Expats in the UAE, Saudi and Qatar would prefer pension payments to lump-sum severance, according to Smart survey
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Germany plans to lower taxes for some foreign skilled workers
The move, part of the government’s “growth initiative”, is seen as an attempt to attract more foreign qualified specialists to the country
Abu Dhabi
UAE National Day rules; Saudi visa exemptions; New petrol prices; Riyadh to host Expo 2030; Dubai plans ‘Vegas Island’ – 10 things you missed this week
UAE National Day 2023, Saudi visa rules, petrol prices fall, Riyadh wins Expo 2030 bid, Dubai plans Vegas-style island and more top news stories this week
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Dubai ranked most popular city in world for expat immigration
Dubai is the number one city people from around the world want to move to
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Eid Al Adha 2023 holiday dates; UAE education rule change; Kuwait expat crackdown; Titanic tragedy; New speed limit – 10 things you missed this week
UAE education and speed limit changes, Eid Al Adha 2023 in Saudi Arabia, a Titanic tragedy, Kuwait’s expat crackdown and more of the biggest stories of the week
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UAE, India airlines enjoy peak season as Eid holiday fares soar to new heights
Airfares for travel from the Middle East to India posted a whopping 73 percent jump over last year’s Holy month holiday season, industry data revealed
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Kuwait plans to cancel 10,000 expat work permits: Report
Cancellations will begin following the Eid Al Fitr holiday, which is set to run from April 21 until April 25
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Kuwait deports 9,000 expats in three months: India tops list of deportees
Indian nationals topped the list of deportees followed by Filipinos, Sri Lankans and Egyptians
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Kuwait deports 10,000 expats over residency violations
Violators were deported from Kuwait within three months
Dubai expats
Dubai Police praise expat for returning AED110,000 found in public place
French expat praised for returning AED110,000 found in Dubai
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UAE best country in world for expat lifestyle, salaries and families
New survey sheds light on why expats choose to relocate to the UAE
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Saudi Arabia introduces digital ID for expats
Saudi Arabia’s Jawazt introduces digital identification service for families
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UAE ranked as best expat destination globally on most counts: Survey
Professional prospects, leisure options, language, bureaucracy, job satisfaction, safety, healthcare, digital life, housing, wages and job safety are among factors on which the Gulf country scored over other countries, according to InterNations Index
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GCC bank deposits are ‘remarkably stable’ says S&P Global
Despite being based in a region prone to disruption, Gulf Cooperation Council banking systems are resilient to geopolitical stress, according to the financial analysts
Abu Dhabi
Dubai and Abu Dhabi rise up the rankings of most expensive cities for expats
Hong Kong maintains its position as world’s most expensive city due to higher prices and stronger currency over the past year
Expats
Visa regulations accelerate the world’s shift to the East with the UAE as an economic leader
Scott Cairns, the managing director of Middle East-based Creation Business Consultants, shares his reactions to the UAE Cabinet’s slew of new rules on long-term visas and entry permits
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Dubai named among world’s top cities for expats but work-life balance weighs
Dubai is beaten only by Kuala Lumpur and Malaga in the Expat City Ranking 2021 by InterNations