Expats in the UAE, Saudi and Qatar would prefer pension payments to lump-sum severance, according to Smart survey
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Kuwait ranked ‘worst country for expats,’ says new report
Kuwait’s poor performance in the InterNations’ 2023 Expat Insider ranking is consistent with its decade-long trend of dismal results, the report said
Kuwait deports 680 expats in just 3 days
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior deported 680 expats from eight countries
Kuwait announces plan to allow expat real estate investment: Report
The proposal will be discussed following the formation of the new Kuwait government, the report said
UAE best country in world for expat lifestyle, salaries and families
New survey sheds light on why expats choose to relocate to the UAE
Expat living standards in UAE are highest in the region
Latest research from Ding shows 61% earn more than $1,361 per month
Bahrain loses title of world’s best destination for expats
Expat Insider survey names Kuwait as the worst place for expats to relocate in list of 64 cities around the world
Video: UAE family sponsorship policy and visa waiver for tourists explained
And this week on explained I bring to you another law that the UAE has introduced to make the lives of expatriates better.
UAE changes sponsorship rules for low-paid workers
Expats earning less than AED3,000 per month can bring families over under new resolution
Saudi workers reinstated after being dismissed by expat
Workers were fired after expat ‘took advantage of his position’ in HR
Kuwait increases private sector holidays to 35 days
A National Assembly committee has also approved a draft law stipulating harsh penalties for those who raise charity funds without a license
Saudi king approves $3.1bn for companies struggling with expat fees
Saudi Arabia carried out a review of the fees and look at the private sector’s ability to hire and grow
UAE says no further extensions to visa amnesty
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship says amnesty for workers will come to an end this week
New UAE visa laws could encourage more Brits to retire in Dubai – experts
Experts said high house prices in Britain could make it ‘difficult’ for them to return to their home base
UAE expats and retirement: the uncomfortable truth
Opinion: A full and active retirement should be everyone’s dream – but can the new visa laws actually bridge the gap between fantasy and reality, asks Jeremy Lawrence
UAE to introduce retirement visa for expats
UAE cabinet also orders a reduction in electricity cost for industrial users and a new one-day court
Kuwaiti employers not following rules governing domestic help – report
A survey from the Kuwait Times found that many employers are ignoring legislation governing the rights of Filipino domestic workers in the Gulf country