Dossier
Tarik Zaeem
Coverage of Tarik Zaeem in the Nexus archive.
- After bombs, blackouts and bank restrictions, Gaza’s digital workers are still coding
Palestinian programmer Tarik Zaeem and others in Gaza continue to work as digital freelancers despite the challenges of war and blockade, providing a vital source of income and escape. The digital sector has grown steadily, with thousands of Palestinians registered on platforms like Freelancer.com and Upwork. This growth is seen as a key solution to the unemployment problem in Gaza.