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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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Six Flags announces theme park in Saudi Arabia
US-based Six Flags Entertainment Corp plans to expand to Saudi Arabia, its chief executive announced on Monday. After a meeting with Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman during his current visit to the US, Six Flags CEO John Duffey revealed the company’s future plans in the Kingdom on Al Arabyia TV. “We’re very honored
Dubai, Abu Dhabi see marginal average rent rises during May
Real estate markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi witnessed marginal growth in property prices during May, according to a new report by Bayut. Compared to April, average apartment rents in Dubai grew 1.57 percent in May, while average rental yields remained at 5.3 percent, the report said. It added that the average rent for studio
What does success look like to you?
For me, success comes in many forms, including personal and professional levels. I have been lucky enough to be able to find successes across both. In 2012, I made the decision to compete in an Ironman (3.8km swim, 180.25 km bike, 42.2km run) in Western Australia and to raise funds for a worthwhile charity. Over a period of nine months, I raised
June 22, 2016
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Kuwait arrests 800 expats for residency, labour violations
Authorities in Kuwait have arrested 800 expats for violating residency and labour laws during a security crackdown. Police also arrested three defendants linked to a drugs case in Hawalli, reported The Times Kuwait. They also registered five drugs and alcohol cases in Farwaniya and took two others into custody following reports of absconding. In the
‘Energy City’ announced to help realise Saudi Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to set up an “Energy City” with state-of-the-art infrastructure as part of Saudi Vision 2030, a senior official has said. Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources said that the aim of the new project is to attract major companies in energy-related industries to the city. He also
Qatar: The Shape of Tomorrow
Doha: Plastic and ready-made, it’s a city built for Jeff Koons. When I run into him in March at the elevator bank at the W Doha Hotel, it feels staged. House music plays at a tasteful volume for nine o’clock in the morning. Koons’s smile is cartoonish and his gray skinny tie impeccably knotted. A frequent
June 20, 2016
The Gulf states’ double expat dividend
How should policymakers in the Gulf states manage their countries’ large expatriate workforces? In Saudi Arabia, foreign nationals account for roughly one-third of the population. In Qatar and the UAE, nine out of every ten residents is an expatriate. Should these governments continue to invest heavily in developing indigenous labour forces, with the aim of
Swedish retail giant IKEA inks deal for Jeddah mall anchor store
Arabian Centres, the Saudi-based developer, owner and operator of shopping malls, announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a tenancy agreement that will see Swedish giant IKEA open in Jeddah. The deal has been signed with Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furniture Trading Co Ltd and IKEA Saudi Arabia to open an anchor store in
Expats Outnumber Saudis in Jeddah & Jubail: Learn More
The number of expats in the Saudi Arabian cities of Jeddah and Jubail is reportedly higher than that of Saudi nationals, according to reports from the kingdom. The revelation prompted calls for the Vision 2030 to include plans to curb the number of expats in some cities, with one researcher claiming cultural identities and traditions
June 17, 2016
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