Dear reader, Have you lately been a bit concerned whether you could lose your salary to artificial intelligence? As a journalist, that thought has certainly cropped up in my mind. However, as someone who reaches out personally to a lot of people to hear their stories, I feel reassured that it will take a few years before AI steals my thunder! Professionals in roles that are reliant on creativity or human ingenuity are less likely to find themselves being replaced by machines, experts say. AI is here to stay, so rather than feel threatened by this transformative technology, it’s best to use it to our advantage. Recently, a cousin of mine who works as a radio presenter took a sabbatical from work to upskill herself in AI and digital marketing. This trend is on the rise among many professionals globally who are opting to upskill. Many companies in the Middle East are already taking proactive steps to prepare their workforces for the AI era. According to a recruitment expert, one of the largest property developers in the region has enrolled its entire C-suite on short AI courses, and the training will then be gradually carried out across the entire organisation. Meanwhile, a senior director of enterprise data, AI and digital strategy at a global logistics company partnered with a university and developed a course for executives. The initiative’s success led to more than 2,000 employees wanting to take the course. Continuous learning will become increasingly important so we can adapt to a shifting workplace. We can take advantage of online courses and certifications to broaden our knowledge. Also, keep checking in here until February, as we will feature a regular stream of stories focusing on salary and employment trends across the region for 2025. Have a great day ahead! Jobs that require human interaction, creativity, critical thinking, strategic decision-making, emotional intelligence and advanced technical expertise are best positioned to thrive amid the AI boom, recruitment consultants say. On the flipside, jobs that are highly repetitive or involve routine processes are at the highest risk of being automated, they warn. “Roles like teachers, healthcare professionals, HR specialists/recruiters and client-facing positions will still be in demand. Teams can harness AI tools to enhance productivity, generate innovative ideas and even boost creativity across all sectors,” according to Nicki Wilson, owner and managing director of the Dubai-based consultancy Genie Recruitment. <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2025/01/14/ai-revolution-jobs-how-2025/" target="_blank">Read the full story by Deepthi Nair …</a> Majority of UAE and Saudi Arabia professionals <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2025/01/20/uae-saudi-arabia-jobs-salaries/" target="_blank">plan to switch jobs this year</a>, LinkedIn says What does <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2025/01/14/us-dollar-investments/" target="_blank">a strong US dollar</a> mean for your investments? <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2025/01/20/memecoin-donald-trump-melania/" target="_blank">$MELANIA memecoin</a> beats $TRUMP token on first day of release