Bloomberg
Kamel: Standard Raise Not Enough for Mideast Hiring
Monday, August 3, 2026
Weam Kamel, Partner and Abu Dhabi Operations Head for Alchemy Search, told Bloomberg that recruiting C-suite candidates in the Middle East has become more difficult due to regional conflicts and talent shortages. According to Alchemy Search, job candidates have increased bargaining power in negotiations, and employers are prioritizing local hiring. Kamel discussed compensation and recruitment strategies for attracting executives to the region during an interview on Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East & Africa program.
