Middle East
Middle East | 21 Jan 14
qatar tops gulf countries as most expensive
Qatar is the most expensive country to live in in the Gulf Co-operation Council region‚ according to Cost of Living Reports Middle East (CLR).
Middle East | 15 Jan 14
single gcc visa likely by mid 2014
A visa scheme similar to Europe’s Schengen Visa programme‚ which would allow Gulf-based expatriates and foreign businessmen “to move easily” across the borders of the six-country GCC region‚ is being considered and is likely to be in place “by mid-2014”‚ Gulf media have reported.
Middle East | 6 Jan 14
majority of uae residents need retirement advice
The majority of UAE residents are failing to save for their retirement with 60% of those aged over 40 not even having a retirement plan, according to research released today by Zurich International Life.
Middle East | 16 Dec 13
middle east embraces regulatory change
The Middle East represents huge growth opportunities for wealth managers and financial advisers, with regulatory changes in the UK serving to boost rather than hinder opportunities in the region, according to the 2013 Middle East Investment Panorama report from research company Insight Discovery.
Middle East | 10 Dec 13
Zurich Int’l Life MEA appoints local bank
Zurich International Life, Middle East, has appointed Shabnam Ansari to the recently created role of head of local bank distribution, having split its banking distribution channels earlier this year.