How to be a digital nomad during the pandemic

At a time when pandemic-related border closures are the norm, digital nomads (or individuals who travel extensively and work remotely in foreign countries) seemingly have it tough. Yet, being a digital nomad during the pandemic isn’t impossible. In fact, there are untapped opportunities in the UAE for those wanting to live this digital nomad lifestyle, …

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New Retirement Visa in the UAE: Everything you should know

Dream of retiring in Dubai? Well, you’re in luck, as the process has recently been made easier than ever. The new retirement visa initiative allows and encourages expats to live in the UAE after the age of retirement. On September 2, 2020, Dubai authorities announced individuals aged 55 and over are eligible to retire in …

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How to compare health insurance in Dubai

When you’re looking for health coverage, your goal will be to find a plan that is right for you. However, the number of policies available can make choosing health insurance on your own a difficult task. Since a one-size-fits-all plan doesn’t exist, brokers play a vital role in reducing your time spent searching for plans …

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Managing business travel during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a near halt of global business travel, whilst raising questions about its sustainability in the post-pandemic world. Although there’s no straightforward answer, it doesn’t stop us from theorizing in this Pacific Prime Dubai article. In addition to this, we’ll also give you the best practices for safe business traveling, …

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Complete guide to new UAE family visa rules

In the UAE, expats who are working in the country and hold a valid residence permit may be able to sponsor the visas of their family members, providing they meet certain requirements. Over a year ago, the cabinet announced that the requirements would be relaxed, enabling family visas to be issued to a larger group …

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Cyber insurance: Risks and trends for UAE companies

Cybersecurity attacks are becoming more and more sophisticated. As digitization initiatives continue to expand, exposure to cyber-attacks increases with it. Businesses must ensure that their data, operations, and systems are protected from these threats. Cybersecurity continues to evolve as well, and what worked a few years ago might no longer work today. In this Pacific …

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Powering health insurance with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines across the health insurance industry. The benefits are extraordinary – from boosting claims performance to improving the detection of fraud, the latest data-driven algorithms could lead to dramatic changes across the industry in the UAE. To give you an insight, this article by Pacific Prime Dubai looks at how …

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UAE’s healthcare sector: key developments and drivers of growth

In the 2019-2020 edition of our State of Health Insurance report, we examined the latest changes and trends affecting the international private medical insurance (IPMI) industry in the UAE. We’ll be staying on a similar theme in today’s Pacific Prime Dubai article as we focus on KPMG’s analysis of the UAE healthcare sector. What are …

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How to boost your employees’ digital wellbeing

As technology intertwines with our daily lives, it can distract us and affect our mental and physical wellbeing, which might lead to loss of productivity because of constant distraction. On an everyday basis, multiple devices and applications are fighting for our attention, and the feeling of being always “on” can be deteriorating to our wellbeing …

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