40k bonus for a SC role in Dubai at a T2/T3 shop. Is this competitive?

Hi there - anyone aware of FTI director salary range for Dubai office? Not enough data on Glassdoor to verify..

Does google have office in Dubai? I am curious!

Is the pace and WLB a lot different between T1 and T2 firms in the middle east?

After a decade of experience at big American banks plus consulting, with an American education and passport, how expansive are my options with big and/or small names in the region?