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Brexit – A Nation Divided

Ashraf Vachhiat
June 30, 2016

Woken up yet? It's been exactly one week since the Brexit votes were cast, and the nation still seems to be either in unperturbed shock or rampant celebration. David Cameron has resigned from his post, as have half the Labour Party, and a number of Conservative MP's have within the last two days announced their bid for the leadership, arguing over the best way to tear a divided nation from Europe.

Average wage expected to rise globally in 2016

Ashraf Vachhiat
January 21, 2016

Global wages are expected to rise by their highest rate in three years, according to a salary forecast revealed by the Korn Ferry Hay Group. Research reveals that workers around the world are expected see real wage increases of 2.5% as pay increases combine with historically low inflation to leave employees better off.

Wedding Legalisation Checklist for Greece

Ashraf Vachhiat
January 12, 2016

Many couples are choosing to get married abroad nowadays, and Greece in particular is a very popular wedding destination around this time of year. Known for its warm climes, beautiful scenery and pristine beaches, this Mediterranean paradise caters to a large number of the 18% of Brits who are now choosing to get married abroad rather than in the UK.

Expat Worries – Missing Home, Family and Friends

Ashraf Vachhiat
November 17, 2015

Welcome back to this blog series about Expat Worries. This series was designed to talk about all the problems (both large and small) that expats face, and how to manage them effectively. This week we’re going to talk about homesickness,…

Police Clearance Now Required in the State of Qatar

Ashraf Vachhiat
October 26, 2015

British Nationals applying for a Qatari residence permit, work permit, transfer of sponsorship, Ministry registration, or for any other reason will be required to provide a valid Legalised Police Clearance Certificate from the UK in order to obtain their Qatari Certificate of Good Conduct.

Expat Worries – How to Establish a Social Life Abroad

Ashraf Vachhiat
October 20, 2015

Moving abroad isn’t easy. However exciting the thought of creating a new life in a new country is, your mind will always be clouded with doubt. You find yourself asking the same questions over and over again. “What if I…

Five Great Reasons To Move to Dubai

Ashraf Vachhiat
October 13, 2015

Winter is coming. The days are getting shorter, skies are getting gloomier, and the sun's packed up and gone south for the next 6 months. As you stare out of your office window and see nothing but a sea of grey, don't you wish you could be somewhere warmer, sunnier and more full of life?

7 essential to-dos before travelling abroad

Ashraf Vachhiat
August 11, 2014

When travelling abroad, we sometimes do not realise how different another country can be from our own, assuming that all we need to do is to hold a valid passport. This assumption may cause some issues that end up spoiling…