In a first for the region, five UAE-based companies have recruited more than 13 students from India’s Masters’ Union business school, marking a milestone in cross-border talent engagement.
DP World, Careem, Sirius International Holding, IHC Abu Dhabi portfolio companies, and Puffy conducted structured campus drives, offering roles in strategy, product, venture building, growth, and Chief of Staff positions.
Record placements for UAE roles
The UAE emerged as the leading global hiring destination for the 2025 Post Graduate Programme (PGP) cohort. Average annual compensation for these roles reached Dhs 150,000, with the highest offer at Dhs 575,000. The top 25% of the cohort secured Dhs 224,000 on average, reflecting strong employer confidence in Masters’ Union graduates.
Overall, the school recorded 30 international offers, with average annual compensation on Purchasing Power Parity reaching $149,000. Dubai-based roles averaged Dhs 22,000 per month, reaffirming the UAE’s position as a key hub for global talent.
Expanding UAE presence
To strengthen local engagement, Masters’ Union has opened a full-time office in Dubai, staffed with a five-member team focused on building employer partnerships across the UAE and the wider Gulf region.
“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.
Broader placement trends
The 2025 placement season included participation from 55 marquee recruiters, including Meta, DP World, Careem, Bloomberg, EY, KPMG, American Express, Abdul Latif Jameel, and Sirius International Holding. Four offers exceeded Dhs 33,000 per month, the highest number recorded by the school to date. Over 90% of the cohort secured offers before the final term, underscoring strong industry credibility and job readiness.
“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 of the Board of Governors and Former CEO, Bharti Airtel & Softbank.
“Our success this year is not just in numbers – it’s in the high-impact roles our students are stepping into across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. For UAE employers, this represents a pipeline of globally trained, region-ready talent equipped to contribute from day one,” said Abhishek Kaul, Director – Global Corporate Engagements, Masters’ Union.
Cross-border talent initiatives
Careem opened its first office in India this year to onboard Masters’ Union graduates, hiring two students from the 2025 cohort. Additionally, Masters’ Union conducted its first onsite international campus drive in Abu Dhabi with Sirius International Holding, flying in 14 students, of whom eight secured placements.
Masters’ Union’s practitioner-taught courses, live consulting projects, venture incubation, and corporate immersions continue to attract global companies in consulting, finance, technology, product management, and emerging sectors. Its experiential learning model positions the school as a leading talent partner for UAE-based organizations and one of India’s fastest-growing business schools.
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