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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Whether you are single or relocating to the UAE with your family, there are certain areas that continue to attract expats in their droves. This helpful guide pr...
Aisha Rahman Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Moving to the UAE and not sure how to stay up to date? Finding trustworthy local English-language news is straightforward with this guide to the country’s newsp...
Aisha Rahman 
Rome, Italy With Italian citizenship in your pocket, an Italian passport isn’t far off. This travel document is one of the most sought-after passports in the world and will...
Marco Rossi 
Bern, Switzerland Don’t wait for the worst to happen – sort out your Swiss insurance now. Moving to a new country means tackling a different set of red tape. None is more confusi...
Amsterdam, Netherlands After six years in the Netherlands, I've learned that the 30% ruling is one of the most significant financial advantages available to expats. As a foreign professional hired to work here, if you meet certain criteria, your employer can pay up to 30% of your salary as a tax-free allowance for up to 60 months (five years).
Lisbon, Portugal It is a good idea for expats relocating or retiring in Portugal to understand how to draw up a will. This helpful guide provides all the information you need an...
Maria Santos 
Singapore, Singapore In daily life in Singapore, you’ll find it easy to get by speaking English. It’s the most widely spoken language in the Lion City and is commonly used in busine...
Kevin Lim Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates If you’re moving to the UAE, you probably wonder what immunizations are needed or recommended before the move, as well as how to get yourself and your children...
Aisha Rahman 
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Luxembourg has one of the best healthcare systems in Europe. There are state-funded services available to all residents, including specialist and emergency t...
Thomas Weber 
Doha, Qatar As an expat, you will find opening a bank account in Qatar relatively easy. The country’s high expat population means that local banks understand the needs of f...
London, United Kingdom Whether you’re a US citizen living in the UK, or a UK citizen or resident traveling to the US frequently, a USD account can be a handy tool to make cross curren...
Priya Sharma Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates UAE job recruitment takes ~35 days. CVs must include professional photo, use English, font 10-12, 2-3 pages. Dress formally: suits for corporate, modest clothing. Research company thoroughly before interviews.
Aisha Rahman 
Paris, France French higher education is known for its top quality, ranking fifth best in the world in 2021. This is one of the main reasons why the country is among the t...
Brussels, Belgium Belgium expat life: 1.4M expats (13% population). High living standards, excellent healthcare, strong work-life balance. Brussels rent over 1,000/month. Top 10 global quality of life.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates No federal income tax in UAE. Corporate tax 9% (profits over AED 375,000). VAT 5%. Property tax 5% in Dubai. 193 Double Taxation Agreements protect expats.
Aisha Rahman 
