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Business Development Executive

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 52 recent postings.

In brief

A Business Development Executive in the GCC region requires communication, Excel, negotiation, presentation, arabic. Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Business Development ExecutiveMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates13,000 AED22,500 AED35,000 AED48,500 AED
Saudi Arabia12,500 SAR21,500 SAR33,500 SAR46,500 SAR
Qatar13,500 QAR23,500 QAR36,500 QAR51,000 QAR
Kuwait1,100 KWD1,850 KWD2,850 KWD4,000 KWD
Oman1,200 OMR2,050 OMR3,200 OMR4,450 OMR
Bahrain1,150 BHD1,950 BHD3,050 BHD4,200 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Business Development Executive pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Modelled from 650 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Market signals
650
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+5%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
36%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)19,000
Scale-up (50–500)22,500
Enterprise (500+)29,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
27,500
02Cloud & SaaS
25,000
03E-commerce
22,500
04Government tech
21,000
05Telecom
19,500

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • THARWAT AL SHARQAWI AND SONS (TSS) ADVERTISING...
  • The Blue Group
  • National Food Products Company | NFPC Group
  • Powerlink IT & Security Solutions LLC
  • Talervo
  • World of Digital Dudes

Active markets

  • bahrain
  • kuwait
  • oman
  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
What a Business Development Executive does
  • 01

    ICT & ELV Role Overview We are seeking a motivated Sales Executive with hands

  • 02

    Make marketing video for our products and services

  • 03

    Handle incoming leads through calls, WhatsApp, website inquiries, and referrals

  • 04

    Clearly explain business setup services in the UAE (Mainland, Free Zone, Offshore, visas, banking, etc.)

  • 05

    Convert qualified leads into successful closures

  • 06

    Conduct regular follow

  • 07

    term client relationships

  • 08

    Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Business Development Executive salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Business Development Executive in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.

  • Which GCC country pays Business Development Executive salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Business Development Executive salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.

  • Are these figures gross or net?

    All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.