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Saudi terminates contracts of 71 per cent of expats in government jobs
The Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers has terminated the contracts of 71 per cent of expatriates working in mainly the health and education public sectors.
According to reports, the Ministry of Civil Service has been tasked with filling the now vacant positions with qualified Saudi nationals even although, in spite of the decision, the...
New Shanghai expat help centre needs more volunteers
Adjusting to life in China is about to get a whole lot easier for expats in Shanghai.
Shanghai’s Hongqiao district is home to some 16,000 plus foreigners, many of whom are new to expat life in China. They’re now the lucky ones, as the Hongqiao Foreigner Talent Service Centre had its official opening ceremony on Saturday. The new...
Expats in the Netherlands access worlds? best pension scheme
If you’ve decided the Netherlands is your forever home and have a permanent job, the Dutch pension system will ensure your comfortable retirement.
The Dutch pension system is recognised as one of the two best on the planet, due to the diversity of its sources of funding, its strong regulation and its accuracy in calculating...
Entrepreneurial expats in Spain embrace e-commerce
There’s a new slant on becoming an expat in Spain, with e-commerce the latest fad with entrepreneurs.
E-commerce is now establishing itself as yet another way to take advantage of Spain’s low cost of living, friendly environment and mostly spectacular climate. The industry is attracting increasing numbers of tech-savvy expats whose...
How to deal with divorce as an expat
Life as an expat professional can be exciting, challenging and very rewarding in many ways, but things can go badly wrong if family matters aren’t properly looked after.
It’s a proven fact that the divorce rate in the expat community is higher than average and is often due to the pressure of adjusting to a totally different lifestyle....
Planning your relocation to suit your preferences
In general, Europe is the most comfortable location for would-be career-mined expatriates, due to its high standards of living and almost-familiar cultures.
Although visa requirements for emigration or relocation to European countries will be tougher post-Brexit, the continent isn’t likely to lose its popularity with would-be expats...
Expats in Vietnam to be hit by social security payments
Starting in 2022, expats professionals living and working in Vietnam must pay compulsory social security premiums.
The new government decree is due to come into force on the first of December this year, with the charge applicable to all expatriates with contracts lasting longer than one year. Monies raised will be placed in a retirement...
Avoiding getting scammed in the Netherlands
Although the Netherlands is considered a safe country for expats, there are always those looking to make a few illegal bucks by scamming, burglary and fraud.
Due to unfamiliarity with the country and a lack of awareness caused by language difficulties, expats are occasionally victims of low-life criminals. Mindfulness is the key to...
Vietnam wins on salary versus cost of living
Vietnam may not be the obvious choice for expat professionals, but it’s certainly one of the most rewarding as regards salary versus cost of living.
Salary versus disposable income is always at the top of the checklist when a new posting or possible destination for entrepreneurship is being considered. Annual surveys of typical expat...
EU stays mum on British expat rights
The European Union is being urged to reassure British expats as to their post-Brexit status.
With negotiations stalled yet again, Britons living, working and retiring in EU member states are being left out in the cold as regards any assurances about their futures in their chosen countries of residence. Their situations contrast with those...
