NADIA Global recruits skilled, work-ready staff from Kenya for employers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman. Our recruitment hub in Nairobi finds, screens and prepares the candidates, and our team in Dubai looks after you from the first job brief to the day your new staff start work.
Why Gulf Employers Hire from Kenya
Kenya has one of the largest young workforces in East Africa, and most candidates speak good English. That makes on-site training quicker and day-to-day communication easier, whether the job is in a hospital, a hotel or on a construction site. Kenyan staff are known for a strong work ethic and settle well into multicultural teams. The country also has established universities, technical colleges and vocational centres, so many candidates arrive with real training behind them. Hiring costs are competitive and deployment times are short.
Roles We Fill from Kenya
Construction and Infrastructure
Site supervisors and project coordinators, junior and mid-level civil engineers, mechanical and electrical technicians, HSE officers, welders, fitters, pipefitters and electricians, masons, carpenters and general workers, plus support teams for oil and gas sites. See our construction recruitment service.
Healthcare and Caregiving
Registered nurses, clinical assistants, medical attendants and allied health technicians, and caregivers trained in elderly care, dementia support and palliative care, for hospitals, clinics, home-care providers and long-term care homes.
Hospitality, Food and Beverage and Retail
Receptionists and guest services staff, chefs, cooks, waiters and kitchen assistants, housekeeping teams, sales staff and merchandisers for hotels, resorts, restaurants and shops.
Drivers, Logistics and Security
Light and heavy vehicle drivers with verified licences, delivery riders, warehouse and forklift staff, logistics coordinators and security guards trained to international standards.
Screening, Paperwork and Travel
We work with caregiver and vocational training centres in Nairobi, and every candidate is checked before you see a CV. Our standard package covers:
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and background checks
- Medical fitness tests that meet GCC health requirements
- Document attestation and a visa-ready file
- English, customer service and cultural orientation before departure
- Flights, transfers and arrival support
Most candidates can travel within 15 to 30 days, depending on the visa type. We keep a pool of more than 5,000 pre-screened caregivers, along with candidates in construction, hospitality and logistics who are ready to move.
Why Work with NADIA for Kenya-to-GCC Hiring
Our Nairobi team meets candidates in person, checks their skills with practical tests and verifies every document before a profile reaches you. Each Gulf client gets one account manager who handles requests, interviews and paperwork, so you always know who to call. We also look after the travel side, from flights and hotels to airport transfers, and we follow up after arrival to help new staff settle in and stay.
How Hiring from Kenya Works
- Send us the roles, numbers, work location and start date.
- We send you a shortlist with candidate profiles within 3 to 5 business days.
- You interview and choose, and we start the PCC, medical and visa process.
- Your new staff travel to the Gulf and join your team.
- We stay in touch after placement to make sure everything is going well.
Where We Place Kenyan Staff
We place candidates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia, in Doha, Qatar, and in Muscat, Salalah and Sohar in Oman.
Need nurses, caregivers, a construction crew or hospitality staff from Kenya? Send us your requirements with the Submit Enquiry Request button below and our recruitment team will come back to you with a shortlist plan, a timeline and a cost estimate.