Bayt.com Poll: Year in Review in the MENA 2024 

Personal growth and skill development have become essential drivers of success in this fast-paced and ever-evolving professional landscape. Professionals are focusing on learning, adaptability, and resilience to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. As the workplace in the MENA region continues to transform, understanding the factors behind professional achievements and satisfaction is critical for fostering a thriving workforce.

Bayt.com’s latest poll, Year in Review in the MENA 2024, delves into the accomplishments, challenges, and priorities of professionals across the region. It provides a detailed overview of their achievements, growth areas, and outlook for the year ahead, offering valuable insights for individuals and organizations alike.

Key Findings

• Majority of the respondents were satisfied with their rate of overall professional growth in 2024 (79.1%) with 41.1% of the respondents answering it was excellent.
• Almost half of the respondents (47.9%) focused on learning and growth to adapt to challenges or setbacks in their professional lives in 2024.
• Personal motivation and hard work was the factor that contributed to most of the respondents’ professional success in 2024 at 38.7%.
• Over half of the respondents (57.4%) reported that they were satisfied with their work-life balance throughout 2024, of which 37.3% were very satisfied.
• Almost half (47.1%) of the respondents plan to seek new opportunities for growth to build on their achievements in 2025.

Conclusion

Data for the Bayt.com Year in Review: Reflecting on Professional Achievements and Growth poll was collected online from December 4 to December 31, 2024. The results are based on respondents from countries including UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Sudan, among others.