UAE

Middle East | 15 Jan 14

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

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 | 3 Oct 13

The idea of a new professional association which promotes financial advice in the Middle East has been given overwhelming endorsement by advisers in a survey.

Middle East | 24 Sep 13

Western expatriates based in the United Arab Emirates are less prudent than their counterparts in Singapore and Hong Kong when it comes to financial planning, according to a new study released today by Standard Life.

Middle East | 11 Sep 13

United Investment Bank in Dubai has been fined by the local regulator for a number of failings in relation to its custodial services.