01Fluffy

Keep hearing this a lot and would like to know what is the definition of 'UAE experience' when applying for jobs. Surely common sense and knowledge should suffice? Your response would be really appreciated.

mentalist

It basically means prior experience of working in the United Arab Emirates. Does that help?

01Fluffy

Thank you, do you have any specific information. I now have survived the Dubai driving experience but have nothing to relate to in the job front. Just trying to get an understanding on the differences.

Bahtatboy

As above, it means that you've worked in the UAE before.

You need to be keenly aware of what "common" sense really means: in this context it means "pertaining or belonging equally to an entire community, nation or culture". So what passes for common sense in UK does not necessarily pass for the same here.

And as to knowledge: knowledge of what? You may well be expert in the technical aspects of your particular field, but if that knowledge is not combined with the experience of using that knowledge in this environment or one similar to it, then such knowledge may be of reduced value.

Nevertheless, everybody's got to start somewhere, so if you've not worked here before push your knowledge, skills, eagerness, resilience and adaptability. And make sure you've done some research.

Good luck

01Fluffy

Thank you, this is extremely helpful. Do you by any chance have any antidotes or examples that you have seem people do? Would be totally bored if I did not have a job.

Bahtatboy

Antidotes are widely available, I had several at the Tavern in the Sheraton last night.

01Fluffy

Glad you had a good time. Assuming it was too good a night to write down. Thank you for the earlier comments.

busybee2

working in the uae environment is certainly different to the rest of the world.

al dente

'UAE experience' could also be a shortcut for looking for people who are already here so relocation costs are cut.

soukie

Absolutely right.

soukie

I think the UAE is now actually a bit easier than most Gulf Countries but same cr*p still the same! Love the tendering processes here

busybee2

tenders haha .......

01Fluffy

It is so annoying as I do not have these presumed costs as I will be here on my husband's visa. Agencies are mentioning this as well. I keep on till I get there.

Brains1983

"UAE Experience" = Patience. Lots of it.

01Fluffy

Thank you

Have an abundance. I now need to add to the list and cross-check! Like they say 'Getting there is all part of the journey'.