Hey WSO. I'm an international student going to a UK semi-target and I'm interested in working in the M&A sector in Dubai once I graduate. Does anyone know if firms in the region tend to sponsor analysts out of uni? Emirati friends of mine also tell me having an EU passport might help my case.
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You will need an/multiple internships if you want to break in as an analyst in Dubai.
Even getting an internship in some of the better banks here require previous experience.
Visa sponsorship is not an issue as basically everyone requires a VISA (not many emiratis in banking)
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