A new pilot programme will allow individuals and small business owners in the UAE to earn an extra income for carrying out Amazon deliveries on foot in densely populated areas.
It's after Amazon UAE joined Dubai Future Foundation's Sandbox Dubai initiative within the Gig Economy sector.
The new delivery model is expected to reduce reliance on delivery vehicles, helping to ease traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions.
The announcement did not reveal details about how people can sign up for the job and what they will be paid for it.
The Sandbox initiative, which aims to develop futuristic and innovative economic models, was approved by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation.
It is one of the key transformational projects within Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the emirate's economy over the next decade and consolidate its position among the world’s top three economic cities.
Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, said this collaboration helps launch pioneering pilot projects that benefit society and contribute to enhancing economic competitiveness and future readiness.
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