GCC countries are traditionally seen as heavily reliant on expat workforce. However with a whole generation of local talent currently ready and awaiting employment, how successful are nationalization efforts in the GCC countries, and how further can they go? The below infographic provides insights into nationalization efforts in the GCC and was created from data obtained by Bayt.com's “Nationalization in the GCC” poll (May 2013). The poll was conducted online from March 15 – May 2, with 2,213 respondents covering the six GCC countries.

Highlights:

• 50% of GCC residents feel localization policies are effective. [Tweet this] • 45% say GCC nationals are well supported by the government in their search for employment. [Tweet this] • For half of the companies in the GCC, local talent makes up to at least 25% of their workforce. [Tweet this] • Local talent in the GCC is perceived by some (38.9%) as more expensive. [Tweet this] [Click on image for larger size]