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UAE Introduces New Remote Working Visa, Multiple-Entry Tourist Visas

Authorities in the UAE have approved a new self-sponsored Remote Work Visa that will enable employees from all over the world to live and...

UAE Suspends Daily, Hourly Maid Services to Curb Spread of Coronavirus

UAE authorities on Tuesday (March 16) announced that short-term recruitment of maid services via Tadbeer centers is temporarily suspended. READ ALSO: UAE Lands in Top...

Abu Dhabi, Dubai Among Top 5 Destinations for Work Abroad

Known to many global citizens as one of the most expat-friendly cities in the world, Dubai, has once again proven its popularity and appeal...

Court Acquits Couple Charged of Having Sexual Relations Outside Marriage

A foreign couple who was sent to court for charges of having sexual relations outside of wedlock has recently been acquitted by the Sharjah...

Khalid and Salama Vlog About Nigerian Food Experience

Renowned Emirati vlogger, Khalid and wife, Salama, go back to the streets of Dubai, to bring another mouth-watering and thought-provoking vlog. This time, they...

Remote Workers Can Now Relocate to Dubai via New Virtual Working Program

The Dubai government has recently launched a new program that enables overseas remote working professionals to relocate in the emirate while continuing to serve...

Expats Can Now Enjoy 5-Year ‘Retirement Visa’ in Dubai

The image that comes to mind when you hear the word 'Dubai' paints that of luxury, convenience, and modern lifestyle. Good news for expats...

Gas Explosion in Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, UAE

A gas explosion occurred in a restaurant in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi on Monday - 31st August 2020. The blast happened in a...

Air India Express Flight from Dubai-Kerala Crash, Plane Splits in Two as it Skids Off Runway in Kerala

An Air India Express plane flight accident occurred on (Friday) August 7, 2020 when the plane skidded off a runway in Kerala's Kozhikode. The plane...

Anti-Trafficking Laws in the Middle East

There are millions of foreign workers living and working in the Middle East, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other expats. When it comes...

Sponsoring Your Family in the UAE: A Guide

Did you know that you can sponsor your family in the UAE? If you are a male expat worker earning at least AED 4,000...

UAE Approves 5-Year Tourist Visa, All Nationalities can Apply

The UAE announces a tourist visa where all nationalities can apply and is valid for 5 years with multiple-entry status. This is an excellent...

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Living and Working in Qatar

Qatar, and its capital city of Doha, is quickly becoming another popular Middle Eastern destination for expats. Foreign employees from all over the world...

Laws on Drugs and Alcohol that You Should Know When in Qatar

As all eyes are peeled for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, present alcohol rules in Qatar have been hotly contested in the worldwide...

UAE is First Nation to Receive Revolutionary COVID-19 Medication

Sotrovimab, the world's newest anti-viral drug for COVID-19, is now available in the UAE for the early treatment of selected COVID-19 patients. READ ALSO: UAE...

Oman OK’s Direct Hiring in Private Sector

The Omani Cabinet has approved direct hiring for private-sector job openings. READ ALSO: Oman Minister Announces Plan to Amend Labor, Taxation, and Subsidy Laws According to...