Director of Commercial Strategy
Pilot and manage the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Oman with 2 recent postings.
A Director of Commercial Strategy in the GCC region requires communication, leadership, analytical, forecasting, AWS. Pilot and work through the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. 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 | 16,500 AED | 28,500 AED | 44,500 AED | 61,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 42,500 SAR | 58,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 17,500 QAR | 30,000 QAR | 46,500 QAR | 64,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,350 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,650 KWD | 5,050 KWD |
| Oman | 1,500 OMR | 2,600 OMR | 4,050 OMR | 5,600 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,450 BHD | 2,450 BHD | 3,850 BHD | 5,300 BHD |
How Director of Commercial Strategy pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · 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.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Mandarin Oriental
Active markets
- oman
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Communicate and enforce all corporate and hotel policies, procedures, and standard operating practices to colleagues.
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Ensure all business activities comply with MOHG Code of Conduct, laws, and regulations.
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Fully support the Mandarin Oriental, Muscat People & Culture Strategic Policy and all learning and development initiatives.
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Maintain a complete Training Matrix and Job Description/Specification Matrix for your division.
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Prioritize colleague career path development and document in the MO Profile online system.
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Hold monthly meetings with teams to address concerns and share departmental and hotel information.
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Safeguard confidential guest, customer, and colleague information.
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Adhere to Safe, Sound, and Sustainable policies and MOHG Social Media Policy.
What is the average Director of Commercial Strategy salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Director of Commercial Strategy 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 Director of Commercial Strategy salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Director of Commercial Strategy 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.
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