Flexible Gig for Emirati Arabic Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYC

About the Study

Mindrift is conducting a research study on how people use their phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how that differs across languages and cultures. The study focuses on native Arabic speakers to help researchers understand how people who communicate in Arabic actually use their devices, so future products work better for them.

What You'll Do

• Spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan
• Walk through how you use your phone and favorite apps in daily life
• Share examples of your everyday phone activity with the research team (you decide what's included)
• Fill in a short questionnaire about your habits

Requirements

• 18+ and currently living in NYC
• Native Arabic speaker who grew up in the UAE
• Use Arabic in everyday life: texting friends, email, notes
• Have used a smartphone as your main personal phone for 3+ years
• Comfortable communicating in English
• Available for 3 consecutive days (Mon–Wed or Thu–Sat), starting October 16 (Friday)
• Not currently employed by a tech or AI company

Great fit for international students, people new to NYC, and anyone between jobs or with a flexible schedule.

Compensation

$1,200–1,600 for the full 3‑day study.

Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form that explains exactly what's involved. You can ask questions at any point and stop whenever you like.