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Marketing and Communications Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, UAE with 12 recent postings.

In brief

A Marketing and Communications Manager in the GCC region requires communication, Git, leadership, Excel, arabic. Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. 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.

Marketing and Communications Manager — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates12,000 AED21,000 AED32,500 AED45,000 AED
Saudi Arabia11,500 SAR20,000 SAR31,000 SAR43,000 SAR
Qatar12,500 QAR22,000 QAR34,000 QAR47,000 QAR
Kuwait1,000 KWD1,700 KWD2,650 KWD3,700 KWD
Oman1,100 OMR1,900 OMR2,950 OMR4,100 OMR
Bahrain1,050 BHD1,800 BHD2,800 BHD3,900 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Marketing and Communications Manager 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

Market signals
500
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+6%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
23%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)17,500
Scale-up (50–500)21,000
Enterprise (500+)27,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
25,500
02Cloud & SaaS
23,500
03E-commerce
21,000
04Government tech
19,500
05Telecom
18,000

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

Required skills

communicationgitleadershipexcelarabicenglishanalyticalcrm

Top hiring companies

  • Al Futtaim Group
  • Michael Page
  • Trendyol Group
  • Al-Futtaim
  • YOUGotaGift
  • Hepworth PME Qatar WLL

Active markets

  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
What a Marketing and Communications Manager does
  • 01

    Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the company’s piping products in target markets.

  • 02

    Lead branding initiatives to strengthen brand awareness, credibility, and customer loyalty.

  • 03

    Create and manage content across multiple platforms, including the website, brochures, newsletters, presentations, and social media.

  • 04

    Plan and execute trade shows, exhibitions, customer events, and industry forums to enhance product visibility.

  • 05

    Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, and competitor activities.

  • 06

    Coordinate with Sales and Product teams to align marketing campaigns with business development and tendering objectives.

  • 07

    Manage digital marketing activities, including website optimization, SEO, and social media campaigns.

  • 08

    Build and maintain relationships with media, industry partners, consultants, distributors, and advertising agencies.

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Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions

  • What is the average Marketing and Communications Manager salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Marketing and Communications Manager 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 Marketing and Communications Manager salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Marketing and Communications Manager 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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