In a regional first, five major UAE companies recruit over 13 students from the new-age Indian B-school, signaling a strategic shift in sourcing high-impact talent for the Gulf’s digital economy.
Dubai: The economic bridge between the UAE and India has long been paved with trade and investment. Now, it is being fortified with a new kind of currency: high impact human capital.
In a significant development that underscores the changing dynamics of global talent acquisition, Masters’ Union, India’s practitioner-led business school, has reported an unprecedented hiring surge from the UAE for its Post Graduate Programme (PGP) Class of 2025.
This isn’t just about placement numbers; it’s about a structural shift. For the first time, five powerhouse UAE entities, including DP World, Careem, Sirius International Holding, and portfolio companies of IHC Abu Dhabi, conducted structured campus drives at the Gurugram based institution.
The result? Over 13 students were recruited for critical roles in Chief of Staff offices, Strategy, Product, and Venture Building, establishing the UAE as the cohort’s strongest global hiring destination.
A Strategic bet on “Region-Ready” Talent
This recruitment drive is not accidental. It represents a calculated move by UAE corporations to source talent that combines global business acumen with entrepreneurial agility, skills essential for navigating the region’s rapid economic diversification.
“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,” said Abhishek Kaul, Director of Global Corporate Engagements at Masters’ Union. “For UAE employers, this represents a pipeline of globally trained, region-ready talent equipped to contribute from day one.”
The financial commitment from employers reflects this confidence. The average annual compensation for the cohort stood at ₹33.39 LPA (approx. AED 150,000), with the highest international offer touching a staggering ₹1.28 crore (approx. AED 575,000). Roles based in Dubai commanded an average of ~AED 22,000 per month.
Boots on the Ground in Dubai
Recognizing the permanence of this shift, Masters’ Union is not just exporting talent; it is embedding itself in the ecosystem. The school has established a full-time Dubai office with a five-member team dedicated to deepening employer partnerships across the Gulf.
“Masters’ Union was founded to create a new generation of business leaders who combine entrepreneurial agility with global readiness,” said Pratham Mittal, Founder of Masters’ Union. “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.”
Defining Moments in Cross-Border integration
Two key milestones from this placement season highlight the deepening integration:
- Careem’s India Hub: The Dubai-based super-app opened its first office in India specifically to onboard Masters’ Union graduates, hiring two students from this cohort to kickstart its operations there.
- The Abu Dhabi Drive: In a historic first, the school conducted an onsite international campus drive in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Sirius International Holding. Fourteen students flew in for interviews, with eight securing final placements.
The traditional recruitment map is being redrawn. As the UAE’s economy pivots toward technology, innovation, and strategic investments, the demand for a new breed of business leader is accelerating. Masters’ Union, with its industry-immersive pedagogy, has positioned itself not just as an Indian B-school, but as a strategic talent partner for the Gulf’s future.
