Telecommunications Jobs in Dubai
Dubai prides itself on its high tech infrastructure
Propelled by the booming construction and financial services industries as well as government deregulation, Dubai’s telecommunication sector has experienced tremendous growth over the recent years. Penetration in the mobile market has reached close to 170%, in the generally underdeveloped fixed-line market remains at a low 30%, and in the Internet market it is about 56%. Increased education and business expansions have increased the demand for Internet services. Substantial growth is expected in the broadband market over the next several years, which should growth to account for some 65% of all subscribers. Despite the economic downturn, the industry has seen rising revenues. Revenues are expected to reach some Dh29.62 billion this year, which represents an increase of 6.9 percent compared to 2008. The telecom market is dominated by Etisalat.
This industry provides voice communications, data, graphics, television, and video streams at ever increasing speeds and in an increasing number of ways. Wireless communication services, Internet service, and cable and satellite program distribution have seen a substantial growth over the past several years and are increasing its share in the overall industry. The industry has a good perspective for the future, given that growth will come from the growing population and increasing number of expatriates.
This expanding industry is closely related to the economic fortunes of the corporate sector and the rising incomes of the population. The industry provides jobs for various installation, maintenance, and repair occupations; telecom equipment installers and repairers; equipment operators; Computer software engineers and network systems and data communications analysts; and various managerial and clerical workers. Some specific occupational titles in this industry include general and operations managers, network and computer systems administrators and data communications analysts, sales engineers and analysts, telephone operators and customer service representatives, as well as various equipment installers and repairers.
News
- Career Opportunities for Expats with Mobile Telecommunications Background [19-08-2010]
- Competition Between Top Telecommunication Companies Bode Well for Professionals [09-08-2010]
- Telecommunications Jobs in Dubai: Outlook Strengthens and Stabilizes [30-07-2010]
- UAE Liberalizing the Telecommunication Sectors is Great News for Job Seekers [30-07-2010]
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