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February 01, 2023

MoFA Attestation in the UAE - Everything You Need To Know

By Ashraf Vachhiat

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in the UAE require you to attest your document with them before you’re allowed to legally live in the country, open a business, or bring your family over. But what does the process entail, how much does it cost and can you even do it yourself? Find out in our latest post.

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May 19, 2022

Part 2 - Abu Dhabi or Dubai: which Emirate is for you?

By Ashraf Vachhiat

Welcome to part 2 of looking at relocating to the UAE and which would suit you best as an expat: Dubai or Abu Dhabi? This time we look at the cost of living in each location.

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May 05, 2022

Part 1 - Abu Dhabi vs Dubai - Which Emirate is for you?

By Ashraf Vachhiat

Dubai has always been the forerunner in expat destinations in the United Arab Emirates, as well as a tourist hotspot in the GCC. However, it's neighbour has more than enough opportunities to tempt new talent and offers a different pace of life. Check out our 2-part series on these two Emirates and see which one suits you more.

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April 07, 2022

Ramadan in the UAE - A Beginner's Guide

By Ashraf Vachhiat

If you're living in the UAE, Ramadan's just a way of life. Every year, working hours get shorter, restaurants close in the middle of the day, and long abayas and thobes become the fashion for a month at a time. But do you know exactly what Ramadan is and why Ramadan doesn't fall on the same day each year? Read on to learn more.

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March 24, 2022

How do you obtain an Equivalency Certificate in the UAE?

By Ashraf Vachhiat

If you are currently working in a role in the education sector in the UAE, your award will need to go though a process known as equivalency. This ensures that your qualification is of an appropriate level to the role you are undertaking within the UAE. Learn more about this process below.

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March 10, 2022

Moving Your Family To The UAE – The Complete Guide

By Ashraf Vachhiat

Are you an expat planning on moving family to the UAE? There a number of processes and requirements you need to be aware of when planning to relocate and if you’re prepared, it will make the experience a lot less stressful!

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February 24, 2022

Getting Married in the UAE

By Ashraf Vachhiat

After years spent establishing a career, making life long friends and forging a romantic relationship, many expats choose to tie the knot in the UAE instead of going back to their home country. Here we'll explore what it takes to get married in the UAE, from paperwork to religion and more.

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December 09, 2021

What is Attestation?

By Ashraf Vachhiat

We get a lot of calls about Attestation, and from our conversations we've found that there's a lot of misinformation about the term. This article will help you understand what Attestation means and how it could affect you and your documents in the UAE.

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