Tag Archives: UAE

UAE Insolvency law – overview & information

Posted on February 4, 2020 by

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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UAE Public Holidays for 2020

Posted on December 28, 2019 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 of holiday for both the … Continue reading →

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How much do those Christmas pop songs earn every year?

Posted on December 22, 2019 by

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

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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News: Risk of UK State Pension freeze remains for British pensioners in Europe

Posted on October 3, 2019 by

Starting next week some 360,000 British pensioners living in Europe will receive letters from The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)  confirming that their UK State Pension pension will rise each year for at least the next three years in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

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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2019 – how is it going for you? A survey

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

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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