Why are employers in the Middle East taking so long to fill jobs?

Are you wondering why it’s taking such a long time to get your dream job? Have you aced all the interviews but are still waiting for a confirmation from the company?
The common rationalization is that, with Ramadan drawing close, recruitments take a back seat in most firms. Well, it’s time to dismiss that notion: new research shows that there are a multitude of factors at play here.
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Seban Scaria