The UAE has achieved another milestone by being recognised as the top destination for remote work in the Middle East and the fourth globally. VisaGuide.World, a leading authority on visa systems, evaluated various factors to determine the rankings, with the UAE securing its position after Spain, Argentina, and Romania.
Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, said that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has a proven and pioneering track record in various digital fields, and has established a flexible and future-oriented system for remote work, becoming a model of efficiency, adaptability and readiness for challenges.
His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama emphasised the UAE's resilient response to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a strong foundation for remote work supported by advanced digital infrastructure.
VisaGuide.World, renowned for its evaluation expertise, considers a range of factors in its comprehensive assessments. These include the availability of active visas, internet speed, taxation policies and tax-free durations, income prerequisites for visa applications, cost of living in Euros, Global Health Score, and the popularity of tourism.
On the list, the top 10 countries for remote work are Spain, Argentina, Romania, UAE, Croatia, Portugal, Uruguay, Malta, Norway, and Andorra.