Friday, April 26, 2024

Saudi’s new expat charges – is your company footing the bill?

In July 2017, an expatriate levy came into force, as a result of which expat employees now have to pay the kingdom SAR100 each...

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...

UK’s hidden economy: Cash-in-hand payments could soon be banned

Large cash payments to tradesmen could be banned in a crackdown on the black economy. Plumbers, builders and even child-minders could be barred from receiving...

British expat gets 3 years in jail for embezzling Dh1.3 million

A British man, who was charged in absentia with embezzling Dh1.3 million using a forged business licence copy, was sentenced to three years in...

British driving licences could be invalid in EU after Brexit forcing...

In a blow to British motorists, the European Commission has suggested today that UK driving licences could be invalid in EU countries after Brexit,...

Saudi regulator to allow foreigners 49% of listed securities

Saudi Arabia will allow foreigners to own up to 49 percent of listed securities and lower minimum assets under management for qualified foreign institutions...

Eight emerging scams you must watch out for over the next...

Britons have been warned to be on their guard over the next year as fraudsters continue to create new ways of tricking people out...

British expat wins luxury car in Dubai draw after purchasing over...

A British national was announced the lucky winner of Mercedes S560 (Diamond White) at the Dubai Duty-Free Finest Surprise draw on Sunday. The winner named...

Brits charged more than double for car hire repairs

Two thirds of hire car customers billed for repairs are being overcharged, a Which? investigation has found.Repair bills are typically three times larger than...

New savings plan for UAE expatriates proposed

A new study has recommended the establishment of a savings investment fund, which would replace the traditional end-of-service gratuity, for expatriate workers who work...

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