Tag: Expats
Will looming VAT, corporate tax hurt UAE expats?
For millions of expats working in the country, the fear of having to pay levies is very real, observes Saad Maniar…
Over the years, one...
Dubai Expats’ Exodus Begins
Each year, as the summer approaches, many expatriates in Dubai leave for at least several weeks, while others decide to leave for good. And...
Best Expat Destinations in 2014
Ecuador is the top country for expats this year, according to the Expat Insider 2014 index. The ranking is based on different factors like...
Ramadan Dos and Don’ts for Expats
Ramadan is the most widely celebrated time of the year in the Arab world. With over 85% of Dubai’s population being expatriates and more...
Rising UAE Salaries May Fail to Keep Expats in UAE
You do not need official statics and researchers to notice that despite the increasing salaries in the UAE, the rising cost of living is...
UAE Tops List of Best Countries for Professionals
The UAE is attracting a large number of professionals from all around the world and emerges as top destination for workers on the move....
UAE is a top destination for professionals on the move
According to a report published recently, there is a new rising tendency among people who live and work abroad. The study is called “Global...
Surprise! 25 best countries for foreigners voted by Expats
Increased job prospects, higher salaries and better economies. These are just some of the factors that prompted many expatriates in the latest HSBC Bank...
Expat Parents’ Biggest Worries and How to Handle Them
Moving up and living in a new country is a hard step. No matter how many years you have spent away from your home,...
Indian expats dual role in UAE’s economy
It is a well-known fact that the Indian community in the United Arab Emirates makes up a big part of the population of the...
UAE based western expatriates save less compared to Singapore, Hong Kong
Almost all (97%) UAE based western expats spend some of their disposable income on luxurious lifestyle choices, compared to 51% in Singapore and 47%...
UAE Ranked 3rd Most Preferred by British Expats Destination
A new study on British expatriates’ opinion and attitudes to living abroad has showed that many Brits are now exploring new countries to work...
Where Expats Find Hard to Save
In its latest cost of living report, ECA International outlines the priciest cities in the world for expatriates. Among them is also Dubai, but...
Women foreign workers growing in importance in the Middle East
Labor migration has led to an increase in the independence of women and their influence over household decisions, but more could be done to...
What potential expats need to consider before they move
Millions and millions of people choose to become expats and move to a foreign country every year. They do that for various reasons...
Expat children in UAE find hard to integrate, while their parents...
The United Arab Emirates and the entire Middle East region were found to offer a challenging environment for raising expat children. This discovery was...
Portable pensions remain best for expats as UAE unveils pension scheme
Chris Ferguson, Managing Director, Guardian Life Management (Dubai), says portable pensions remain the best bet for expats as the UAE unveils its own pension...
Most Expensive Cities for Expats
EuroCost International published its cost of living ranking report. The study is based on expat living costs in the biggest and most popular global...