Leading universities in the Gulf countries—including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman—are now recruiting faculty across disciplines for the 2025–2026 academic year. Open-rank positions are available in fields such as artificial intelligence, engineering, business, social sciences, and the humanities.

Institutions like Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (UAE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia), Qatar University, and NYU Abu Dhabi offer highly competitive, tax-free salaries, research funding, and comprehensive benefits, including housing and relocation support. The academic environment is international and research-focused, with state-of-the-art facilities and growing global partnerships.

These roles are ideal for scholars seeking to contribute to ambitious national visions in research, innovation, and higher education. Application deadlines vary, with many closing between May and August 2025.