UAE emerges as top recruiter for Masters’ Union

Five leading UAE-based companies have offered job opportunities to over 13 Post Graduate Programme (PGP) students from Masters’ Union, India’s new-age business school known for its industry-immersive pedagogy.

The record-breaking placement outcomes for its PGP Cohort of 2025 - led by unprecedented hiring momentum from the UAE including DP World, Careem, Sirius International Holding, IHC Abu Dhabi portfolio companies, and Puffy. Together, they recruited over 13 students for high-impact roles such as Chief of Staff, Strategy, Product, Venture Building and Growth, marking the UAE as the strongest global hiring destination for the cohort.

The school secured 30 international offers, with a record-breaking $149,000 Average Annual Compensation on Purchasing Power Parity, and an average of Dhs22,000 per month for roles based in Dubai - reaffirming the UAE’s position as the dominant international hiring hub for the Class of 2025.

“Masters’ Union was founded to create a new generation of business leaders who combine entrepreneurial agility with global readiness. Our growing presence across the UAE and Middle East demonstrates that our graduates are not just finding jobs - they are creating meaningful impact across one of the world’s most exciting economic corridors,” said Pratham Mittal, Founder, Masters’ Union.

With an Average Annual Compensation of Dhs150,000 and the highest offer touching Dhs575,000, Masters’ Union continues to rank among India’s highest-paying business schools. The top 25% of the cohort achieved an exceptional Dhs224,000 average compensation, underscoring global employer confidence in Masters’ Union graduates.

“This year’s outcomes demonstrate how Indian talent is fast becoming a strategic asset for the UAE and the broader Middle East. At Masters’ Union, we are preparing leaders who can enable digital, strategic, and economic transformation across global markets. Our vision is clear - to position Masters’ Union among the Top 10 global B-Schools by 2030,” said Manoj Kohli, Chairman to the Board of Governors & Former CEO, Bharti Airtel & Softbank.

To strengthen on-ground industry engagement, Masters’ Union has also established a full-time Dubai office staffed by a 5-member local team, dedicated to expanding employer partnerships across the UAE and the wider Gulf.