Find Great Management Jobs In The Middle East--And Other Jobs Too

The Middle East has a fearsome worldwide reputation. Many people think of the Middle East as a place of poverty and religious conflict. Going there to work is the last thing on most people's minds.

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That is because most people are fools, who vaguely "follow" the news the same way medieval astronomers might have followed the progress of a comet: without understanding it. Do not count yourself among these hapless sheep. For qualified professionals who are willing to go out and take what they want, management jobs in the Middle East are some of the best and most lucrative opportunities out there. The same is true of Middle East IT jobs (which will often involve management) and Middle East logistics jobs.

As far as IT jobs in the Middle East, one of the best places to look is a country called the United Arab Emirates. Do not let its location in a war-torn part of the globe deceive you: the United Arab Emirates is one of the richest countries in the world. In 2005, the UAE contained the world's highest proportion of HNWIs (Net High-Worth Individuals, i.e. rich people). Its capital, Dubai, is a glittering metropolis that probably outmatches anything you have ever seen in movies or on television. It has the earth's tallest habitable building. It boasts world's only hotel with 7 stars, Burj Dubai, as well as a center for tourist space travel (a form of entertainment available to only handful of billionaires).

The country also doesn't have income or business taxes. This spells great fortunes for professionals of all sectors, but in particular software developers. This IT position is one of the highest-paid and most sought-after in the country. An experienced programmer can expect to earn the equivalent of $262,000 annually in the United Arab Emirates.

The UAE is also a lucrative place to find management jobs in the Middle East. Real estate is hot in the UAE, with celebrities such as Brad Pitt and the "posh" Spice Girl Victoria Beckahm looking into buying homes there. A property manager can expect to bring home the equivalent of about $152,000 annually.

Another surprisingly lucrative place for management jobs in the Middle East is Egypt. This African country was the first Middle Eastern nation to recognize the existence of Israel, and the rest of the world has amply rewarded it with many economic opportunities. The shipping industry dominates Egypt as it ever has, since Hellenistic times, and the country's friendliness towards Israel has assured a constant stream of trade with Europe. Its Nile River and Mediterranean ports are always busy. A good dock manager can earn almost $150,000 annually. What's more, if seaports aren't your thing, don't worry: a good project manager in any other sector can earn upwards of $100,000 in Egypt.