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Amar Diwakar

Amar Diwakar was a Labor x Tech reporter based in Dubai, UAE. He covers stories at the intersection of politics, technology, and culture, with a focus on the Middle East and South Asia. His work has appeared in Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye, TRT World, and The New Republic, among others.

A person walks towards a modern architectural space featuring curved wooden ceilings, textured beige columns, and glass railings. There are banners in the background, and the floor is made of light-colored stone.

Labor 29 September 2025

The UAE’s University of AI is a pipeline for top tech talent

UAE has secured massive computing power. Its state-backed flagship university is now on the prowl for talent.

Labor 13 August 2025

Dubai’s robotaxi dreams are coming for human drivers

The UAE plans to become the world’s testing ground for autonomous vehicles and upend the lives of 30,000 cabbies in the process.

An artistic illustration of a tall, white skyscraper set against an orange background, featuring a large, golden card labeled 'UAE GOLDEN VISA' at the forefront, surrounded by various colored passport designs ascending the structure.

Labor 29 May 2025

In Dubai’s AI job market, your passport matters

Western job seekers see lucrative offers in the booming AI hub, while others deal with rejections and lower pay.

A nighttime view of a city skyline featuring a captivating light display in the sky, depicting a large outline of a person holding a microphone next to a stylized DNA helix, illuminated in vibrant colors against a dark backdrop.

Labor 17 March 2025

Dubai’s drone performances open new doors for creative workers

The Middle East hosts some of the world’s largest and most expensive drone shows, but the work is seasonal and doesn’t guarantee regular pay.