UAE ranks most connected country on LinkedIn

26/04/2017 05:48 AST

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, released figures on Tuesday announcing that it has hit the 500 million members milestone across 200 countries and 22 million members in the Mena region. A professional community of this size has never existed until now. Helping members to stay informed on relevant news and views impacting the professional world, LinkedIn’s UAE members rank as the most connected in the world. UAE users have a reported average of 211 connections per individual.

Boasting some of the highest social media penetration rates in the world, UAE residents are not only well connected, but also savvy to the potential of what a highly connected global community of professionals can do, and the value that is created for each member of the workforce. LinkedIn profiles are much more than just online resumes; they are a crucial online personal branding statement.

When someone searches for an individual online, their LinkedIn profile is usually at the top of the search results and it is vital to make a powerful first impression.

With half a billion professionals on the network, LinkedIn understands the potential of what a highly connected global community of professionals can do and the value that is created for each member of the global workforce. This network is accessible to anyone with a LinkedIn account.

With each connection a member makes, the total reach of their professional community grows and so does the career opportunities.

“We encourage all members to connect with relevant professionals to increase their industry networks. It is great to see the UAE ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to recognising the value of a strong online professional network. A large majority of the UAE’s workforce has come from abroad — LinkedIn makes it easy for professionals seeking to connect with each other around the world.

The Gulf Today