NEWS & INSIGHTS

Government officials have confirmed this year’s private and public holiday dates in the UAE. Following an earlier announcement that the periods would be aligned for both sectors, the Federal Human Resources Authority posted a list on Twitter with specific details. The department […]

Vehicle will be impounded if motorists do not give way to emergency vehicles. A new fine of Dh3,000 for not giving way to emergency and police vehicles comes into force in the capital from July 1, the Abu Dhabi Police […]

Executives have told some foreign visitors to expect restrictions on booze to loosen in Saudi Arabia next year. The lights are dim and the game is on loud at a sports bar in downtown Riyadh. Women perched on bar stools […]

Self-service kiosks have been set up across all the ports included in the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme in order to allow tourists to recover Value Added Tax, VAT, when leaving the UAE. The kiosks are operated by Planet, the […]

Job Title:     Relocation Coordinator  Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time (immediate start) Main Purpose of Job: To provide administration support to the relocation department to ensure delivery of settling-in services to assignees. Focus: Provide all settling-in services in […]

Job Title:     Full Time Relocation Consultant Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time (immediate start) Executive Expatriate Relocations (EER) is an Irish owned company and was founded in Dubai in 2005, identifying a need for a personalised and professional relocation […]

Informed sources at the Public Authority for Manpower said the authority is about to implement a decision to raise the transfer, renewal and issuance fees for work permits in the private sector ranging between KD 20 to KD 400. The […]

The 100,000 square metre dive site, complete with sunken Boeing 747, is set to open this summer. The Arabian Gulf has no shortage of incredible dive sites, with many wrecks and natural reefs for divers and snorkellers to explore. But […]

Service fees for the registration of properties, rental contracts and other transactions at the Abu Dhabi Municipality have been reduced by up to 50 per cent, according to a new government resolution. Abu Dhabi has also exempted all businesses issued […]

The UAE will officially begin accepting applications toward 10-year residency visas for expats, investors and business people from February 3. Approved by the UAE cabinet through a resolution in November 2018, the long term visa system is an effort to […]

Whether you’re a seasoned motorist eager to get back in the driving seat, or are hoping to pass your test here in Abu Dhabi, there are a few things to consider. Some international licences can be transferred after a simple […]

Housing rental rates have indeed decreased in many areas across the UAE, but there are some exceptions, according to the latest data. Some properties in Abu Dhabi have recently experienced a rise in leasing rates, bucking the overall trend of […]