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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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Revealed: Top 20 companies to work for in the UAE 2016
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May 24, 2016
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Expats in Kuwait object to one hundred per cent increase in traffic fines
Expats and residents of Kuwait are unhappy about plans to increase traffic fines by as much as 100 per cent. The Ministry of Interior’s decision to double the amount of fines charged for traffic violations is causing major discontent in the expat community, with even Kuwaiti citizens asking their MPs to confront the Ministry’s officials.
Dubai’s going solar
The global solar market is doing well. But it is changing, and the main reason for this is a shift in geographical focus. The Big 5 Hub talks to Hadi Tahboub, Vice President of the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) about Dubai’s role as a leader in MENA’s solar game. There is no sign
May 23, 2016
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Mall of Qatar to add 15 luxury retail stores
The Mall of Qatar has signed an agreement with Doha-based Abu Issa Holding to open 15 high-end stores. The deal will see the introduction of global brands including Godiva Cafe, Yves Delorme, Hartmann, Samsonite, Voulez Vous and Bugatti. Rony Mourani, general manager at Mall of Qatar, said: “In line with our promise to house top
May 23, 2016
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Expats can now use Saudi government hospitals – report
Expatriates in Saudi Arabia will be able to use government hospitals for treatment as long as they pay a designated fee and follow the centres’ rules and regulations, according to the Ministry of Health. The decision was taken due to a large number of expats living in rural areas where few or no private hospitals
Ramadan 2016 private sector working hours announced
ABU DHABI // Private sector employees in the UAE will have their working days reduced by two hours during Ramadan. The announcement was made via a statement from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources issued by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Working hours for the public sector which were announced on
Dubai expects 2.5m Saudi tourists in 2020
Dubai is a top choice for Saudi tourists and their number is expected to increase by almost 100 per cent, that is 2.5 million, by 2020, an Emirati official has said, citing current economic forecasts. “The number of Saudi tourists in Dubai was 1.5 million in 2015,” Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for
May 23, 2016
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Saudi Arabia will be the template for future change
Saudi Arabia has captured the world’s attention with the announcement of an ambitious agenda, called Vision 2030, aimed at overhauling the structure of its economy. The plan would reduce historical high dependence on oil by transforming how the kingdom generates income, as well as how it spends and manages its vast resources. It is supported
May 23, 2016
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UAE rises up global list of property investment hotspots
The UAE has risen up a global list ranking the world’s most popular residence-by-investment programs, it has been announced. Henley & Partners has launched the Global Residence and Citizenship Programs (GRCP) 2016 report which shows the UAE moved up two places to 13th compared to last year. According to the report, the UAE continues to
May 20, 2016
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