DUBAI / Emirates Business Almost half of UAE expats have no plans for financial security post-retirement According to a ‘2020 UAE Security and Savings’ survey by global consultancy, Mercer, nearly half (45 percent) of expat employees in the UAE either have no plans to ensure an adequate standard of living after retirement or plan to work beyond the retirement age ...

ABU DHABI / WAM A visa waiver agreement between the United Arab Emirates and the Commonwealth of Dominica detailing the immigration entry privileges to which citizens of each country are entitled comes into force. The agreement, signed by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, formalises arrangements under which holders of ...

DUBAI / WAM The number of customs transactions completed by Dubai Customs has grown to a record 44 percent in five years (2015-2019) to 13 million at the end of 2019 from 8.9 million in 2015, reflecting a robust national economy and the pivotal role Dubai plays as a global trade hub. It also showcases the modernity and sophistication of ...