Category Archives: Capital Radio UAE

A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by FinancialUAE

I am sure we are all well aware that the restrictions related to COVID-19 have meant that the income of many people in the UAE has been affected.  In order to find out the extent of this I have put … Continue reading →

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UAE Insolvency law – overview & information

Posted on February 4, 2020 by FinancialUAE

In November 2019, the UAE Government announced a new law for personal insolvency, to assist people with debt problems, and this has now come into effect. This is a real game changer as it will give people in difficulties an … Continue reading →

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How much do those Christmas pop songs earn every year?

Posted on December 22, 2019 by FinancialUAE

Every year, we hear familiar songs on the radio but have you ever stopped to wonder just how much the writers and performers receive from the repeated airplay? The amounts may surprise you as for the biggest songs the amounts … Continue reading →

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Sharia law & your money in the UAE

Posted on October 27, 2019 by FinancialUAE

Whilst most people are aware that Sharia law is the legal framework used in the GCC countries, not all expats have realised that this can affect them and their money. Did you know that on death your bank accounts and assets … Continue reading →

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2019: how it is going for you? UAE survey results

Posted on July 1, 2019 by FinancialUAE

A few weeks ago I asked people to complete a survey to see how 2019 is going for them, from a largely financial and work perspective.  Everyone was asked a series of questions about stability of work, the property market, … Continue reading →

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Travel & holidays – 20 money-related hints & tips

Posted on June 23, 2019 by FinancialUAE

We’re approaching the hottest time of the year in the UAE, a time when many people think about going on holiday to avoid the heat for a while. The long school summer holiday starts shortly so many families and teachers … Continue reading →

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2019 – how is it going for you? A survey

Posted on June 15, 2019 by FinancialUAE

We’re nearly half way through the year, (and isn’t it going fast?) so I’d like to take a look at how UAE residents are finding it so far from a personal financial perspective. I would therefore be grateful if you … Continue reading →

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Need to know: UAE Consumer Protection Regulations

Posted on April 2, 2019 by FinancialUAE

 The UAE has had legislation in place to protect consumers for quite a few years but the details are not as well known as they might be so this article is an overview of the law and your rights when … Continue reading →

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UK Capital Gains Tax changes for non-resident UK Property owners

Posted on March 18, 2015 by FinancialUAE

This is a topic I have mentioned in several articles on this website but the final guidance has now been issued by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) so we have clarity as to how tax will be applied on … Continue reading →

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