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According to ECD, freelancers can obtain:• A one-year permit and new employment visa for Dh9,000 per year.• A two-year permit for just Dh16,000.• Over 90 professional activities to choose from, like social media marketing, fashion designer, choreographer or makeup artist. For professionals interested in the freelance permit, you must register your interest in applying for the freelance permit by emailing the Client Relations Centre at Expo City Dubai (ECD) – CRC@expocitydubai.ae or visit the Client Relations Centre located within ECD on level two of the Women’s Pavilion in the Sustainability District. Here are the steps to follow as per ECD:…

Some banks and banking trade groups are suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over a finalized rule that limits overdraft fees banks can charge. The rule is part of President Joe Biden administration’s campaign to reduce junk fees that hit consumers on everyday purchases, including banking services. But banks argue that without overdraft protection, desperate consumers will instead lean on worse, unregulated services to ease their crunch. Under the finalized rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that was announced on Thursday, banks will be able to choose from three options: they may charge a flat overdraft fee of $5,…

(CNN) — Heads up to anyone who is a freelancer, independent contractor, business owner, property renter or just a hobbyist who occasionally sells their creations: If you accept business-related income through a payment app or online marketplace like Venmo, CashApp, Airbnb and Etsy, come January you may start receiving 1099-K tax forms from the platforms where you do business.You may get more of them than you’re used to receiving — especially if you’ve never received one from the platforms before. And you’ll be getting even more in 2025 and beyond.Here’s why and what you need to know before you file…

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The Pound Sterling sells off sharply after data showed the UK monthly GDP surprisingly declined by 0.1% in October. UK Industrial and Manufacturing Production also contracted in October compared with the previous month. Investors expect the Fed to pause the policy-easing spell in January after cutting interest rates next Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) falls sharply against its major peers on Friday after the United Kingdom (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and factory data surprisingly contracted in October. The report showed that the economy declined by 0.1%, as it did in September, while economists expected it…

gremlin/Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence (AI) recruiting tools keep coming, but can they help freelancers navigate a competitive job market? On Wednesday, the freelancing platform Fiverr released Dynamic Matching, an AI-enhanced tool that it says “transforms how businesses can find and hire freelancers.”Both an AI writing aid and a talent search tool, the feature helps businesses perfect their project briefs, recommends ideal candidates, and shares the brief with them. If businesses prefer to look for candidates themselves, they can still use Dynamic Matching to edit their brief and then share it manually with freelancers of their choice. Also: AI is moving undercover at work in 2025, according…

EUR/USD struggles near a multi-week low and is pressured by a combination of factors. The ECB’s dovish outlook is seen undermining the shared currency amid a bullish USD. Bets that the Fed will adopt a cautious stance and rising US bond yields support the buck. The EUR/USD pair remains depressed during the Asian session on Friday and touches a near three-week low, around the 1.0455 area in the last hour. Moreover, the fundamental backdrop suggests that the path of least resistance for spot prices is to the downside and supports prospects for an extension of the recent downtrend. The shared…

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What It Pays: $18.20 an hour, according to Indeed.Perfect For: Designers in the graphics arts industry who produce their best work outside of a group office environment.What It Is: Create virtual displays of art and graphics by assembling images, typographies, and motion graphics for published, printed, or digital media. This may include drafting logos, packaging, labels, and advertisements for brands. Top candidates will have skills in creativity, typography, software, web design, Adobe Photoshop, technology, and more.How to Get It: Do a search on Indeed, Glassdoor, and ZipRecruiter for “remote graphic design jobs,” and you’ll find listings that you can filter…

Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) has launched Dynamic Matching, a new AI-assisted tool that revolutionizes how businesses find and hire freelancers on their platform. The system combines AI technology with human expertise to help customers create detailed project descriptions and match them with suitable freelancers.The process involves four key steps: writing project briefs with AI assistance, matching with qualified freelancers, receiving custom offers within an hour, and selecting the preferred freelancer. For PRO customers, additional expert support is available to refine matches.According to Fiverr’s data, over 57% of executives across marketing, finance, and tech sectors plan to…