NEWS & INSIGHTS

A week before Pope Francis’ visit to Abu Dhabi, there’s a great anticipation among Catholics here as preparations get underway. The pontiff’s visit to the UAE capital, a landmark for inter-faith relations between Muslims and Christians, is set to draw […]

The appeal of the US as a destination for expatriates has slipped for the fifth consecutive year as Bahrain topped a global list for the second year running. While the US fell to No. 47 out of 68 countries, dragged […]

  Expatriates working in Oman’s private and public sectors must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to switch jobs between companies, top lawyers in the Sultanate have said. In a series of articles about Oman’s rules and regulations, entitled “Know […]

Expatriates who have renewed their passports must have their visa page transferred to the new document in order to access the e-gates at Muscat International Airport, according to Royal Oman Police. “One has to go to the Directorate General of […]

Expats in the UAE will be allowed to stay back in the country for a “longer period of time” after retirement, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]

Private schools in Dubai are desperately trying to stay ahead of the competition by introducing various discount options for parents. This academic year, 13 new schools opened in Dubai alone, and 11 were launched last year. Dubai is set to […]

Capital residents cheer ‘safest city’ tag. Safety and security brings stability in life, pointed out Capital residents as Abu Dhabi is again named the safest city in the world. Abu Dhabi’s safety index rose from 86.46 points for the first […]

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development is rolling out dual licences allowing companies in free zones to establish an onshore branch as the emirate seeks to attract foreign investment and stimulate the economy. The first phase of the initiative is […]

EER is an Irish owned company and was founded in Dubai in 2005, identifying a need for a personalised and professional relocation company that not only delivers a service, but creates a bespoke offering for each individual client, and delivers […]

Don’t let stereotypes fool you. Women in the UAE are just as hungry for entrepreneurship as they are in the West. And with the region free from the market saturation seen elsewhere, the opportunities here are ripe for picking. Women […]

It’s the perfect time to relocate your family and business to Dubai – here’s why It’s never been easier, less stressful or more beneficial to move your business and family to Dubai. From extensive help relocating, to mouth-watering tax benefits […]

Employers who file more than five complaints about absconders each month will be investigated by authorities. Oman’s Ministry of Manpower has introduced a number of new regulations designed to help protect the rights of expat workers in the sultanate, according […]