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We are hiring – Client Account Manager
The Company: Executive Expatriate Relocations (EER) is an Irish owned company and was founded in Dubai in 2005, identifying a need for a personalised and professional relocation company that not only delivers a service, but creates a bespoke offering for each individual client, and delivers it professionally, timeously and with integrity. EER currently offers a
January 28, 2018
Read more about We are hiring – Client Account ManagerWe are hiring – Immigration Specialist
Executive Expatriate Relocations (EER) is an Irish owned company and was founded in Dubai in 2005, providing Relocation, Immigration and Company Incorporation services that not only delivers on service, but creates a bespoke offering for each individual client, and delivers it professionally, timeously and with integrity. EER currently offers a comprehensive range of services across
January 28, 2018
Read more about We are hiring – Immigration SpecialistKuwait metro back on track
The USD 7 billion metro project in Kuwait is back on track after plans to proceed to the next stage were approved, Motlaq Al-Sanea, the director of Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), said, Kuwait News Agency announced, quoting an interview Al-Rai newspaper. KAPP has completed the feasibility study for the project, as well as
December 18, 2017
Read more about Kuwait metro back on trackOman government introduces fuel subsidy scheme
Muscat: Omani citizens over the age of 18 who earn OMR600 or less a month will get 200 litres of subsidised fuel every month, the government has announced. With the introduction of the National Subsidy System, the current price cap on M91 petrol will also be lifted, as directed by the Council of Ministers, according
December 18, 2017
Read more about Oman government introduces fuel subsidy schemeResidents are leveraging the slide in rents to relocate to a larger home in a better community
The Abu Dhabi housing market has seen a spike in relocations this year. This has been a result of both residents downsizing accommodation as well as leveraging the slide in rents to relocate to a larger home in a better community. However, rents in the city centre have been largely immune to the drop in
Speed limit reduced in Shaikh Salman Highway in Bahrain
The speed limit on one of the country’s main highways was recently reduced, less than six months after it was increased by the authorities. It was noticed today (Saturday) that the speed limit on Shaikh Isa bin Salman Highway was reduced to 100 kmh without any previous announcements made by the General Directorate of Traffic
Kuwait Bans Work Visas Less Than 30 Years Old
Kuwait’s manpower authority has issued an administrative decision that will take effect in 2018 banning the recruitment of expatriate who are under 30 years of age, Al-Anbaa reported.The authority contacted various ministries requesting the reduction of current and future security, cleaning and handling contracts by 25 percent, as total government contracts currently number 2,274 and
November 20, 2017
Read more about Kuwait Bans Work Visas Less Than 30 Years OldOman eases visa curbs for expatriates from more countries
Foreigners from more countries can now enter Oman on a year-long tourist visa, provided that their stay in Oman does not exceed one month at a time. The privilege has now been extended to 68 countries, including 39 European nations, 10 South American countries, besides 19 other states. Moreover, additional countries have been added to
Prophet’s birthday holiday announced in Oman
Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Civil Service Council yesterday issued a decision stating that Tuesday, 16 Rabee Al Awwal, 1439 AH corresponding to December 5, 2017, will be an official holiday for employees of the ministries, public authorities and other departments
November 20, 2017
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