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25% International people in the UAE worried about their savings back home

by Mark Benson on April 23, 2012

What are expat views on collapse of the euro?

Are expats living in the UAE concerned about euro collapse? Aimed to find out until what extent the European currency’s struggles concern the internationals based win the United Arab Estates, Expat Forum has run a poll in conjunction with Barclays Wealth and Investment Management. [click to continue…]

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Dubai authorities delay full implementation of expat housing tax

April 13, 2012 Dubai

Authorities in Dubai have delayed plans to introduce housing fees for all expats as talks with utility companies delay the full implementation of the monthly charge. The delay means that around 65% of expats are paying the charge billed as part of monthly utility bills while others are not.

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Challenges faced by expats in the UAE

April 9, 2012 Dubai

While for many people the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seems to be defined by Dubai the truth is that there is more to this area than this particular emirate. This is an area of the world which has been dominated by oil for many years although recently the authorities in the region have invested wisely [...]

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New ID cards in UAE set to replace other cards

March 28, 2012 Dubai

Identity cards are to replace labour cards for expats in the United Arab Emirates as well as health cards and driving licences in the future, according to officials. It has announced that expats will no longer need to hold labour cards in order to work in the UAE more than three months after their arrival.

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Most expats in the UAE don’t know about local customs and culture

February 20, 2012 Dubai

Some seven out of 10 expats in the United Arab Emirates have a poor knowledge of the area’s culture and don’t know about local customs and traditions, a poll shows. Despite an abundance of learning resources and materials available 72% didn’t bother to find out more about the country they live, the survey by 999 [...]

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ID card requirements to be introduced for expats in Dubai in April 2012

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From April next year expats in Dubai will need to register for an identification card before they can renew their residency visas, officials have confirmed. The cards will be needed before they can complete the medical tests needed for visa applications.

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Aviva teams with UAE insurer to provide expat private medical insurance

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Aviva’s UK health business has set up a new arrangement with Abu Dhabi based Emirates Insurance Company to provide expats based in the United Arab Emirates with compliant international private medical insurance solutions. The development of a UAE network is the first in a series of enhancements that Aviva says it is giving its international [...]

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No date yet being given for new three year property visa in the UAE

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There is not date for real estate owners in the United Arab Emirates to be granted a three year residency visa if their property is worth more than AED1 million, it has been confirmed. ‘We hope it will be soon,’ said a spokesman for the Dubai Land Department who declined to be more specific.

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Dubai tightens rules on expat housing tax

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Rules are being tightened in Dubai to make sure that expats pay housing fees by the end of June next year in a crackdown aimed at reducing the numbers not being billed for the tax. Dubai Municipality said that it is going to be more efficient in terms of sending out bills and tracing people [...]

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New education centre opens in Dubai for those wishing to study in the US

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The United States has opened an education advisory service centre at its Consulate in Dubai as part of a new policy to attract more students from the region. The US Education Advising Centre, known as EducationUSA, has been created to offer free information and services to teachers, administrators, counsellors, parents and students interested in studying [...]

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Lloyds enhances opportunities for expats savings accounts in the Middle East

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Lloyds TSB in the Middle East has enhanced its versatile Bonus Saver Account which allows customers to save in the four main currencies of the dollar, sterling the euro and the dirham. The Bonus Saver 3 account is the latest addition to the Bank’s expanding range of savings accounts and claims to offer one of [...]

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