Why Dubai has moved to the front of the queue in global talent hunt

  • Date: 12-Nov-2020
  • Source: Arabian Business
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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Why Dubai has moved to the front of the queue in global talent hunt

With the launch of the recent remote working programme, Dubai is positioning itself at the front of the queue when it comes to taking advantage of the global talent pool, with the rapid digital transformation continuing to change the face of the workforce.

Amir Sohrabi, AVP emerging markets at technology giants Citrix, told Arabian Business the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated that change from the industrial age into the digital economy, rendering geographies and time zones almost a thing of the past.

He said: “Now organisations will be able to have access to really a deep pool of talent, anywhere any-time, to be able to drive innovation, to be able to create the new types of products and services that are going to be demanded by the market. And they're no