Notes on Remote Hiring & Middle Eastern Talent.
Field notes from building Obelisk — what we’re seeing in the Canadian labour market, how the Middle Eastern talent pool is evolving, and the unglamorous reality of building a talent partnership from zero.
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Middle Eastern Talent
Inside Cairo’s Remote Work Infrastructure
From fibre connectivity and co-working hubs in New Cairo to shifted work schedules: how engineering teams in Egypt work alongside Canadian product…
Jul 23, 2026 — 6 min read
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The Hidden Costs of Freelancer Marketplaces
Hourly platforms look cheap until you factor in screening time, platform markups, high turnover, and context switching. Here is the real math.
Jun 11, 2026 — 5 min read
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Why Canadian SMBs Look Beyond Local Hiring
Local senior salaries have outpaced SMB budgets while Middle Eastern talent pools matured into a world-class alternative. What the new math means for…
Apr 16, 2026 — 6 min read
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