India, March 11 -- Shock waves from the West Asia war have slammed hiring for roles based in Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, while companies operating in the region review expansion plans.

Global search firms said companies with planned or existing exposure to the region are putting senior-level hiring on hold amid rising uncertainty. Consulting firms also warn that bonuses could come under pressure for companies exposed to the region as the conflict disrupts sectors such as energy, real estate, construction and logistics. Track latest updates from US-Iran war here

"There was a lot of hiring activity taking place for the UAE and Saudi Arabia as both those regions were dependent on expats heavily.The region now is a phase of uncertainty a...