Gulf & MENA Job Intelligence MCP Server - AI Job Search

Connect AI agents to Gulf & MENA job boards with intelligent search capabilities!

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enables AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and custom AI applications to search for jobs on major Gulf & MENA job boards through natural language. Perfect for AI-powered job search, recruitment automation, and career development tools in the Middle East and North Africa region.

What It Does

This MCP server provides intelligent job search capabilities across Gulf & MENA job boards, allowing AI agents to:

• 🔍 Search jobs on major Gulf & MENA job platforms with advanced filtering options
• 📊 Get job market insights and analytics from regional job boards
• 🎯 Find relevant positions based on skills and preferences in the MENA region
• 💼 Access real-time job postings from Bayt, Naukri Gulf, GulfTalent, and Edarabia
• 🤖 Enable AI-powered job search for any MCP-compatible application

Supported Job Boards

• Bayt.com - Leading job board in the Middle East
• Naukri Gulf - Gulf region's Naukri jobs
• GulfTalent - Specialized Gulf job board
• Edarabia - UAE's premier education and jobs platform

Quick Start

For Claude Desktop

1. Get your Apify API token from Apify Console

2. Configure Claude Desktop:

   macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "gulf-mena-jobs": {
         "url": "https://shahidirfan--gulf-mena-jobs-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp"
       }
     }
   }
   

3. Restart Claude Desktop

4. Try it out:

   Find me software engineering jobs in Dubai paying over $5000
   

For VS Code (with GitHub Copilot)

1. Open Command Palette: Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P
2. Run: MCP: Open User Configuration
3. Add:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "gulf-mena-jobs": {
         "url": "https://shahidirfan--gulf-mena-jobs-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp"
       }
     }
   }
   

For Custom Applications

Use any MCP-compatible client and connect to:

https://shahidirfan--gulf-mena-jobs-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp

Usage Examples

Basic Job Search

"Find remote Python developer jobs in Dubai"

Advanced Search with Filters

"Search for senior software engineer positions in UAE,
maximum 20 results, posted in the last week"

Search with Salary Requirements

"Find data scientist jobs in Saudi Arabia with salaries over $5000"

Job Market Analytics

"Analyze the job market for React developers in Qatar"

Input

Configuration Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
actorIds	array	List of job scraper actor IDs to expose	Pre-configured list
enableBilling	boolean	Enable pay-per-event billing tracking	true
serverPort	integer	Port for MCP server	8080

Example Input

{
  "actorIds": [
    "shahidirfan/Bayt-Jobs-Scraper",
    "shahidirfan/Nukrigulf-Job-Scraper",
    "shahidirfan/GulfTalent-Job-Scraper",
    "shahidirfan/Edarabia-Jobs-Scraper"
  ],
  "enableBilling": true,
  "serverPort": 8080
}

Output

The MCP server returns structured job data including:

• Job titles and descriptions
• Company information
• Location and salary details
• Application links
• Posting dates
• Company reviews (when available)

Cost

This actor uses FREE pricing for all included job scrapers:

• Bayt Jobs Scraper: FREE
• Naukri Gulf Job Scraper: FREE
• GulfTalent Job Scraper: FREE
• Edarabia Jobs Scraper: FREE

No costs - All job scrapers are completely free to use!

Features

✅ Advanced Job Search

Comprehensive job search across major Gulf & MENA job boards with multiple filter options

✅ Real-Time Job Data

Access live job postings from Bayt, Naukri Gulf, GulfTalent, and Edarabia

✅ Smart Filtering

Filter jobs by location, salary, experience level, and more across MENA region

✅ Company Insights

Get company information from regional job boards

✅ Free Pricing

No costs - all job scrapers are completely free to use

✅ AI-Native Design

Built specifically for AI agent integration with Gulf & MENA job platforms

✅ High Availability

99.9% uptime with standby mode enabled

✅ Enterprise Security

SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure

Use Cases

For Job Seekers

• Get personalized job recommendations across Gulf & MENA
• Track new postings on regional job boards
• Receive market insights for salary negotiation in MENA
• Find professional opportunities in the Middle East

For Recruiters

• Find candidates faster with AI assistance across Gulf job boards
• Monitor MENA job market trends
• Analyze competitor job postings in the region
• Source talent from major Gulf & MENA platforms

For Developers

• Build AI-powered job search applications for MENA region
• Create custom career assistants for Gulf markets
• Automate job market research in Middle East
• Develop recruitment automation tools for regional markets

For Enterprises

• Integrate Gulf & MENA job search into HR systems
• Power internal career portals with regional job data
• Enable AI-driven talent acquisition in MENA
• Monitor industry job trends across Gulf countries

Performance

• Response Time: < 5 seconds for job searches
• Uptime: 99.9% (standby mode enabled)
• Rate Limits: 30 requests/second per user
• Concurrent Users: Unlimited

Security & Privacy

• ✅ All data transmission encrypted (HTTPS)
• ✅ No personal data stored permanently
• ✅ API tokens never exposed to end users
• ✅ SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
• ✅ GDPR compliant data handling

Support

Getting Help

• 📚 Apify MCP Documentation
• 💬 Apify Discord Community
• 🐛 Report Issues

Documentation Links

• Model Context Protocol
• Claude Desktop MCP Setup
• VS Code MCP Extension

Changelog

Version 1.0.0 (2025-01-01)

• Initial release
• Gulf & MENA job search capabilities (Bayt, Naukri Gulf, GulfTalent, Edarabia)
• Free job scraping
• Claude Desktop integration
• VS Code integration
• Standby mode for 24/7 availability

License

Apache-2.0 License

Author

Shahid Irfan

• Apify: @shahidirfan

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