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Oman introduces new taxes, fees in Muscat
Muscat Municipality has announced plans to introduce new fees and taxes for individuals and businesses based in the Omani capital. The plans, which come into effect in February, include an up to 2 per cent increase in electricity prices based on usage, according to state-run Oman News Agency. Those with a monthly bill lower than
January 29, 2018
Read more about Oman introduces new taxes, fees in MuscatDubai schools lower fees due to ‘economic pressure’
A number of Dubai schools have lowered their tuition fees for the next academic year starting September, citing economic pressure as one of the reasons. Horizon International School (HIS) in Dubai reduced its tuition fees by 33 percent to AED65,000 for years 12 and 13. The British school also lowered prices for years 4 and
Good conduct certificate mandatory for UAE work visa
The rule will come into effect from February 4, 2018. A ‘certificate of good conduct’ will now be a prerequisite for obtaining a work visa in the UAE, a high-level panel has announced. The decision of the committee, which was approved on Monday, will come into effect from February 4. The certificate should be issued
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
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