Dubai is fatigue, insomnia and bouts of headaches all a typical part of your day? Then you’re not alone, as the majority of UAE residents are blaming the stress on their jobs.
Stress can turn its ugly head your way due to a number of factors, but the health risks rise when the level of intensity increases when its not only about the daily stress of rushing to meet deadlines or arranging meetings with your child’s principle, but one that turns into the grinding stress that wears you away – day after day, year after year.
According to UAE residents who took part in the ‘Top Industries in the Middle East and North Africa’ survey, construction emerged as the most stressful industry, topping the list with 30 per cent of respondents.
Banking and finance sectors, as well as the oil, gas and petrochemicals were also viewed as stressful industries by 24 per cent and 18 per cent of respondents respectively.
The construction industry also ranked in first for the longest working hours for a third of UAE respondents, followed by the hospitality and tourism sector at 25 per cent.
10 most stressful industries in the UAE
1.Construction 30%
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