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The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating key changes to the workplace and workforce that could forever change the world of work. During the pandemic, companies across many sectors have been forced to shut down, causing a large-scale shift to remote working. Even after the pandemic, many employers are set to allow their employees to work from home permanently. In a global survey conducted by Gartner in July 2020, more than 80% of 127 company leaders plan to allow part-time remote work even when it is safe to return to the office. 47% said they intend to allow employees to work remotely full time.

This Policy Brief explores these key trends and addresses the following key policy questions:
1. How can Dubai Government enable the shift towards remote working?
2. How can Dubai capitalise on the ‘freelancer revolution’ and attract top freelance talent to work in Dubai’s strategic sectors?
3. How can Dubai attract Digital Nomads who work remotely for overseas companies?