To create sustainable and inclusive gig economy ecosystems, fair labor practices, income instability, and gig worker social protection must be addressed. The Gulf Cooperation Council gig economy has pros and cons. GCC nations may profit from gig economy job creation and economic development by using technology and legislative changes. However, gig workers must be protected while fostering flexibility. Some experts discuss that gig economy has its own pitfalls. It may hinder the development of full timers’ employees as gig employee are cheaper and more adaptable. On the other hand, the rights of gig workers economy are debatable since permanent jobs normally provide health insurances and other benefits. In this paper we try to explore how this is operating in the GCC. The gig economy in the GCC and emphasizes the need for comprehensive plans that account for regional dynamics to maximize advantages and minimize risks. Besides, surveying other countries experiences reflects on how to assess the development of GCC experience.

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Navigating the Gig Economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects

  • Saad Darwish,
  • Abdelrhman Meero,
  • Abdul Aziz Ahmad Abdul Rahman,
  • Joji Abey

摘要

To create sustainable and inclusive gig economy ecosystems, fair labor practices, income instability, and gig worker social protection must be addressed. The Gulf Cooperation Council gig economy has pros and cons. GCC nations may profit from gig economy job creation and economic development by using technology and legislative changes. However, gig workers must be protected while fostering flexibility. Some experts discuss that gig economy has its own pitfalls. It may hinder the development of full timers’ employees as gig employee are cheaper and more adaptable. On the other hand, the rights of gig workers economy are debatable since permanent jobs normally provide health insurances and other benefits. In this paper we try to explore how this is operating in the GCC. The gig economy in the GCC and emphasizes the need for comprehensive plans that account for regional dynamics to maximize advantages and minimize risks. Besides, surveying other countries experiences reflects on how to assess the development of GCC experience.