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Freelance economy fast becoming world’s answer to global development crisis
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Aid agencies and NGOs, such as World Vision, Oxfam International, BRAC, Peace Corps. and Habitat for Humanity —they all conjure images of developing nations, impoverished communities and even refugee camps.
However,…
The new architects of Aid: Why freelancers are replacing NGOs in global development
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Something fundamental is shifting in how economic development happens, and if you’re reading this, you are more than likely a part of this global phenomenon.
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Can freelancers actually afford to live in UAE?
Discover the best value-for-money neighbourhoods in the UAE for freelancers earning between £2,500–£5,000 a month. Learn where to live affordably in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, with budget tips
With the rise of remote work, a…
UAE Green Visa rumours squashed: freelancers welcome just with more scrutiny
Contrary to rumours, the UAE is not scrapping the green visa, which allows foreign freelancers to live and work income-tax free.
As reported by Emarat Al Youm, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai's…
Interconnected global jobs market in state of chaos, contradiction and bias
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The global labour market is in a paradoxical transition. For some job seekers, their career transition is being rerouted indefinitely.
Katherine Steiner-Dicks analyses domestic and global macroeconomic environments…
Canada named top country for tech freelancers. But which one ranks for best earnings and cost of…
Discover the world's best tech hubs for your freelance career
Canada has been named the top destination for tech professionals, offering a winning combination of a strong job market and a high quality of life.
The Netherlands,…
Freelance tech jobs: “America First” tech hiring policy could get worse before it gets…
The United States’ technology policy is moving towards a more nationalistic approach that prioritises domestic job creation and technological dominance.
This stance, strongly expressed by President Donald Trump, during his remarks at…
Freelancer networking: No-BS events by Aussie “Aunties” – Is your market next?
The Aunties, an Australian freelancer networking community, proves sector-specific Chatham House-style events are effective. Every industry from finance to healthcare should be taking notes from their playbook. Could you and a group of…
UK-EU Summit delivers mixed messages for contractors: legal experts remain sceptical
New agreements on professional qualifications and youth mobility schemes promise easier cross-border work, but immigration lawyers warn the devil remains in the detail
Following this week's UK-EU summit, contractors and freelancers…
Recession incoming: AI & war’s deadly economic mix
The Freelance Informer analyses the gathering storm of geopolitical tensions, bloated AI budgets and mass layoffs and the impact these developments are already having on freelancers and contractors
The once reassuring hum of global…