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Majority of expats ‘wish to make UAE home’Sixty-five per cent of expatriates living in the UAE wish to make the Emirates their lifelong home, according to a survey by Friends Provident International (FPI), a leading provider of savings, investment and protection solutions. More… |
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Regular check-ups planned for expats in BahrainMore expatriates working in Bahrain could soon undergo regular medical check-ups to renew their residency permits, as part of a new bill, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication. To read further, please visit More… |
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Expats in Bahrain face higher health costsNew rules to increase healthcare fees on expatriates visiting public hospitals have allegedly been approved, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication. To read further, please visit More… |
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Orient in strategic tie-up with HDFC Life and ReUAE-based Orient Insurance has entered into a reinsurance arrangement with HDFC International Life and Re to cater to the needs of the expat segment. HDFC International Life & Re is a 100 per cent subsidiary of HDF More… |
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Bahrain ‘best country for expats in Mideast’Bahrain has been named the best destination for expatriates in the Mena region for the second year running, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication. To read further, please visit More… |
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Expats in UAE 'spend more on charity during Ramadan'Sixty-nine per cent of expatriates in the UAE spend more on charitable acts during Ramadan, according to a GCC survey conducted on expatriate spending habits during Ramadan by Xpress Money, a top money transfer brand. Around 72 pe More… |
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Saudi among states with lowest cost of living for expatsSaudi Arabia ranks ninth in the world for the countries with the lowest cost of living for expatriates, a report said. Sixty-eight per cent of expats in Saudi Arabia are overall satisfied with their financial situation, and More… |
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Bahrain’s expat population doubles in 5 yearsThe expatriate population in Bahrain has doubled over the past five years, according to a senior Labour Ministry official, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication. To read further, please visit More… |
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Bahrain set to finalise decision on power subsidyBahrain is set to make a final decision on the axing of electricity and water subsidies for expatriates following more than two months of negotiations. Energy Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza said that the government would present i More… |
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US expats warned on new tax lawIt is possible that American expatriates living in the Gulf could have their passports revoked next month if they fail to comply with their tax and financial obligations under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), an expert has warned. More… |
