DUBAI, UAE, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Companies in the Middle East are increasingly harnessing the power of independent professionals to enhance their teams and capabilities. In-demand skills include change management, digital transformation, sales, marketing, data, and strategy.
Organizations in the Middle East are integrating independent talent according to Outsized’s 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report. Professionals in the UAE and KSA are earning between USD 300 to 1,000 per day, depending on skill and experience.
Utilizing independent talent is not just a trend but a fundamental shift for businesses in the MENA region, with freelancer registrations increasing by 78% in the past year.
Key Findings:
- Most in-demand skills: Payments, business development, project management, product development, risk management, and data analytics.
- Sectors driving the shift: Consulting, Financial Services, and Tech, leveraging independent professionals for strategy, execution, and operations.
- Freelancer growth: Registrations up 44%, showing demand for expertise.
- Day rates: Experienced professionals average USD 600/day; top skills exceed USD 1,000.
Data and analytics experts earn between USD 225 to 750 per day in the UAE and KSA. Marketing and product management specialists command rates ranging from USD 250 to 825 per day in both regions.
Transforming Workforce:
Outsized, a leading talent-on-demand platform, releases its fourth annual Talent-on-Demand Report, offering insights into business use of independent professionals. The report includes data points from projects in MENA, APAC, and Africa.
The 2025 report also includes insights from Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), expanding global workforce intelligence.
“Businesses in the Middle East recognize the speed, quality, and flexibility that independent talent brings. From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to the UAE’s digital transformation agenda, organizations tap into skilled independent consultants and freelancers for high-impact projects at a competitive cost.” — Azeem Zainulbhai, Managing Director for MENA & India at Outsized
Importance for Business and HR Leaders:
The 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report offers leaders:
- Benchmark talent costs and optimize hiring budgets.
- Identify workforce trends across MENA, APAC, and Africa.
- Exclusive day rate intelligence across industries and skill sets.
- Insights on leveraging independent talent for digital transformation.
Access the full report here
Staying informed on workforce trends is crucial. Outsized’s 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report provides leaders with benchmarking data and insights to stay ahead of industry shifts. With this information, leaders can optimize budgets, identify talent trends, and build agile workforce strategies. Access the full report to stay informed: https://resources.outsized.com/talent-on-demand-report-2025
Methodology:
The 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report is based on research and data points from real projects on Outsized’s platform.
About Outsized:
Outsized is a talent-on-demand platform with over 45,000 independent professionals, enabling large enterprises in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East to implement flexible workforce models. For more information, visit www.outsized.com.
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SOURCE Outsized
