(TAN): Dubai has launched a unique new program that enables overseas remote working professionals to live in Dubai while continuing to serve their employers in their home country.
The move provides remote workers – and their families – the opportunity to relocate, on an annual basis, to Dubai to enjoy a safe stay with strong digital infrastructure that provides seamless connectivity.
Dubai, and the UAE opened itself to international tourists on July 7. Its robust safety and hygiene protocols have enabled the reopening of most sectors and destination offerings across the city, including hotels, beaches, shopping malls and educational institutions.
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has awarded Dubai the Safe Travels Stamp in acknowledgement of its efforts to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and Covid-19 precautionary measures.
“The global pandemic has changed how we live and work. As multinationals and leading start-ups across the world accelerate their rates of digital adoption, the need to be physically present to fulfil professional responsibilities has been redefined,” said Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. “…Dubai is uniquely positioned to offer a safe, dynamic lifestyle opportunity to these digitally savvy workers and their families while they continue to work remotely, whether it is for a couple of months or an entire year,” he added.
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The programme costs USD 287 plus medical insurance with valid UAE coverage and processing fee per person. Through the programme, applicants can obtain all services in Dubai, including telecoms, utilities, and schooling. Applicants will also benefit from Dubai’s zero income tax for individuals.
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