UAE’s Freelance Boom and The Strategic Push for Diversified Economy

A powerful surge has been witnessed in UAE’s freelance economy and they have emerged as the home for over 100,000 licensed freelancers across stratified sectors like tech, media, education, and sustainability. And their free zones are shaping the position of UAE as a MENA leader in independent work, as a part of the US $455 billion global gig economy. 

The heart of the growth of these freelancers are due to the proactive policy-making of the government which includes,

• Simplified Licensing
• Part Time Permits via MoHRE
• Two Year Freelancer Visas in Free Zones like Expo City Dubai

All these frameworks are considered to be strategic tools for achieving a non-oil economy.

The UAE is creating policies and its benefits that are driven towards their long term goals associated with modern innovations. And these crucial categories are largely filled by the on-demand skills and boosting innovations of freelancers in AI, digital transformation and creative industries. Expo City Dubai becomes a place to thrive for an ecosystem that delivers coworking infrastructure, vibrant community events, and direct access to logistics hubs.

Moreover, the global freelancers in which two-thirds are under the age of 35 and it clearly states that it is a youth driven movement who are creating a resilient, tech-forward economy and environment for a better future. Thus, by pushing themselves with the streamlined freelance systems, the UAE is brimming as the global hotspot for the individuals with talent, independence and visionary notions. 

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