"Recruiters in the area are shifting geographic focus. Ian Cowx, senior recruitment consultant at construction recruiter Gold Group, told
Recruiter: “Internationally we are seeing a shift away from the Middle East by a number of very significant contractors who are seeking work elsewhere. Eastern and mainland Europe have signs of being key areas in 2009 and 2010.” He added that the emirate’s employment situation “changed almost
overnight”." (thanks Saeed)