Akhtaboot is an online career network and employment website serving the Gulf and MENA region through matching employers to employees. "Akhtaboot" is the Arabic word for Octopus, characterized by its 8 arms; this is intended to convey the idea of a multi-branched network. The firm is located in Amman, Jordan, with branches in Dubai and Riyadh. It utilizes Internet, social media, radio, newspapers and magazines to advertise employers' job vacancies.