Friday, April 19, 2024

Expats to renew driving licence every 2 years in Oman

From March 1, expats in Oman will have to renew their driving licence once every two years instead of the current 10, Royal Oman...

Oman drops visa-on-arrival for tourists

More than 3 million tourists visit Oman every year, drawn in by its empty beaches, numerous dive sites, historic forts and distinctive culture among...

UAE: Language barriers can create legal problems for expats, says expert

Expatriates may face legal challenges in the UAE because of lack of understanding and language barriers in the country’s legal system, an expert in...

Companies to prioritise Emiratis over expats in new nationwide drive

The Ministry of Emiratisation and Human Resources has selected 400 job titles of positions that it wants to see Emiratis given the opportunity to...

Expats replacing Bahrainis in government jobs: MP

All Bahraini retirees in the public sector were replaced by expats from 2013 to 2017, a Bahraini MP claimed. Speaking during a regular weekly...

Rising prices in Saudi Arabia has an impact on expats

Expatriate workers in Saudi Arabia will bear the brunt of rising inflation, according to a report by a London based economics consultancy. Jason Tuvey, Middle...

All GCC countries are happier than Bahrain and Kuwait – Report

Bahrain ranked the penultimate place among Gulf States on World Happiness Index. Among 156 countries worldwide, Bahrain ranked 43 and came behind Saudi Arabia that...

Ruler of Dubai comes to the rescue of tourists stranded in...

Tourists who ventured into the desert here had a totally unexpected encounter with the Dubai Ruler himself when the tourist's vehicle got stuck in...

Bahrain: Bahraini’s/GCC citizens to get FREE cosmetic surgery and liposuction, say...

Cosmetic surgery, liposuction, operations, dental treatment and maternity care are part of the 17 services which will be provided to Bahrainis, GCC citizens, those...

Dubai vs. London: Cost of living compared

Choosing the ideal place to live - be it within the country you currently reside in or abroad - can be hard and extremely...

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