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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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Emerging Market Relocation: What You Need To Know
As the world collectively attempts to combat the impact of the recent global pandemic, much of the focus is on rebuilding and strengthening economies. Governments and organisations continue to determine which avenues and actions will be most beneficial, both in the short term and the long term. One undeniable source of economic growth is geographical
October 22, 2020
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EER on EuRA Panel: The Impact of Covid on Fees
Our General Manager Marie O’Neill was honoured to participate in the recent EuRA (The European Relocation Association) panel discussion – Care & Costs; The Impact of Covid on Fees. Hosted by Dom Tidey and Peggy Love from EuRA, Marie was joined by Alistair Murray from Relocation Support Services, James Speirs from Clearmove and Fiona Mougenot
September 14, 2020
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The Power of Collaboration: In This Together
At EER we know that how we communicate with our audience isn’t just about service education or promotion, it is about telling the story of our brand. We want to take you inside the workings of our organisation, so you can get a sense of who we are. One of the ways we can do
September 2, 2020
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Business Growth and Leadership Lessons: The EER Book Club
They say, “you learn a new thing every day”; well at EER we couldn’t agree more. One of the guiding principles of our organisation, through rough times and good, is that everyone can develop further. From entry level to senior management, the opportunity for growth should never be ignored. You never know where the next
August 25, 2020
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UAE free zones – what initiatives are the authorities implementing in the Covid-19 aftermath?
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has, alongside mainland authorities, instigated a number of initiatives to help SMEs operating in Dubai’s free zones in a move to further stimulate the sector. Along with the free zone authorities of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), Umm Al Quwain Free Zone (UAQ) and others, these initiatives and
Supporting Services: Virtual Preview Visit
Having working in the relocation and global mobility sector for 15 years, we know what an undertaking it can be. Our globalised society has made it even easier for companies to source the best talent from around the world. But in such a competitive market place, you also want that talent to ‘hit
July 27, 2020
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Surviving the Unforeseeable: Business Continuity during Covid-19
It is hard to find the right words to describe the last few months. Never before has our global society been so vastly impacted and irrevocably altered by a single crisis. The spread of Covid-19 has destroyed lives and decimated the financial stability of individuals, companies and countries. Even in locations taking the initial steps
June 30, 2020
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Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) – what you need to know, and what you need to do
Dubai downtown in the evening, luxury modern buildings in bright yellow sunset light, futuristic cityscape, expensive life in UAE The UAE introduced ESR in April 2019. Its goal is to ensure UAE companies maintain a sufficient economic presence in the UAE, in line with the global standard set by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
Supporting Services: Virtual Home Search
While we won’t know the full effects of the global pandemic for some time, there is an understanding that things might never be quite the same. Beyond straining our healthcare systems and economies, the spread of Covid-19 has shaped the way we connect, from doing business to going shopping. Restrictions and precautions made screens and
June 24, 2020
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