10 effective ways to make money in the middle east 

Do you need to make money quickly? We're talking about small bursts of capital, not millions of dollars, but enough to cover your monthly bills or stop that nagging creditor from calling.

Here are 32 different ways to make extra money online, through apps, and even offline. And, fortunately for you, nearly all of them require little to no capital. Continue reading to find out more.

1.BECOME A FREELANCE WRITER

Do you enjoy expressing yourself through words? Writing may be the ideal job for you!

Working as a writer allows you to work from home or anywhere you have access to a computer, the internet, and a phone.There are numerous opportunities available, such as working for online magazines and websites or writing for businesses to create blog posts, branded content, newsletters, or press releases.You can start your own blog to showcase your work and get your first paid gig. The more experience you have, the higher your salary will be. And the sky is the limit when it comes to freelance writing.

2.BECOME A TRANSCRIPTIONIST

You will convert recorded speech into a written, electronic document as a transcriptionist. To be a successful transcriptionist, you must be a fast and accurate typist with basic computer skills. This job is flexible and can be done from home.

But, before you consider this as an opportunity, make sure you have the following skills:Self-disciplined and self-motivated.Excellent organizational and time management abilities.Working alone is convenient.Capable of working autonomously with little to no supervision or feedback.To meet deadlines, you must be adaptable to changing routines.Typing appears to be a simple task, but it requires a great deal of concentration and time. The more quickly you work, the more money you will make.

3. DROPSHIPPING BUSINESS 

Want to get selling online, but don’t have extensive savings to get your business up and running? There may be another way. What if you could set up a business that sold products online, but without employing many (if any) staff, and without the need to cover inventory or storage costs? If that sounds appealing, drop shipping could be a great option for you.

4.BECOME A DOG WALKER 

Becoming a professional dog walker will help you make money from home while doing something you enjoy.How much you earn depends on how often you work. Offer a discount to your first clients and ask for referrals to get your business going. You want to prioritize locking in regular clientele who will need you for weekly walks at a minimum.

5.SELL YOUR HANDMADE ART

Do you have a talent for arts and crafts? If you’ve been spending the majority of your quarantine time creating beautiful canvas paintings, drawing portraits or practising calligraphy then it’s time to turn it into a side hustle by making some money from your creations. Etsy is an excellent site to use to sell your handmade art and if you’re serious about starting your own business, create a dedicated Instagram account where you and build a following and sell your products, too.

6. ONLINE TUITIONS

Taking online tuitions is one of the best ways to make money. You can make use of your extra skills like music, dance, any arts as well and teach them online. There are many portals that provide you with opportunities to teach your skills. These websites listed below, offer services all over the world. You can get students worldwide. 

7.SELL CLOTHES ON DEPOP AND INSTAGRAM

Kill two birds with one stone by selling some of your unwanted clothes online. Not only will it give you some more wardrobe space but it’ll earn you some easy cash, too. Depop is the most popular way to sell your old clothes as the app quick and simple. All you have to do is sign up, upload some pictures of the clothes you’re selling (make sure you get some good shots with nice lighting) and wait for the cash to start rolling in. Alternatively, if you prefer selling your pieces to friends and family or have a big social media following, Instagram has also become a great platform to exchange garms for an income.

8.PART-TIME JOB.

In the middle east, you can always have a part-time job based on your skills. Just search for a job around you and apply for it. This might include super shop jobs, restaurant jobs and other jobs you are good at.

But if you are already working somewhere, make sure you have the permission of your current 

employer to join a new job as it is illegal in UAE to work at two organisations at the same time.

9.BECOME AN ONLINE TEACHER

Becoming an online teacher is a great way to make money from home. You will normally need to use a video-conferencing app like Skype, FaceTime, or Google Hangouts.

There are 3 ways to teach online:

• Create your own course.
• Teach to kids online.
• Become a tutor for a company

10.Baby Sitting. 

If you are good with babies, then you can use it as an opportunity to earn some extra wage. Many working parents want to leave their child to a caring hand. Just shower your love towards the children, and that will do the rest. You can start with your neighbour or colleagues’ children.