Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced the launch of the Verified Contributors program — an international initiative aimed at attracting qualified specialists to participate in governmental and research projects of the emirate. The new cooperation format reflects Dubai’s intention to build flexible and global models of working with talent, focusing on expertise rather than physical presence.
The program is aimed at experts, researchers, analysts, designers, editors, and translators who are ready to join projects related to the analysis of future trends, innovative technologies, and cross-industry processes. This approach corresponds to the current UAE strategy for developing a knowledge economy and strengthening the country’s position in foresight research and technological forecasting.
Remote work and paid projects
One of the key features of the Verified Contributors program is the possibility of fully remote participation. Specialists are not required to relocate to the United Arab Emirates or obtain a visa, which significantly expands the geography of potential participants. Projects are carried out in English and Arabic and have a short-term format with payment for completed work, making participation attractive both for independent experts and professionals combining several areas of activity.
According to DFF, program participants will be involved in analytical, research, and creative tasks, including the preparation of strategic materials, data work, concept development, and translation of specialized content. This format is especially relevant against the backdrop of global growth in remote employment and cross-border collaboration in 2025–2026.
Selection and verified participant status
To join the program, candidates must confirm their qualifications, professional experience, and competencies. After passing the selection process, specialists are included in the pool of verified participants and receive cooperation offers as tasks matching their profile appear. This mechanism allows DFF to quickly form teams for specific projects while maintaining a high level of expertise.
DFF emphasizes that Verified Contributors is not a one-time project but a long-term platform for building sustainable connections with the international expert community. The program complements other initiatives of the emirate aimed at developing artificial intelligence, smart cities, sustainable technologies, and next-generation public administration.
Dubai’s strategy and global context
The launch of the program comes amid Dubai’s active transformation into a global center for strategic research and innovative development. In recent years, the emirate has consistently invested in digitalization, futurist research, and talent attraction, offering flexible formats of interaction with government structures. Verified Contributors fits into this strategy, strengthening Dubai’s international presence in the field of future analysis and global trends.
Experts note that such initiatives are becoming increasingly in demand amid competition for intellectual capital and the growing importance of remote expertise. For specialists from around the world, the DFF program opens the opportunity to participate in high-level projects related to shaping the future agenda of one of the most dynamically developing regions in the world, without geographical and visa restrictions.