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The regulatory and commercial landscape across the Middle East — including the UAE and Saudi Arabia — continues to evolve. Our Insights section provides commentary, analysis and updates designed for executives, HR leaders and investors navigating the region.
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Relocating to Abu Dhabi: Your 2026 Guide from the UAE Capital’s Experts
Most people who research relocation to the UAE start with Dubai. They spend weeks on Dubai guides, Dubai neighbourhoods, Dubai visa types. Then, somewhere in the process, they pause and ask: ‘But what about Abu Dhabi?’ It’s a good question. And increasingly, it’s the right one. Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s capital, its largest emirate,
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Dubai traffic fines and black points: Complete list
Here’s the complete list of road offences, traffic fines and black points, as provided by Dubai Police. S. No. Offence Fine amount (in AED) Black points Vehicle confiscation period 1 Driving in a way that poses danger to driver’s life or lives, and safety of others 2000 23 60 days 2 Driving in a way
July 12, 2019
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How to get UAE tourist visa fee waiver for kids
Tourists to the UAE wishing to avail of the visa fee waiver for children under 18 years can apply for it through licensed travel agents, national carriers or UAE-based hotels, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced. They can also apply for it through the ICAI mobile phone application or its website
July 12, 2019
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UAE public holiday dates for 2019 confirmed by government
Government officials have confirmed this year’s private and public holiday dates in the UAE. Following an earlier announcement that the periods would be aligned for both sectors, the Federal Human Resources Authority posted a list on Twitter with specific details. The department distributed the circular which confirms there will be four days off for Eid al-Adha, one
July 1, 2019
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New traffic fine of Dh3,000 comes into force from today (July 1)
Vehicle will be impounded if motorists do not give way to emergency vehicles. A new fine of Dh3,000 for not giving way to emergency and police vehicles comes into force in the capital from July 1, the Abu Dhabi Police said on Sunday. The Abu Dhabi Police will start implementing the amended fines — up
July 1, 2019
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Why Saudis wonder if another big taboo is about to end
Executives have told some foreign visitors to expect restrictions on booze to loosen in Saudi Arabia next year. The lights are dim and the game is on loud at a sports bar in downtown Riyadh. Women perched on bar stools sip blueberry mojitos in front of wall-to-wall screens, erupting in cheers when their soccer team
Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme
Self-service kiosks have been set up across all the ports included in the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme in order to allow tourists to recover Value Added Tax, VAT, when leaving the UAE. The kiosks are operated by Planet, the company enlisted by the Federal Tax Authority, FTA, to operate the system for the Tax
June 19, 2019
Seeking a Relocation Coordinator
Job Title: Relocation Coordinator Full Time / Part Time: Full Time (immediate start) Main Purpose of Job: To provide administration support to the relocation department to ensure delivery of settling-in services to assignees. Focus: Provide all settling-in services in a timely manner ensuring accurate records are maintained and completion of administration in line with
February 19, 2019
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Seeking a Full Time Relocation Consultant
Job Title: Full Time Relocation Consultant Full Time / Part Time: Full Time (immediate start) 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
February 18, 2019
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Higher Work Permit Fees
Informed sources at the Public Authority for Manpower said the authority is about to implement a decision to raise the transfer, renewal and issuance fees for work permits in the private sector ranging between KD 20 to KD 400. The sources said renewal fees for work permits will increase from KD 10 to KD 20
January 30, 2019
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