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Middle Eastern and North African companies increase expat hiring
Expat job opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa are due to increase in 2013 as multinational private companies seek more overseas talent.
The next three months are expected to see a considerable increase in jobs offered at the junior executive, executive and coordinator levels, giving a chance for new graduates as well as more...
Former expats missing good life head back to Dubai
Former expat workers in Dubai disappointed in the lack of opportunity and salary cuts in their home countries are heading back to the good life in Dubai.
For many expat workers in the emirates, a temporary stint of up the two years or so gives a chance to broaden work experience while enjoying constant sunshine, a tax-free salary and a...
Saudi expat arrivals find no room at the inn
Long waiting lists for homes in Riyadh’s coveted expat housing complexes may mean a dismal Christmas for many newly-arrived executives and their families.
At present, the market is so tight that desperate private sector employees are posting frantic appeals for family accommodation on the Saudi expat forums. Following the 2003 to 2005...
New Chinese leadership needs sweeping reforms to kickstart economy
A recently published book exploring Chinese authoritarian capitalism is suggesting that China’s newly-elected leaders must give private enterprise a chance.
The author, James McGregor, puts forward a fascinating theory that Chinese authoritarian capitalism is responsible for huge amounts of wealth being secreted overseas by migrants as a...
Middle East still a hub for ambitious young expats
The results of the HSBC Bank’s Expat Explorer Survey include indications that Middle Eastern countries still offer a solid economic outlook and the chance of career success.
Although the survey’s results suggest economic strain is still felt by expats everywhere, those based in the Middle East are positive about the region’s...
Asia is the new hub for expat advancement and wealth
Findings from HSBC Bank’s annual expat survey indicate that Asia is becoming the favourite destination for company expat workers hoping to grow their careers and their financial status.
The survey also showed that nowadays Europe is considered mainly as a retirement haven in the sun, with France and Spain popular choices but India and...
New UAE immigration hotline to open on 10 October
The United Arab Emirates have announced the opening of a new immigration hotline as from 10 October, aimed as a one-stop shop solution for clarification of immigration queries.
The new service is aimed at expats already living in the emirates as well as those planning to take up positions there, and the hotline is expected to end...
Expats looking for love head to Asia says HSBC survey
The HSBC Expat Experience survey released this week has revealed that expats in search of love and friendship can find it most easily in Asia, Thailand especially.
The survey showed that Asia contained the top five friendliest places to live for expats. Thailand topped the list ahead of Vietnam, Hong Kong, Brunei and Malaysia.
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Pakistan visa office returns from the UAE
The UK government has announced the decision to move the visa application office for Pakistani citizens from the United Arab Emirates back to Pakistan in order to address delays which have caused high tension across the country of late.
The announcement was made by Alan Johnson, the Home Affairs Secretary, on Tuesday from Islamabad...
Officials clarify a visa misunderstanding in the United Arab Emirates
Officials in the United Arab Emirates are clarifying a misunderstanding regarding the renewal process for visas. It was mistakenly noted that in order for a visa holder to renew or change their visa they would have to return to their home country to do so.
The misunderstanding started when a senior level official with the Interior...
