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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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The Importance of Community
They say you only truly know your strength when you are tested, but that is also when you find out your capacity for grace and kindness. In recent weeks the Middle East region has certainly been tested, and it has shown how strong it can be, but, perhaps more impactfully, its nations, governments and people
March 27, 2026
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6 day visa free transits for Shanghai & neighboring cities from 30 January ’16
In an announcement yesterday, China’s Ministry of Public Security confirmed visa relaxation plans for foreigners flying to China. Non-residents travelling to Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang will soon be blessed with visa-free transit for six days. The deal starts from January 30, right on time for Spring Festival celebrations. From this Saturday
Dubai awards $71m contract for 46km water network extension
Dubai’s water authority has awarded a $71million contract for a 46km water extension of the network in the south of the emirate. The contract requirement was to supply, lay and commission an extension of the network, which is to be completed within 28 months at a cost of AED260m. Dubai Energy & water Authority (DEWA) said
Relocating to Dubai – what to expect
The UAE is a popular destination for Britons – but what’s life really like there? Annabel Kantaria, a long-term expat in Dubai, has some advice a) You may not have as much spare cash as you think b) There will be a fair amount of red tape c) It’s OK to drink alcohol d) It’s not as restrictive as
January 20, 2016
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Top UK school to open Dubai campus
Kent College and Mir Hashem Khoory (MHK) have signed a partnership agreement to open a campus of the top UK-based school in September at Meydan in Dubai. Kent College Dubai will be run in partnership with Kent College Canterbury which was founded in 1885. The campus will be managed by Kent College Canterbury and will
January 15, 2016
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Dubai Work Permit, Dubai Visa, and Dubai Tourist Visa – Big Changes in UAE for 2016
UAE: Big change moving forward for people who have a Dubai tourist visa/UAE tourist visa and want to get a Dubai/UAE work permit; you no longer have to leave the country to amend your Dubai visa/UAE visa to residency status. Gulf News quoted Brigadier Dr Rashid Sultan Al Khadar, spokesman for the Naturalisation, Residency and Ports
EER becomes a member of the TIRA network
EER is delighted to announce that we are now a member of the TIRA network. TIRA is an aligned network of quality mobility service providers providing access to leading mobility experts from around the world.
December 28, 2015
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Maximum Property Rent Increases
Some information on the rental increase rulings from RERA.
December 1, 2015
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The Ejari System
Ejari means ‘My Land’ in Arabic. In accordance with the system, all tenancy agreements must be registered with Ejari.
November 23, 2015
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