Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain has climbed up to ninth position in the top destinations in the world for expatriates, according to report published by global expat network InterNations. The country gained the higher position out of all the countries in the Middle East thanks to the ease of getting a visa, dealing...
UAE best country globally for expat lifestyle, says HSBC survey
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Arab Emirates is the best country for expat lifestyle, according to a survey by the HSBC. A total of 36 percent of the people surveyed said chances of having a better lifestyle is the main reason for relocating to the UAE, significantly higher than...
Two UAE cities among best expat destinations
Expat Essentials Index ranks cities on the basis of quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance and digital life among other criteria.
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.
UAE inks deal to make medications more affordable
The initiative will provide affordable medicines to uninsured and low-income expat patients or those whose insurance does not cover the cost of treatment of several diseases.
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.UAE, Bahrain, Qatar among top 10 expat destinations in the world
Overall, the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) was the highest-ranking region for the quality of life, with 71 percent of expats recommending it, according to a survey commissioned by HSBC Bank. More than 20,000 expats in 46 countries were questioned for the survey.
Saudi to punish expats who engage in jobs for personal benefit
The punishments could include monetary penalties, imprisonment, and then subsequent deportation.Kuwait population down 0.9 percent in H1 due to expat exodus
DUBAI: Kuwait’s population decreased by 0.9 percent in the first six months of this year to 4.62 million, as expatriate numbers continued to decline, a report said. More than 56,000 expats left the country in the first half of this year, pushing the total departures to about 190,000 since the...
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.
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.
