Job Security in Middle East

As an expatriate job security is one of the most worrying factor when it comes to middle east Jobs.
 Factors which you should consider on analyzing ones job security (apart from physical problems like accidents and illness)are

1.  Nationalization:
Many countries in Middle east are trying their level best to encourage citizens to take up jobs is Government and Private sector. Despite of this the economy os growing and the demand for labor at the moment is larger than the national population growth which again drives expatriate labor force to these countries. This is a factor to be watched out in future and it will starts with Top positions, like Manager posts etc.Normally this is implemented in Government departments  and Government companies before it moves strongly to the private sector.
2. Conflict with your sponsor/Company:
Even though labor laws are applied in all countries, practically ,to fight a legal battle with your existing company or sponsor  is expensive and risky . Companies , often tries to preserve their manpower using closed contracts and might hesitates to give release , in case the employee gets another job offer. In many countries you also will have to produce an NOC from existing sponsor to get your Visa changed to other Company. Many countries are changing these systems with  more employee friendly terms , as there is international pressure against  many of the existing laws.You may refer to labor laws of some of these countries given in this Blog.

3.War scenario and internal conflict:
War is one of the most brutal factor which was treated as a myth until Iraq invaded Kuwait. This possibility still exists over the crisis of Iran . Many countries also faces internal pressure for changes within the existing ruling systems.