Executive Secretary
A Executive Secretary is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, qatar, saudi with 17 recent postings.
A Executive Secretary in the GCC region requires communication, excel, erp, english, presentation. A Executive Secretary is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 11,000 AED | 19,500 AED | 30,000 AED | 41,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,500 SAR | 28,500 SAR | 39,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 20,000 QAR | 31,000 QAR | 43,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,600 KWD | 2,450 KWD | 3,400 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,750 OMR | 2,700 OMR | 3,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,650 BHD | 2,600 BHD | 3,600 BHD |
How Executive Secretary pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Eram Talent
- Al Mariah United Group
- Tafaseel
- Zolo Real Estate LLC
- MOHAMED KAMEL BLDG CONT. L.L.C.SP
- webook.com
Active markets
- kuwait
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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1. Executive Support Manage the General Manager’s executive office and daily operations. Filter and prioritize the GM’s daily schedule to focus on high
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level administrative and technical meetings. Organize and manage: Senior management meetings Project follow
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related meetings in collaboration with HR. Does not manage HR functions directly. 10. Organizing Executive Events and High
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Level Meetings Organize Board Off
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discrimination policies Equal opportunity principles Corporate ethics According to ILO standards and best corporate governance practices.
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Excellent communication and organizational
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Ensure all outgoing correspondence is typed, proof read and dispatched to the highest possible standard
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Compose and prepare routine correspondence and prepare simple interpretation of documents / correspondence if requested
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