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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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UAE fuel prices to rise in October
Motorists can expect price rises of roughly 2 to 3.5 per cent The UAE’s Ministry of Energy has announced that fuel prices will increase again in October after a slight price rise this month. From October 1, Super 98 will increase from Dhs1.75 a litre to Dhs 1.81, Special 95 from Dhs1.64 to Dhs1.70, E
October 5, 2016
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Saudi Arabia’s new visa regime comes into effect
Saudi Arabia’s increase in visa fees for travellers is expected to earn the country millions of riyals from pilgrims without dampening tourism figures, say travel industry experts. The country’s new visa regime, which comes into effect on Sunday, does not affect pilgrims for Haj or Umrah travelling to the country for the first time. But,
October 1, 2016
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UAE lifts its carbon reduction target
ABU DHABI // The UAE has committed to provide almost a third of its energy needs through clean sources by 2021. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, on Monday said the country would obtain 27 per cent of its energy from nuclear and renewable sources, up from the previous commitment of
September 27, 2016
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Dubai property set for return to growth next year, says Knight Frank
Dubai’s residential property market is heading for a “soft landing”, with a flattening of prices expected for the remainder of this year ahead of a likely increase next year, according to Knight Frank. The property consultancy’s latest Inside View report released yesterday says that after “a period of restraint” caused by lower oil prices and
September 23, 2016
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Brexit Bulletin: Banks Already Plotting City Exodus
It’s planning time at London-based banks, and the U.K is digesting real post-Brexit data. Larger investment banks with their European headquarters in London are already making plans for their own withdrawal. Many plan to start the process of moving jobs from the U.K. within weeks of the government triggering Brexit, people briefed on the plans of four of the biggest
September 22, 2016
Contractors for Expo 2020 works to be named soon
Infrastructure works will be completed in 2018, says top official. Dubai: The initial works on the Expo 2020 site have commenced — with the land now ready and the Expo Dubai Bureau set to announce the names of contractors executing the infrastructure work. Najeeb Al Ali, executive director of Expo 2020, said: “We have an
September 22, 2016
UAE salaries still set to rise 4.6% next year
New policies governing inflation, including introduction of VAT, to fuel wage adjustments. Dubai: Although the economic environment has been challenging for many businesses, salaries of employees at some companies in the UAE have actually increased this year and are expected to rise over the next few years. The latest research conducted by Aon Hewitt indicated
September 18, 2016
Dubai unveils new visa system
Residents will not be required to visit GDRFA offices to apply for visa, other services. Dubai: Residents can now carry out all visa and residency transactions through the new UAE vision system, introduced by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) on Wednesday. Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Marri, Director General of GDRFA, said
September 15, 2016
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi named Middle East’s most sustainable cities
Dubai has been named as the region’s most sustainable city, but it still falls in the bottom half of a new global ranking of 100 major cities. Construction consultancy Arcadis has placed Dubai 52nd in its 2016 Sustainable Cities Index, which was compiled by the Centre for Economic and Business Research. Abu Dhabi was the
September 15, 2016
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