Online recruitment in the UAE grew by 18% in Q2 2019 when compared to the same period last year, according to the latest Monster Employment Index for the UAE.

The index is a monthly gauge of online job hiring activity by Monster.com, which records the industries and occupations that show the highest and lowest growth.

The education sector reported the highest growth with a 19% year-on-year increase in Q2.

The production sector (including manufacturing, automotive and ancillary) also reported year-on-year growth at 12%. Oil and gas, and IT and telecom/ISP (Internet service provider) both reported 8% growth.

The engineering, construction and real estate industry registered the largest decline at -19% from Q2 2018.

The Monster Employment Index also reported data from June showing a 12% increase in June 2019 when compared to the same period last year.

The industry recording the most growth in June was oil and gas at 24%, year-on-year. Other industries that reported growth are hospitality, at 14% and education, at 13%.