Turkmenistan Unveils a Futuristic City in Honour of Former President
Turkmenistan presented former President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov with a special gesture, giving other nations a beautiful takeaway.
The country unveiled a new, futuristic smart
The city named Arkadag, an unofficial title given to Berdymukhamedov by the country's media, where 'Arka' means "behind" and "dag" means "protector."
This new, smart city can house 73,000 people.
It took a whopping $3.3 billion to establish it and the authorities are planning to spend more in a few years down the line.
Canada Launches 'Digital Nomad Strategy' for Foreign Workers
Canada took a proactive approach to address its shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the tech industry. During Collision's tech conference in Toronto, the country's immigration minister launched of a 'digital nomad strategy' aimed at attracting talented individuals from around the world.
Under the digital nomad strategy, foreign workers are permitted to stay in Canada for up to six months. If they receive job offers during their stay, they have the opportunity to extend their time in the country. This initiative is designed to alleviate the shortage of skilled professionals in Canada's tech sector.
Canada aims to strike a balance between labor demand and supply by allowing skilled workers to remain in the country, contributing to its economic growth, and making investments within local communities. In addition to addressing the current shortage, the government is focused on long-term solutions, such as extending visa permits for international workers in Canada.