Tech-based firms to benefit more from remote working

Dubai - This new move by the UAE will be a stepping stone in building a new economic sector that revolves around technology, digitalisation, remote management and creativity.

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Sandhya D'Mello

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Published: Sun 18 Oct 2020, 4:44 PM

The UAE's newly-launched remote working programme has opened new avenues of hope for recruitment firms and tech-based companies as they get staff from Dubai for their employers abroad.

Dubai's initiative enables overseas remote working professionals to live in the emirate while continuing to serve their employers in their home country and key industries perceive this as a good move to cut costs while at the same time retaining talent in the UAE.


"I see technology, fintech, e-commmerce and digital marketing functional experts taking advantage of this opportunity. The workforce from many countries supporting international clients from remote locations would seize this opportunity to live in the UAE and serve the global market," said Abbas Ali, senior vice-president at Tasc Outsourcing.

"We have been promoting remote workforce to all of our clients in the GCC, helping them onboard a global workforce anywhere in the world. This is a great welcome change; we can now promote the UAE as a destination for our clients across the Middle East and Africa. The expat workforce loves to work in the UAE, there are huge opportunities in this market along with high-quality lifestyle."


This new move by the UAE will be a stepping stone in building a new economic sector that revolves around technology, digitalisation, remote management and creativity.

Shatha Alami, chief people officer of Delivery Hero - Carriage, said: "The Dubai government is defining and leading a pioneer way to accommodate for the new world following the pandemic. This brilliant initiative is providing highly-talented individuals with the security and a high standard of living in return for their contribution intellectually and financially to the economy of this amazing city."

Alami added that most industries and sectors are currently looking for ways to move into the new world. More business owners are swapping rigid 9-5 schedules and traditional office environments in favour of flexible spaces and remote work as an option for saving costs, retaining employees and encouraging a healthy work-life balance, she stressed.

"This is an excellent empowering concept, building on the confidence in the UAE Vision to make the country among the best globally. The move is dynamic for future generations as it will benefit all the economic sector while boosting business growth and empowering entrepreneurs," added Shirin N. Bamboat, regional human resources head for Mena and Sub-Saharan Africa at VFS Global.

— sandhya@khaleejtimes.com


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