Meet Evan – discover the experience, expertise, and values that shape his approach at Kinetic. Evan is a Senior Recruitment Consultant within the Industry & Commerce division at Kinetic. He joined the business in 2023 and brings over 5 years of recruitment experience across both the UAE and Ir...
The MedTech hiring landscape in 2026 is being reshaped by AI, connected care, and increasingly strict regulatory oversight. While parts of the broader tech market have cooled, medical technology remains a priority for health systems and governments seeking efficiency, better outcomes, and cost contr...
Garden leave is a term many employees hear, but few fully understand. Whether you’re resigning or being terminated, garden leave affects your work obligations, pay, and what you can do next. What Is Garden Leave? Garden leave is a period during your notice when you remain employed and paid but are...
Meet Airei Fajardo – discover the experience, expertise, and values that shape her approach at Kinetic. Airei leads the Medical Devices team at Kinetic and has worked in recruitment since 2011, joining us in 2016. She brings over a decade of experience within the MedTech sector across the META reg...
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Saudisation law for 2026, expanding employment quotas and affecting key private-sector roles. Announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in January 2026, these measures raise Saudisation requirements to 60% in marketing and sales professions...
Meet Sophia Nambiar – discover the experience, expertise, and values that shape her approach at Kinetic. Our longest-serving team member, Sophia, has been part of Kinetic since the very start in 2013 and plays a key leadership role within the business. She is a Business Manager, heading up our Ph...
The Life Science sector in the UAE is evolving rapidly, and with many regional headquarters shifting to Saudi Arabia, companies are facing new workforce challenges. Senior leaders and executives are increasingly encountering unexpected career changes as organisations restructure. How these transitio...
Meet Our General Manager, Chris Atkinson – discover the experience, values, and leadership behind Kinetic. Chris is the co-founder of Kinetic and brings over 20 years of recruitment experience, specialising in the life sciences industry. With a career spanning the UK, Australia, and more than a de...
As 2026 gets underway, HR leaders will be under increasing pressure to deliver hiring outcomes that balance speed, quality, compliance, and cost control. Ongoing skills shortages, nationalisation requirements, regional expansion plans, and evolving workforce expectations have made traditional recrui...
The UAE’s Manufacturing & Industrial sector is entering a transformative phase in 2026. Driven by economic diversification initiatives and large-scale infrastructure projects, the sector is experiencing unprecedented demand for skilled talent while simultaneously redefining what “ski...