NEWS & INSIGHTS

School fees ruining your household budget? These locations might help stretch the monthly income further. Parents in Dubai continue to spend a lot of money on children’s school fees, but the good news is that rates at various educational providers […]

Several communities in Dubai are known for their sky-high rents, especially those within the commercial centres and premium neighbourhoods that have plenty of amenities and perks to offer. But with rents still falling, more relief is in sight for thousands […]

100% ownership for investors, 10-year residence for investors, professionals and families, plus top students. To further boost the UAE’s position as a primary destination for international investors and top talent from around the world, the Cabinet on Sunday has adopted […]

A parliamentary committee in Kuwait has reportedly approved a proposal requiring the country’s interior ministry to set up a panel to screen driving licences held by foreigners. The approval comes amid continued debate at the National Assembly regarding the country’s […]

Expatriates in Bahrain may have to pay BD12 every two years to renew their driving licenses instead of every five years. This procedure will be implemented if a controversial bill that was passed by the Parliament yesterday comes into force. […]

More sectors could be added to the current six-month visa ban if job targets are not reached, while other restrictions could be lifted, a top official at the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has said. In an exclusive interview with the […]

Medical insurance will become mandatory in Oman’s private sector, but it will take time to implement fully, according to a senior member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Ministry of Health wants mandatory health insurance to be […]

Skilled employees such as experts, consultants, university professors and doctors can take a maximum of two part-time jobs with two employers under the new system introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, a senior official told Gulf News [...]

If you’re planning to take a road trip abroad, hiring a car has become a lot easier as more countries are accepting the UAE driver’s licence. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the list of countries […]

UAE ministry, in a circular, urges embassies and consulates not to request for the certificate. On March 29, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA) sent out a letter to embassies and consulates across the UAE confirming […]

Tour operators welcome move, say it will boost tourism in UAE. Transit passengers across all the UAE airports will soon be able to step out for a quick tour of the cities, rather than wasting their time waiting for their […]

EER is delighted to announce the launch of its Relocation App, providing a mobile-friendly service delivery. We are rolling out the app in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and will follow shortly with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Our assignees will […]