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Ramadan in Dubai 2019 – a guide

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

This is not intended to be a definitive guide to the holy month, but is a simple overview and more importantly, a ‘what not to do’ for those who are not fully aware or are new to the UAE. Ramadan … Continue reading →

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Need to know: UAE Consumer Protection Regulations

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

 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 Spring Statement 2019 – points of relevance to expats

Posted on March 13, 2019 by

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has today delivered his Spring Statement. Less formal or broad in scope than the Budget, which moved to the Autumn last year, this is not about announcements on tax or spending, but … Continue reading →

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The retirement time bomb & why it’s even worse for women

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

Retirement planning is rarely seen as an exciting topic but no one can deny that planning for your financial future is important. It becomes even more important when you find out that the vast majority of people are woefully underfunded … Continue reading →

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Financial resolutions – get your money in shape for 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

At this time of year it is popular to make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? Making sure you are financially fit is as important as vowing to visit the gym regularly but once … Continue reading →

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UAE Public Holidays for 2019

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

These are the official dates of public holidays for the UAE for the coming year, as well as notable dates, so you can make a note in your diary now and plan ahead. Actual days off work for both the … Continue reading →

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The 12 Days of Christmas – the cost of recreating it in the UAE

Posted on December 23, 2018 by

It’s the time of year for seasonal cheer and goodwill to all men so for a little fun I’ve put together something a little different. It can be tough to decide what to buy for your significant other, particularly when … Continue reading →

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