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‘GCC offers generous opportunities to expat women’
Eti Bhasin, a trailblazing restaurateur in Dubai's thriving hospitality scene, navigates challenges with resilience and innovation at her popular eatery, Dhaba Lane.
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India PM inaugurates grand temple in Abu Dhabi
According to the UAE authorities, the grand temple carved from pink stone spreads over an area of 55,000 square metres and is the largest traditional stone-built Hindu temple in the Middle East. Nearly 3.5 million Indian nationals, the largest expatriate community in the Gulf country, live in the UAE. -
Saudi govt exposes violations in expatriate partnerships
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment has exposed various instances falling under the umbrella of commercial concealment or cover-up (tasattur) and clarified the distinctions between such practices and other violations. The program identified cases of tasattur, including scenarios where a Saudi citizen transfers ownership... -
UAE tops the world in 5 labor market competitiveness indices
DUBAI, UAE - The UAE has topped several global labor market indices issued by international entities and institutions in a new accomplishment that reflects UAE’s pioneering global model for development. The UAE ranked first globally in the Talent Attractiveness Index as per the Global Prosperity Index 2023, issued by the... -
Modern management tools help employers manage operations in greater depth & detail, even remotely
As Emiratization and Saudization requirements are mandatory for all businesses operating in the region, and large expatriate workforces are also common, there are many ways that organizations could make use of technology in easing the management of the processes involved, adds Goble. -
UAE scores high in 11 best expatriate destination parameters: Survey
The UAE has exceeded international figures in 11 indexes on the best expatriate destinations based on various factors, which include language, bureaucracy, professional prospects, leisure options, travel, transport, job satisfaction, safety, healthcare, digital life, housing, wages and job safety, InterNations said. The German research firm in its report titled "Expat... -
Lebanon expat voters’ turnout in Arab countries and Iran reaches 36.43%
The election is expected to be a referendum on the country’s ruling class, which is widely blamed for the economic crisis that has moved more than four out of the country’s five families into poverty. -
Lebanon expatriates cast votes in parliamentary election
Expatriates began voting at 7 am (0500 GMT) Beirut time on Friday in nine Arab countries and in Iran, while the rest will vote in 48 other countries on Sunday. -
UAE expats seek extra citizenship cushion
More than ever before, wealthy expatriates in the UAE as well as the world are pursuing citizenship options elsewhere. -
Bahrain to deport a number of illegal expatriate workers
The violators were arrested during a clampdown conducted in the Muharraq governorate by the LMRA Labor Inspection Directorate. -
Jordan to expel unvaccinated expats by December 15
The Ministry of Interior of Jordan has confirmed that strict measures will be taken against expatriates who did not receive the two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. In a statement, the ministry has said unvaccinated expatriates would be deported starting from the December 15. -
Saudi to punish expats who engage in jobs for personal benefit
The punishments could include monetary penalties, imprisonment, and then subsequent deportation. -
Guilt-riven Lebanon expats ship aid as crisis bites at home
Social media platforms are filled with posts by Lebanese appealing for contacts abroad to send basic goods. -
How will new remittance rules affect Lebanon?
The new rule authorizes banks to buy dollars from fresh dollar accounts without a customer's permission. -
Non-Saudis can now own one property in the country
This new move could make Saudi Arabia appear more expat-friendly as the nation looks to project itself as a regional hub of business activity. -
Saudi to extend permits, visas for expats until August 31
Saudi Arabia will automatically extend the validity of residence permits for expatriates outside the country until August 31