Dubai’s District 2020: The latest on the Expo 2020 legacy site

The first tenants will be able to set up in Dubai’s District 2020 within months, according to a recent article from The National. More than 80 businesses will be among the first to settle into the Expo 2020 legacy site that will open in October 2022. Consequently, over 600 small businesses and start-ups from across …

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Dubai announces new tariff on single-use plastic bags from July 1st

Did you know that a staggering 50% of camel deaths in the UAE are caused due to the consumption of plastic bags? Fortunately for the camels (and for the environment), Dubai has announced a new tariff on single-use plastic bags very soon. To help you adjust to a plastic-free way of living in the emirates, …

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All you need to know about the new UAE workweek

In much of the Arab world, the weekend falls on Friday (a sacred day in the Islamic religion) and Saturday. But the UAE is set on shifting its weekend to align with the West and the non-Arab world. From January 1st, 2022, the country will transition to a two-and-a-half-day weekend, with Friday afternoon, Saturday, and …

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New UAE and Middle East travel restrictions to slow Omicron

Countries across the globe quickly closed their borders to several countries last month after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a coronavirus variant called Omicron. Labeled a “variant of concern”, the new strain saw daily cases surge in South Africa. Infections have also been found in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Britain, Canada, Denmark, …

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How to celebrate UAE’s 50th National Day

Anticipation is building as the UAE prepares for its National Day in December. This year’s celebration will be even more special as it marks the country’s Golden Jubilee. Several celebrations will take place this year to commemorate 50 years since the UAE was founded. Official UAE National Day 2021 events include a theatrical live show …

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Pacific Prime Dubai receives Aetna’s “Top Producer Individual Business” award

We are incredibly excited to add yet another accolade to our string of awards: Aetna’s “Top Producer Individual Business 2021”. For the second year in a row, this prestigious award was presented to Pacific Prime Dubai at Aetna’s annual broker event at the London Project in Dubai on November 10th, 2021. Find out more in …

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Pacific Prime Dubai wins AXA-GIG’s “SME Rising Star” award in 2021

It’s only been a few months since we last picked up a top accolade from Allianz for the “Top Individual Sales” award in March 2021. However, on this special occasion, it was a wonderful surprise to have received AXA-GIG’s SME Rising Star award at the insurer’s annual broker event during the French Pavilion Expo in …

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UAE’s new “Green Visas”: All you need to know and how to qualify for one

If you’re thinking of relocating to the Emirates, now’s your chance. Recently, the UAE announced new (and much easier to obtain) ‘Green Visas’ in an attempt to diversify its economy and reduce its dependency on oil. As you may know, the oil-rich UAE previously only granted expats limited visas tied to their employment. Long-term residency …

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Lack of mental health insurance coverage leads to declining mental health in the UAE

The COVID-19 pandemic has put much more than our physical health under the spotlight. Our mental health has also been put front and center. Mental health issues can affect all of us regardless of our age, gender, or social status. As psychological health in the UAE declines, and many are without relevant insurance coverage, the …

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