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Global expansion can be a tedious process, many times companies turn to “expat employment” in their target country to have a sense of familiarity and security. This is a very common practice for companies to send existing employees to oversee the […]

The outlook for Saudi Arabian construction remains bright as the industry’s output value is forecast to rise at a CAGR of 7.05 per cent by 2020, compared with 6.35 per cent during the review period (2011-2015). However, low oil prices […]

The Warner Brothers World Theme Park is expected to open by 2018, top officials in the capital revealed on Tuesday. In a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and Miral, the $1bn project will feature a range […]

Andi Ondhia, a parent at ACS Hillingdon and a member of Parent Teacher Organisation’s Welcome Team, explores how an international school community is ideally placed to support new families through the relocation process. Relocating, whether it’s your first experience or […]

Dutch supermarket chain SPAR International reportedly plans to open 24 outlets in Oman by 2017, as part of significant expansion plans in the Gulf. In an interview with Times of Oman, Tobias Wasmuht, managing director of SPAR International, said: “This […]

Azizi Developments has announced its entry into Dubai’s hospitality sector with the launch of Candace, its first serviced residences project. The developer said in a statement that the AED460 million ($125.2 million) project will feature two towers called Candace Aster […]

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All expatriate tenants in Abu Dhabi will be required to pay a 3 percent tax on their rents as part of a new municipality fee. The National reported that the charge will be added to monthly utility bills. Expat tenants […]

The world’s top-ranked college for entrepreneurship will help create a new institute in Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), with classes beginning from next year. The College for Business and Entrepreneurship at KAEC is being developed by a subsidiary […]

Qatar Railways has given the public its first glimpse of the trains that will be servicing the Doha Metro when it opens in 2020, which it says will be the fastest in the region.  The company showcased one vehicle, whose […]

Qatar Rail has unveiled the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram exterior designs on Sunday, two schemes that will combine Qatari heritage and culture with modern technology. The exterior designs of the upcoming railway vehicles, dubbed ‘Al Faras’ for the Doha […]