
Insights: General
Cultural awareness, expat life and practical guides for anyone building a life or career in the Middle East.
Latest Articles

Good conduct certificate in UAE suspended
UAE ministry, in a circular, urges embassies and consulates not to request for the certificate. On March 29, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA) sent out a letter to embassies and consulates across the UAE confirming the news of the postponement. Under the reference: ‘The UAE suspends requesting certificates of good

EER services are now mobile friendly!
EER is delighted to announce the launch of its Relocation App, providing a mobile-friendly service delivery. We are rolling out the app in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and will follow shortly with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Our assignees will be provided with access to our app enabling them to access information documents, which will

Dubai Marina knocked off top spot for apartment rentals
Bayut.com report says Dubai Silicon Oasis is most popular for renting apartments in February. 28 FEB 2018 The most popular area for renting an apartment in February in Dubai was Dubai Silicon Oasis, overtaking Dubai Marina, according to real estate portal Bayut.com. Bayut said the property market in Dubai showed stability in February, with the

UAE agrees special measures for Expo 2020 Dubai participants
Agreement with Bureau International des Expositions aims to ensure ‘seamless experience’ at mega event. The UAE will implement a series of measures including entry permits, tax and customs exemptions and recognition of foreign driving licences to ensure a seamless experience for participant countries at Expo 2020 Dubai. In an agreement with the Bureau International des

Kuwait committee rejects tax on remittances
A Kuwaiti parliamentary committee has rejected four proposals to impose taxes on remittances, saying they were unconstitutional. One proposal said taxes should be imposed only on foreigners transferring money to their home countries while another said they should be applied to both expatriates and Kuwaitis, the Legal and Legislative Committee said. Another proposal stipulated prison

Kuwait re-instates ban on Bangladeshi workers
Residency permit irregularities cited as major reason for ban. Kuwait has reportedly imposed a ban on recruiting Bangladeshis to work in the northern Arabian Gulf state. Interior Minister Shaikh Khalid Al Jarrah has ordered the ban and asked the interior ministry to apply it, Kuwaiti daily Al Jareedareported on Monday, citing a security source. The

NPRA outlines procedures for Formula One entry visa
The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) announced that it continues to receive entry visa applications for the 2018 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1, scheduled to be held next month. Formula 1 fans from 115 designated nationalities can finalise their visa procedures on the NPRA portal www.evisa.gov.bh. Fans from other nationalities will need

Oman tourist visas online from March 21
e-visa service will help visitors avoid long queues at visa counters at the airport. Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced all applications for tourist and express visas will only be available online from March 21 and not at the service desks. Applicants must visit the website rop.gov.om, upload travel papers and attach all the
March 14, 2018
Read more about Oman tourist visas online from March 21
Latifa bint Mohammed: Dubai Art Season reflects UAE’s growing profile as a cultural and creative hub
The fifth edition of Dubai Art Season, the city’s annual flagship arts event, reflects the UAE’s growing profile as a global cultural hub that brings together some of the world’s most exceptional creative talent, said Vice Chairman of Dubai Culture H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under whose patronage the event is
Have a question about the Middle East?
Our advisors are available to discuss your business setup, immigration or relocation requirements across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

