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
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Kuwait deports 680 expats in just 3 days
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior deported 680 expats from eight countries
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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
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UAE best country in world for expat lifestyle, salaries and families
New survey sheds light on why expats choose to relocate to the UAE
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Expat living standards in UAE are highest in the region
Latest research from Ding shows 61% earn more than $1,361 per month
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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
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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.
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UAE changes sponsorship rules for low-paid workers
Expats earning less than AED3,000 per month can bring families over under new resolution
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Saudi workers reinstated after being dismissed by expat
Workers were fired after expat ‘took advantage of his position’ in HR
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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