UAE Cabinet meeting, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, also approved a number of other decisions including the testing of driverless transportation – a first in the region
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Dubai has launched a retirement programme for resident expatriates and foreigners over the age of 55.
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Many UAE expats unprepared for retirement – survey
New survey reveals majority of UAE expats do not have realistic plans for securing a comfortable lifestyle when they finish working
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UAE residents depend on end-of-service gratuity for retirement, survey shows
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Dubai sees jump in home completions to 22,000 in 2018
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UAE real estate developers eye long-term benefits of retirement visa
The UAE Cabinet announced last month that the country will allow non-Emiratis aged 55 and over to secure a five-year residency visa after they retire
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UAE retirement visas to boost medical sector, says Aster DM chairman
Aster DM Healthcare chairman and managing director Dr Azad Moopen most of its income in other markets came from older patients
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New UAE visa laws could encourage more Brits to retire in Dubai – experts
Experts said high house prices in Britain could make it ‘difficult’ for them to return to their home base
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UAE expats and retirement: the uncomfortable truth
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Expat retirement visas expected to boost Dubai’s property market
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