With the current economic climate, is there any point in applying to jobs within the Middle East if you are not currently based out there?

Yes, Sure, because the experience and Skill always win.

Yes there is a point in applying.
Yes some expats have been let go - but don't listen to all the rumour mongering, each will have a story but this is about your life story, so make it work.
I wasn't based out here, I was headhunted and offered employment which I accepted.
It is not easy by any means and the financial rewards can sometimes seem like compensation.
However, there are many expats out here doing very well.
Can I point out that life is what you make it where ever you live.
Be careful of the negative company that can eat away at your fears and associate primarily with positive, like minded people no matter where they are from.
Keep in mind your goals and always keep in mind why you want to come in the first place.

Sure experience always wins but you have to build a good rep, work for big companies and build your CV, and participate in social meetings get contacts , cuz weather you are skilled or not influence plays a huge role in landing a job !!!

not sure...
;-) even with over14 years in oil/gas sector...
still in caspian ;-) maybe because wide range and not very narrow field activities, I've been successful in ;-)

currently work for ministry of social affares hospital physio therapy, After partime job like for bayt known any co.
partime office agent work experence

Companies will always go looking for talent wherever it may be.
The situation in the MENA region is quickly improving so now is a better time then ever to apply for jobs.
I moved from London to Dubai for a new role about7 months ago so I'm evidence of the fact it's possible, not easy, but possible.
As it has been and always will be when searching for a job, perseverance is the key!

Yes,because it doesn't mean that you are not based on a said location,you are not qualified to do applications in there.Situation nowadays only prove that whether what nationality you have, you are still welcome to work in any places in the world as long as you have all the necessary skills and unique talent or even just say being competitive is an advantage for you to be hired anywhere else.

yes, there is a point , we can always apply for a job, in the middle east, even though, if you are not based out there, and also if economic condition is worsen also , the job is required.

Dear Noor,

 

Due to the current financial situation in the middle east and gulf, they are trying to recover by developing and enhancing other industries like education, transportation and hospitals and as I see in your professional profile that you are working in one between the mentioned sectors (education). If you are planning to relocate, I really encourage you especially that teachers' salary scale in gulf countries is good.

 

Good Luck!