Local Partner or Local Agency: What are your options in the Middle East? Thinking of starting a business in Qatar, Dubai or Abu Dhabi? If you have spent any time at all researching what’s required, you will no doubt have found plenty of information on the...
We’ve noticed lately that we’ve been getting asked a lot about the true cost of setting up and managing a business in the Middle East, particularly when trying to balance concerns around security and business continuity. Here, we’ve answered these two big questions about cost and...
Gratuity Payment in Qatar: Read up on your entitlements For international workers coming to the end of their employment contract in Qatar, there is the end of service gratuity to look forward to. What is this exactly? Simply put, an end of service gratuity is like...
Essential Information your business needs to know about Business Visas in Qatar For anyone thinking about travelling to Qatar for work, the visa system can be somewhat puzzling. Do you need a Business Visa or a Work Visa? What is a Residency Permit and do you...
Can you believe that it’s already May? Not only are we almost half way through the year, but Ramadan is also quickly approaching. For those of you who have been living and working in Qatar for several years, you would have come to understand what...
So, you’re considering starting a business in Qatar or the UAE? And now, you’re looking to find answers to what is usually the most important question: how much will it cost to get started? Let us take you through the cost of doing business in Qatar...
Thinking of relocating to Qatar? For expats who want to live and work in Qatar in the long term, a residence permit is usually required. So, how do you get one exactly? To help you on your journey to relocation and residency, here is all the...
Settling into life in Qatar means ticking off lots of things on the To Do list. For expats and their families, one of the most important things on that list involves sorting out healthcare. With a healthcare system that is rated as being among the best...
Attestation of education certificates is an essential step towards obtaining residence in Qatar, and may be needed for other important bureaucratic procedures as well. So, what do you need to do to ensure all your documentation is in order? It’s usually best to ensure your education...
Expats who come to live and work in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries may choose to settle in one country for a time, before moving on to start a new opportunity in another country. When a new opportunity comes up, many expats choose to cancel their...
