The move aims to pool assets of 86 local government pension schemes in England and Wales
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foreign direct investment
The UK and the GCC: An economic growth partnership
As long-term partners, the UK and GCC know we must prioritise the policies and strategies that benefit our home economies
Electronic Travel Authorisation
New UK travel rules require US, EU citizens to buy permit for entry
The ETA system, introduced in November 2023, currently applies to nationals of Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan
Britain parliament
Exit polls predict landslide victory for UK’s Labour Party
Exit polls project a historic Labour victory, dealing a crushing defeat to the Tories
Rishi Sunak
UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives set for heavy election defeat, polls show
Both Savanta and YouGov predicted that the Conservative party could be left with the lowest number of seats in its nearly 200-year history contesting elections
GEMS Education
GEMS education leaders meet with global schools expert Nick Gibb
Former UK Schools Minister Nick Gibb addresses GEMS Education leaders at Principals’ Conference in Dubai
UK General Election
Rishi Sunak announces UK General Election for July 4
UK prime minister announces general election for July 4
Saudi trade
Saudi Arabia and UK look to boost $99bn trade relationship
Saudi Arabia and UK hold high-level meetings as they aim to enhance $99bn trade partnership
April Fools
UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman announce Eid holidays; Dubai plastic bag ban; petrol price increased; real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman announce Eid holidays; Dubai plastic bag ban; petrol price revealed, real estate investment analysis and more of the top news stories this week
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UK Inheritance Tax set for major shakeup
The proposed shakeup of centuries-old inheritance tax rules is set to have major repercussions across the UK, legal experts say
foreign investor
UK upends 200-year old rules: GCC residents need to be paying attention
The far-reaching consequences of the UK Budget should make all residents of the Arabian Gulf sit up
foreign direct investment
UK-GCC trade and investment to grow in 2024: Report
Though early-stage venture capital transactions tailed off, larger strategic deals and joint ventures rose in prominence according to the ‘Lumina Cross-Border Insights 2024’ report
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saudi Arabia and UK announce launch of ‘ETA visa waiver’
Saudi Arabia and UK announce major change to travel rules with opening of electronic travel authorisation applications
Dubai
UAE salary guide; ‘Visa-free’ travel to UK; Dubai holiday dates; Best real estate investments; Saudi issues Eid rule – 10 things you missed this week
UAE salary guide, UK changes travel rules for GCC countries, Dubai and Saudi Arabia Eid holiday updates, best real estate investments and more
Bahrain
UK to scrap pre-entry visa requirements for UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain from February 22, Qatar already exempt
UK plans to introduce electronic travel authorisation for UAE, Saudi and other Gulf citizens from February 22
Rishi Sunak
UK general election expected in second half of 2024, says British PM Sunak: Report
The Conservative Party is expected to face a tough challenge from the main opposition Labour Party
mmigration
UK kicks in tougher international student visa norms
The new rules are expected to have a significant impact on Indian students, who constitute a substantial portion of international students in the UK