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Commentary and analysis across Corporate Services, Immigration and Relocation across the Middle East
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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Oman changes tourism visa rules for three nationalities
Tourists travelling on Indian, Chinese and Russian passports who are resident in the US, Canada, Australia or UK can now enter Oman on a tourist visa without a sponsor the Ministry of Tourism has announced. The new rules are also extended to those making use of the Schengen Agreement, national daily Times of Oman reported.
Career Opportunity – ‘Company Incorporations Specialist’
Career Opportunity – ‘Company Incorporations Specialist’ The position of ‘Company Incorporations Specialist ’ involves working directly with the Company Incorporations Manager and the Company Incorporations Administrator in supporting EER clients, to firstly help them understand the various Free Zone options to choosing which one is more suitable for their business requirements and from time to
September 28, 2017
Online registration for excise tax starts on September 17
UAE tax authority opens online registration for excise tax for businesses this Sunday. The Federal Tax Authority, FTA, has announced that it will open online registration for excise tax for businesses on September 17, providing an integrated system to serve the business sectors as per the highest international standards. This marks a major step underlining
September 20, 2017
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Move to postpone hike in medical fees opposed
Kuwait’s health minister says new fees application starting October. Manama: Kuwait’s health minister said the application of the new health-care fees for expatriates would not be delayed and would start on October 1 as scheduled. The statement by Jamal Al Harbi aimed to pre-empt any practical moves by lawmakers to slash the fees or to
September 20, 2017
UAE: Louvre Abu Dhabi to open a new era for the UAE
More than 600 artworks will span the human existence, from the end of the 3rd millennium BCE right through to the contemporary era The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the new Louvre museum which the UAE and French government officials say will attract millions of visitors in the nation’s Capital, is finally set to open to the
September 19, 2017
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Wait times slashed for Dubai visa health check
DHA launches Salem, a paperless health screening system that cuts down customer waiting time and has zero human intervention. Dubai: A new paperless electronic health screening system launched by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will revolutionise the issuance of medical fitness results for visa procedures by processing the identity details in less than a minute
September 19, 2017
Visa on arrival in UAE for Indian passport holders with UK and EU residence visa
UAE Cabinet approves visa on arrival for Indian nationals with UK and EU residency visa. Abu Dhabi: UAE Cabinet has approved visa on arrival for Indian passport holders with UK and EU residency visa. Already, Indian passport holders with a valid American visa or a Green Card are granted UAE visa on arrival at all
Online registration for excise tax starts on September 17
UAE tax authority opens online registration for excise tax for businesses this Sunday. The Federal Tax Authority, FTA, has announced that it will open online registration for excise tax for businesses on September 17, providing an integrated system to serve the business sectors as per the highest international standards. This marks a major step underlining
Career Opportunity – Immigration Specialist – Dubai
Career Opportunity – Immigration Specialist – Dubai 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
September 11, 2017
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