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PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE THE CONVENIENCE OF REMOTE WORKING FOR ABU DHABI START-UPS WORLDWIDE
RemotePass , a leading platform in UAE for managing remote talent , has partnered with Hub71 , Abu Dhabi ’ s global tech ecosystem , to provide the region ’ s highest potential start-ups with access to top-tier onboarding , payroll and FinTech services – enabling founders to attract the best remote talent worldwide and scale into global champions .
As part of the partnership , Hub71 start-ups will gain access to RemotePass ’ platform to onboard , manage and pay international remote workers in compliance with UAE regulations while offering a full range of financial services and benefits . Through a seamless experience , start-ups will have the opportunity to unlock a global talent pool while removing the traditional barriers to onboarding , such as generating locally compliant contracts , managing identity verification and handling electronic signatures .
Eligible start-ups can access RemotePass ’ services with a premium discount and exclusive services through the incentives offered under Hub71 ’ s Company Building Programme .
RemotePass aims to empower other founders within the community to embrace the future of remote and hybrid work in the UAE . A Hub71 start-up since 2020 , Remotepass has successfully scaled its business to become a trusted partner of the global tech ecosystem .
Karim Nadi , Co-founder and CCO of RemotePass , said : “ Having been a part of Hub71 ’ s maiden cohort , we ’ re delighted to be contributing to the community where our journey first started . We ’ re combining Hub71 ’ s foundational role in the tech ecosystem with RemotePass ’ s unparalleled expertise in international onboarding and payroll . Our focus is to empower start-ups to tap into the vast international talent pool while removing the hassles of contracts , local compliance and payroll . With trends showing 35 million digital nomads worldwide and 98 % of workers desiring part time remote work , this partnership will unlock greater growth for companies scaling in the region .”
Hashem Alkaabi , Head of Corporate Services at Hub71 , said : “ Building a strong team of innovators and skilled talent is vital to any start-up ’ s success but finding the right profiles can be a challenge . At Hub71 , we value the role of talent in contributing to startup growth and we are also keen to facilitate access to the best and brightest minds through valuable partnerships . This is why we are excited about the prospect of our start-ups accessing RemotePass and witnessing how its technologies are contributing to the wider Abu Dhabi innovation ecosystem by helping founders address their hiring needs .”
Remote workers get access to a comprehensive suite of financial services and benefits through a Super App , alongside a virtual and physical debit card to receive payments in US $, among other offerings . This creates a seamless infrastructure for international workers to manage their finances and access global benefits such as premium health insurance , from anywhere in the world .
Hub71 is home to more than 240 start-ups operating in 21 sectors . Bringing together entrepreneurs , corporate partners , investors and government entities , Hub71 has created a vibrant community that helps innovative companies thrive globally from the heart of Abu Dhabi . �
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