Updated: June 12, 2026
Looking for a railway job in the Gulf right now? This roundup covers the operators and projects actively recruiting across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman, the types of roles being advertised, and where to apply. Bookmark this page — we update it as hiring rounds open.
🇦🇪 UAE: Etihad Rail
With passenger services launching across 11 cities, Etihad Rail is in one of its biggest hiring phases yet. Roles recently advertised include:
- Train drivers and junior engineers
- Power supply technicians and signalling staff
- Station masters and station services teams
- Customer service representatives for the new passenger network
- Cargo handling and freight operations staff
Where to apply: the official portal at careers.etihadrail.ae. Packages typically include healthcare and annual bonuses on top of tax-free salaries.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: SAR (Saudi Arabia Railways)
SAR operates the Kingdom’s passenger and freight network — including the North Train and Dammam–Riyadh lines — and recruits continuously as Vision 2030 projects expand. Commonly advertised roles:
- Railway engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical)
- Train drivers and operations controllers
- Signal and telecommunications engineers
- Project managers and planners
Where to apply: careers.sar.com.sa. Major job boards also list dozens of live rail vacancies in the Kingdom at any time. See our full Saudi rail jobs guide.
🇸🇦 Riyadh Metro Operations & Maintenance
With all lines of the driverless metro now running, O&M consortia hire technicians, control room operators, station staff, and maintenance engineers on an ongoing basis — a strong entry route for candidates with metro or CBTC experience.
🇶🇦 Qatar: Qatar Rail / Doha Metro
Doha Metro and Lusail Tram operations create steady demand for operations staff, maintenance technicians, and engineers. With the Riyadh–Doha high-speed line agreed in late 2025, expect project hiring to ramp up over the coming years. Check Qatar Rail’s official careers channels and our live listings.
🇴🇲 🇦🇪 Hafeet Rail (UAE–Oman)
The 303 km Abu Dhabi–Sohar line is in delivery, generating construction-phase roles (track, civils, systems) through the joint venture and its contractors, with operations roles to follow. Background in our Gulf projects hiring guide.
How to Apply (and Avoid Scams)
- Apply through official career portals linked above, or through listings posted by verified employers on our jobs board.
- Prepare a rail-focused CV — see our step-by-step application guide.
- Never pay anyone for a job offer, visa, or interview. Genuine Gulf rail employers cover recruitment and visa costs. Treat any payment request as fraud.
Stay Updated
New vacancies are posted regularly on our listings page — and if you’re an employer hiring for any of these projects, post your job to reach specialised rail candidates across the Gulf.
