This research paper is a journey into the digital nomads' world in Dahab, Egypt, and aims to reveal their imaginations and ideologies, identify their attributes, and analyze their community's enhancement to their professional improvement. Data were gathered during a three-month field study, relying on an online survey, including a questionnaire, six interviews, and a netnography research method.
In a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with everyday life and work, the traditional profession is fading into the background, while the digital age is unleashing unlimited opportunities and changes in our working, playing, and living ways. Thus, more people adopt the digital nomad lifestyle to reach their personal and professional goals, heading to various innovation hubs worldwide, especially in Asia.
Consequently, it has led to increased digital nomadism phenomenon studies; however, none of them addressed the phenomena in the Middle Eastern countries as innovation hubs. Hence, given that Egypt is one of the most capable digital nomads' host countries in the Middle East with excellent weather and fascinating history, a reasonable cost of living, and developed sharing economy sectors, especially Dahab city, it is worthy of examining the phenomenon in Dahab, Egypt and tracking its existence.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 BACKGROUND
- 1.2 OBJECTIVE AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- 1.3 THESIS OUTLINE
- 2 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
- 2.1 TOWARDS KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY
- 2.1.1 From analog developments to amassed digital advances
- 2.1.2 Shifting into the knowledge society
- 2.1.3 Influences of knowledge work flexibility on lifestyles
- 2.2 DIGITAL NOMADISM: EMERGENCE, IDEOLOGY, AND ACTUALITY
- 2.2.1 Extracts from previous studies
- 2.2.2 Digital nomad's definitions
- 2.2.3 Similar phenomena to digital nomadism
- 2.2.4 Digital nomadic ideology and actualities in practice
- 2.3 DIGITAL NOMAD'S PINPOINTS: THE PHYSICAL EXISTENCE
- 2.3.1 Digital nomads' innovation hubs
- 2.3.2 Egypt as a digital nomad's host country
- 3 METHODOLOGY
- 3.1 RESEARCH APPROACH: AN EXPLORATORY APPROACH
- 3.2 METHODS AND TOOLS OF DATA COLLECTING
- 3.2.1 Online questionnaire
- 3.2.2 Interviews
- 3.2.3 Netnography
- 3.3 DATA PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS PHASE
- 4 EMPIRICAL DATA & RESEARCH FINDINGS
- 4.1 DIGITAL NOMADISM JOURNEY IN PRACTICE
- 4.2 DIGITAL NOMADISM IN EGYPT, DAHAB
- 4.2.1 Costs and quality of living
- 4.2.2 Visa obtaining and its extension
- 4.2.3 Professional enhancement
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This master's thesis aims to investigate the digital nomad lifestyle in Dahab, Egypt, focusing on its emergence within the context of the evolving knowledge society and the specific factors influencing its presence in this particular location. The study explores the experiences, motivations, and challenges faced by digital nomads in Dahab, analyzing their impact on the local economy and community.
- The rise of digital nomadism in the context of the knowledge society.
- The characteristics and motivations of digital nomads in Dahab, Egypt.
- The impact of digital nomads on Dahab's economy and community.
- The role of Dahab as a potential innovation hub for digital nomads.
- Challenges and opportunities associated with the digital nomad lifestyle in Dahab.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1 INTRODUCTION: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the research by establishing the context of the increasing prevalence of digital nomadism globally and highlighting the gap in existing literature regarding the phenomenon in the Middle East, specifically in Egypt. It introduces the research objectives and questions that guide the investigation, outlining the structure and scope of the thesis.
2 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: This chapter provides the theoretical underpinnings of the study, exploring the concept of the knowledge society and its relationship to the emergence of digital nomadism. It examines existing definitions and characterizations of digital nomadism, delving into its ideology and comparing it to similar phenomena. The chapter also addresses the physical aspects of digital nomadism, focusing on the importance of innovation hubs and positioning Egypt, and Dahab in particular, as a potential location for digital nomads.
3 METHODOLOGY: This chapter details the research methodology employed in the study, justifying the choice of an exploratory approach and outlining the specific methods used for data collection. It explains the use of online questionnaires, interviews, and netnography, detailing the process of data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
4 EMPIRICAL DATA & RESEARCH FINDINGS: This chapter presents the empirical findings of the research, analyzing the data collected through the various methods described in Chapter 3. It discusses the digital nomad journey in practice, focusing on the experiences of digital nomads in Dahab, Egypt, and examining the costs of living, visa acquisition, and professional development aspects within this context.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Digital nomads, Dahab, Egypt, innovation hubs, knowledge society, virtual knowledge work, digital nomadism ideology, freedom, work-life balance, remote work, freelancing, Middle East, economic impact, community impact.
Frequently Asked Questions: Digital Nomad Lifestyle in Dahab, Egypt
What is the main topic of this research?
This master's thesis investigates the digital nomad lifestyle in Dahab, Egypt, focusing on its emergence within the context of the evolving knowledge society and its impact on the local economy and community. It explores the experiences, motivations, and challenges faced by digital nomads in this specific location.
What are the key themes explored in the research?
The research explores the rise of digital nomadism within the knowledge society, the characteristics and motivations of digital nomads in Dahab, their economic and community impact, Dahab's potential as an innovation hub for digital nomads, and the associated challenges and opportunities.
What is the structure of the thesis?
The thesis is structured into four chapters: 1. Introduction (background, objectives, research questions, outline); 2. Theoretical Framework (knowledge society, digital nomadism, innovation hubs); 3. Methodology (research approach, data collection methods – online questionnaires, interviews, netnography, data analysis); and 4. Empirical Data & Research Findings (digital nomad journey, Dahab-specific experiences, costs, visas, professional development).
What methods were used to collect data?
The research employed a mixed-methods approach including online questionnaires, interviews, and netnography to gather data on the digital nomad experience in Dahab.
What are the key findings of the research regarding Dahab, Egypt?
The empirical findings analyze the digital nomad journey in Dahab, specifically examining aspects such as the costs of living, visa acquisition processes, and opportunities for professional development within that context. The study focuses on the experiences of digital nomads in Dahab, Egypt.
What is the significance of Dahab as a location for this study?
Dahab is chosen as a case study to examine digital nomadism in a less-studied location, bridging a gap in existing literature on this phenomenon in the Middle East. Its potential as an innovation hub for digital nomads is also investigated.
What is the relationship between the knowledge society and digital nomadism?
The thesis explores the connection between the rise of the knowledge society, with its emphasis on digital technologies and flexible work arrangements, and the emergence of digital nomadism as a lifestyle choice.
What are some of the challenges and opportunities associated with the digital nomad lifestyle in Dahab?
The research identifies both the challenges (e.g., visa processes, costs of living) and opportunities (e.g., professional development, cost of living) associated with being a digital nomad in Dahab.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
Digital nomads, Dahab, Egypt, innovation hubs, knowledge society, virtual knowledge work, digital nomadism ideology, freedom, work-life balance, remote work, freelancing, Middle East, economic impact, community impact.
- Citation du texte
- Mohamed Abdelhady (Auteur), 2020, Digital Nomad Lifestyle in Dahab, Egypt. Current development on the job market, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/981143
