Category Archive For "News"
What is one-cheque rent and why is it on the rise in Dubai?
Are you financially prepared to pay for an entire year’s rent with just one cheque? If so, Dubai rent prices might look more attractive as many landlords in the UAE are willing to offer lower rates to those who can. More tenants are choosing to stay in the current property to avoid rent increases in …
KHDA launches new wellbeing framework for Dubai private schools
If your child’s school in the UAE doesn’t already take happiness seriously, they will have to now. On December 7th, 2022, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced its latest wellbeing framework, which will focus on student and teacher happiness. From children to staff, the KHDA will focus more on wellbeing in schools when …
Introducing Pacific Prime’s Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022
As we’re approaching the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the world of work in the past year and consider the key trends that will shape the employee benefits landscape in the year ahead. On that note, Pacific Prime is very excited to announce the launch of our Global Employee …
5 top ways to celebrate Diwali in Dubai 2022
The festival of lights is just around the corner and the festivities are starting up. Diwali is a festival where people come together, indulge in delicious food, exchange gifts, decorate homes with light, and celebrate the spirit of togetherness. If you are an expat living in Dubai, you must already know all the great ways …
Introducing the State of Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
Just like the year before it, 2021/2022 has been a turbulent year for the international private medical insurance (IPMI) industry. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave ripples in the health insurance sector, Pacific Prime is proud to unveil the latest edition of our State of Health Insurance Report. The compendium of information is jam-packed …
Muharram 2022: Everything you need to know
As one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar, Muharram marks the beginning of the new Islamic year. It follows Ramadan as the second holiest divine month and is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Koran. If you’re wondering when Muharram 2022 is, the beginning of the new Islamic year …
Everything you need to know about Eid Al Adha 2022
The dates of the Islamic festival Eid Al Adha 2022 are out! The International Astronomical Centre announced that Saturday, July 9, 2022, will likely be the first day of Eid Al Adha in most Islamic countries worldwide, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan. Observers from these countries will venture to spot …
Private educational institutions to operate Government schools in the new model
The UAE’s top private schools will operate public schools according to the new education system. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the ‘Ajyal Schools’ or ‘Generation Schools’ model would target 10 schools during the first year. The Emirates Schools Establishment will implement the new system …
Pacific Prime unveils the Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
Pacific Prime Dubai is very excited to unveil the Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022. Each year, we compile premium data for individual and family plans in 100 locations worldwide and conduct meaningful analysis to bring you the 40-page report – filled with global, regional, and local insights from our insurance experts, as well …
UAE reveals holiday dates for Eid Al-Fitr in 2022
As we draw to the end of Ramadan or the Muslim holy month of fasting, the Eid Al-Fitr holidays are just around the corner. People of all communities and faiths in the multicultural emirates look forward to the Eid break as a time of holiday and celebration. If you’re new to the UAE, unfamiliar with …
