Erasmus arrival tips in Madrid
Moving to a new city in a different country for an Erasmus study semester is an exciting yet scary thing to do as a student. I arrived in Madrid for my study abroad experience...
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New rule introduced to protect expat workers in Bahrain
Bahrain is set to announce a new rule for expat salary transfers which will require every firm to transfer all expatriate salaries through local banks. This will ensure that the payment of salaries fulfills...
Trump starts the process to end Green Card Lottery
After the terror attack in Manhattan in which 8 people were killed, President Donald Trump swiftly turned to Twitter to blame immigration laws in the US for the tragedy. After suspicions that the attacker...
Kuwait set to tackle expatriate numbers
Expatriates have a major dominance in Kuwait, holding most of the jobs and making up a large proportion of the population. The Parliamentary Committee in Kuwait have started to look at ways to tackle...
Why is it so difficult for US expats to access financial services abroad?
Since the introduction of FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) in 2010, US expats have found using financial services abroad increasingly difficult. The act is intended to ensure that the US gets information on...
The most expensive cities for expats to live in
How would you feel about spending USD 31,356 a year on rent per year? What about 50 bucks on your lunch break at a humble, mid-range restaurant? A big motivation to move abroad for...
Money, jobs, experience… What makes a country attractive for expats?
Many expats often decide to move based on job prospects, salary increases and the promise of more disposable income. In the most recent Expat Explorer Survey conducted by HSBC, countries were ranked as a...
The I Femme Project: Empowering the World’s Women
The comfort we find in words is immeasurable. They bring us joy, imagination and hope. They bring us safety, health and opportunity. Nearly 800 million people around the world are illiterate, and two thirds...
Expat workforce has tripled in Oman over the last decade
In 2007, the expatriate workforce in Oman consisted of around 660,950 people. By 2016, this number had risen steadily and significantly to 1,825,603. The capital of Oman, Muscat, holds double the number of expats...
5 things to know when moving to Mexico
We all know Mexico as the home of great food, beaches and wonderfully welcoming people. Many people move to Mexico every year for work purposes, cheaper cost of living or just for a fresh...
