Travellers wait in the terminal at Heathrow Airport, west of London on September 20, 2025.

UK expats now plan UAE moves much earlier than before

Potential UK expats seek financial, residency planning months before relocating to the UAE

How the UAE’s Golden Visa changed what home means

How the Golden Visa offered a sense of peace of mind to expats who grew up here

That feeling of relief and permanence is echoed by others who’ve long called the UAE home. Left: Abdul Karim Hanif, Right: Namita Thakkar.

Have you registered your Saudi national address yet?

Registering for the national address is mandatory – how to register for free in minutes

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New in Saudi Arabia? How to get digital Iqama

Residents are required to always have their ID with them

The resident ID or Muqeem ID is also commonly referred to as 'Iqama'. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) launched the digital version of the ID in 2021.

How Saudi visitors, residents can create Absher account

The account allows visitors and residents to access Saudi government services.

In February 2021, Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced that visitors holding valid tourist visas can create an Absher account. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

Moving to a new home? 10 things you actually need to do

Step-by-step process on how you can move houses

Moving homes is possible if you follow a step-by-step process.

What does it mean to have a ‘tax residency’ in the UAE?

Tax residency is often where you pay income tax, but term holds where it's not needed too

The status of ‘tax residency’ wasn’t defined in the UAE until last year. What has changed since then with tax resident statuses is that categorical tests of residence have been laid down which will deem you as a ‘tax resident’.

Relocating from China to UAE? Top questions answered

UAE climate, culture, Chinese community and Chinese food options – all you need to know

As a Chinese citizen, you might be looking to move to the UAE for work. Find out more about what you can expect when you make the big move. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

What is a Saudi 'border number', and how do I find it?

If you are a visitor in Saudi Arabia, you search for your 'border number' online

This number is issued by the Saudi General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) to every passport holder who enters on a new visa to Saudi Arabia.

How to notarise Chinese degree for use in UAE

You can now apply through the online notarisation platform in China

The first step to getting your degree attested for use in the UAE is to get it notarised while you are still in China. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

How visitors, residents can check Saudi traffic fines

Online service gives you the results in a few seconds

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All you need to know about Saudi exit/re-entry visa

Application procedures, requirements and cost that all Saudi residents should keep in mind

The exit/re-entry visa is issued for a period of three months, and can be extended, too, in case your trip turns out to be for longer than you anticipated. Picture for illustrative purposes only.

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