GulfTalent Jobs Scraper

Extract comprehensive job data from GulfTalent with ease. Collect job listings including titles, companies, locations, salaries, and detailed descriptions at scale. Perfect for job market research, recruitment analysis, and career planning in the Gulf region.

Features

• Fully API-Based - Uses GulfTalent search and detail JSON APIs only (no HTML page parsing)
• Comprehensive Job Data — Extract titles, companies, locations, salaries, and full descriptions
• Flexible Search Options — Search by keywords, locations, and posting dates
• Large-Scale Collection — Gather hundreds of jobs efficiently and reliably
• Detailed Job Information — Includes requirements, benefits, and company details
• Reliable Data Extraction — Built-in error handling for consistent results

Use Cases

Job Market Research

Analyze current job trends and salary ranges across industries in the Gulf region. Understand demand for specific skills and identify emerging career opportunities.

Recruitment Intelligence

Track competitor hiring patterns and job posting frequency. Build comprehensive talent databases for strategic recruitment planning.

Career Planning

Research salary expectations and job requirements for career advancement. Compare opportunities across different companies and locations.

Business Intelligence

Monitor industry-specific job markets and hiring trends. Support data-driven decisions for workforce planning and expansion strategies.

Academic Research

Collect large datasets for labor market studies and economic analysis. Support research on employment patterns in the Middle East.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	—	GulfTalent search URL to start scraping from
keyword	String	No	"Admin"	Job search keyword
location	String	No	"Dubai"	City or location to search in
posted_date	String	No	"anytime"	Filter by posting date: 24h, 7d, 30d, anytime
maxJobs	Integer	No	100	Maximum number of jobs to collect
maxPages	Integer	No	10	Maximum search pages to process
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	—	Proxy settings for reliable scraping

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Output Data

Each item in the dataset contains:

Field	Type	Description
job_id	String	Unique job identifier
title	String	Job title
company	String	Company name
location	String	Job location
date_posted	String	When the job was posted
url	String	Direct link to the job posting
description_html	String	Full job description in HTML
description_text	String	Job description as plain text
requirements	String	Job requirements
company_about	String	Information about the company
industry	String	Industry category
employmentType	String	Type of employment (full-time, etc.)
is_remote	Boolean	Whether the job allows remote work
category	String	Job category
job_function	String	Job function/role
experience	String	Required experience level
salaryCurrency	String	Currency for salary information
salaryMin	Number	Minimum salary
salaryMax	Number	Maximum salary
external_apply_url	String	External application link
benefits	String	Job benefits
nationality	String	Required nationality
gender	String	Gender preference
arabic_fluency	String	Arabic language requirements

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Usage Examples

Basic Job Search

Extract jobs from GulfTalent using simple keyword and location search:

{
    "keyword": "Software Engineer",
    "location": "Dubai",
    "maxJobs": 50
}

Recent Job Postings

Focus on jobs posted in the last week with specific requirements:

{
    "keyword": "Marketing",
    "location": "Abu Dhabi",
    "posted_date": "7d",
    "maxJobs": 100,
    "maxPages": 5
}

Advanced Configuration

Use custom search URL with optimized settings for large-scale collection:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.gulftalent.com/jobs/search?keyword=data+analyst",
    "maxJobs": 200,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

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Sample Output

{
    "job_id": "559908",
    "title": "Office Assistant",
    "company": "A Leading Company In UAE",
    "location": "Dubai, UAE",
    "date_posted": "2026-02-13T06:00:00.000Z",
    "url": "https://www.gulftalent.com/uae/jobs/office-assistant-559908",
    "industry": "Oil & Gas",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "salaryCurrency": "AED",
    "salaryMin": 2000,
    "salaryMax": 3000,
    "nationality": "Any Nationality",
    "gender": "Not Specified"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Choose Effective Search Terms

• Use specific job titles and skills
• Combine multiple keywords for broader results
• Test different locations for regional variations

Optimize Collection Size

• Start with smaller batches (20-50 jobs) for testing
• Increase gradually for production runs
• Balance speed with data quality

Handle Large Datasets

• Use appropriate concurrency settings
• Enable proxy configuration for stability
• Monitor request timeouts for slow responses

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Integrations

Connect your job data with:

• Google Sheets — Export for team analysis and reporting
• Airtable — Build searchable job databases
• Slack — Get notifications for new job postings
• Webhooks — Send data to custom applications
• Make — Create automated job monitoring workflows
• Zapier — Trigger actions based on job criteria

Export Formats

Download data in multiple formats:

• JSON — For developers and API integrations
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis and reporting
• Excel — For business intelligence dashboards
• XML — For system integrations and imports

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs can I collect?

You can collect all available jobs matching your search criteria. The practical limit depends on your search parameters and available listings.

Can I search for jobs in multiple locations?

Yes, you can specify different cities or use broader location terms. Run separate searches for comprehensive regional coverage.

What if some job details are missing?

Some fields may be empty if the job posting doesn't include that information. The scraper will still collect all available data.

How do I get the most recent jobs?

Use the posted_date parameter with 24h or 7d to focus on recently posted positions.

Can I include salary information?

Yes, salary data is extracted when available, including currency, minimum, and maximum values.

What about remote work opportunities?

The scraper includes an is_remote field to identify remote-friendly positions.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with website terms of service and applicable laws. Use data responsibly and respect rate limits.