According to the research, the main reasons that drive employees to relocate to the UAE are
- Employment opportunities - 73%;
- The opportunity to earn a high salary and reduce their tax burden - 62%;
- The opportunity to improve their quality of life - 61%;
- The country's economic and political stability and security;
- Opportunity for career growth.
Professionals in engineering, technology, finance, healthcare, design, hospitality, architecture, and trade are most likely to apply for a work visa to the UAE. Most of them are young professionals, managers and those who have been living abroad for some time.
In terms of geography, African citizens are the most active in international mobility. North Americans, Europeans, Chinese and Australians are much less mobile.