Head of Business Development
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Saudi, UAE with 14 recent postings.
A Head of Business Development in the GCC region requires negotiation, CRM, english, Excel, communication. Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. 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 | 17,000 AED | 29,500 AED | 45,500 AED | 63,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,500 SAR | 28,000 SAR | 43,500 SAR | 60,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 18,000 QAR | 31,000 QAR | 47,500 QAR | 66,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,400 KWD | 2,400 KWD | 3,750 KWD | 5,200 KWD |
| Oman | 1,550 OMR | 2,700 OMR | 4,150 OMR | 5,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,500 BHD | 2,550 BHD | 3,950 BHD | 5,450 BHD |
How Head of Business Development 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.
Top hiring companies
- Venture Search
- KPay Group
- Sunon Furniture
- Zahid Group
- Foreground.
- Ajdan Real Estate Development Company
Active markets
- bahrain
- saudi
- uae
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Identify, develop, and secure new high
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end architecture and interior design projects in Dubai and the UAE Build and maintain relationships with: High
- 03
worth private clients (villas, penthouses, luxury apartments) Developers and investors Real estate brokers and luxury property consultants Fit
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Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are met.
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Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
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Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land use, or interconnection agreements.
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Create wind energy project plans, including project scope, goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, contingencies, or other project information.
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Supervise the work of subcontractors or consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications or budgets.
What is the average Head of Business Development salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Head of Business Development 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 Head of Business Development salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Head of Business Development 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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