Financial Advice in Dubai
The lure of earning tax-free cash pulls thousands of expats to the glass and steel high-rise city of Dubai that rises out of the Arabian
UAE Expat Wills Can Be Costly And Confusing
Non-Muslim expats in the United Arab emirates are urged to draft a will to avoid tying up their estates in Sharia law – but the
Why Expats Shouldn’t Run Away From Debt In The Gulf
Expats in the United Arab Emirates are horrified to find out that unpaid debts can end up in a criminal court or even jail. In
Ramadan Scammers Flood UAE With Bogus Texts
Ramadan scammers posing as government officials have struck in the United Arab Emirates. Bogus SMS texts and phone calls claiming bank debit and credit cards
Top 10 Jobs And Tax-Free Salaries In The UAE
If you are an expat looking for that highly paid tax free job in the United Arab Emirates, here’s the low-down on the top 10
Companies Will Suffer Most From South Africa Tax Reform
Financial experts fear new tax rules for expats will blight the South Africa economy. The rules abolish the country’s expat tax exemption for South African’s
South Africa Expats To Lose Tax-Free Cash In The UAE
South African expats in the United Arab Emirates face huge tax bills on end of contract gratuities that they believed would be free of income
Dubai Rents And Property Prices Set To Fall Again
Property prices and rents are expected to take a dive in Dubai before the end of the year. Property consultants are forecasting both will drop
Retirement Visa Boost For UAE Expats
Lawmakers in the United Arab Emirates has boosted the retirement hopes of many expats by voting to extend residency visas for the over 55s. The
Dubai Creek Tower Seeks Crown As World’s Tallest Skyscraper
Excitement is building about the progress of the next tower expected to become the world’s tallest skyscraper. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
Is Dubai Europe’s New Costa Del Crime?
Dubai has become the destination of choice for a new breed of tax fraudsters fleeing Europe to spend their ill-gotten gains. Crooks who have fleeced
No More Gulf Taxes On The Way For Expats
Expat fears that more tax changes were on the way in Gulf countries are likely to be unfounded, according to experts. For the first time,
Dubai Rents And Home Prices Slip Into Red
A detailed analysis of Dubai’s property markets has revealed that rents are down across the board for apartments and villas. Every neighbourhood in the emirate
Big Brother CCTV Networks Watch Everyone 24/7 In UAE
Big Brother really is watching your every move in one of the United Arab Emirates where 95,000 CCTV cameras are installed. Ras Al Khaimah is the
Retirement Dilemma For Expats In UAE
Expats in the United Arab Emirates face a retirement dilemma when they come to move their tax-free savings back home when they retire. Although the
English International Schools In A Class Of Their Own
Demand for pupils learning in English at international schools worldwide is booming, according to the latest research. Around 4.5 million students take classes at 8,600
Private Schooling In The UAE Can Cost Expats £500,000
Educating a child in the United Arab Emirates from preschool to university can cost expat parents at least £255,000. Insurance firm Zurich- Middle East has
Expat Financial Firm Sold in £340m Deal
Loss-making expat financial provider Friends Provident International has been sold in a £340 million deal. UK insurance giant Aviva picked up the brand when swooping
Ultimatum Countdown Runs Out With Defiance From Qatar
Time is running out for the defiant leaders in the Gulf state of Qatar who face an ultimatum dictating compliance with a list of demands
Dubai Property Prices Set To Bottom Out At Last
Dubai’s property market is still in the doldrums, years after prices and rents started to drop. Estate agents suggest the downward spiral is likely to