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UAE employers plan to cut staff, pushed by uncertainty
The number of UAE companies planning staff cuts has tripled to 25% in three months, driven by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Larger companies remain optimistic about hiring, while smaller businesses and the logistics/trade sector face reduced hiring plans due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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