Useful Articles for Dubai Expatriates

Useful Articles for Dubai Expatriates

Comparative Study on Cost of Living for Expatriates across Cities by TDC Trade
The Economic Analysis Division in collaboration with the Census and Statistics Department has commissioned a private sector agent to collect updated data for comparing the cost of living for expatriates in seven selected cities, including Hong Kong, Dubai, New York, Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei and Shanghai
Effectiveness of Cross-Cultural Training Programs by David Gammel Academic studies have long held that cross-cultural training affords international sojourners a better chance at succeeding in the host culture.  In the case of business assignments, there is usually little question as to the assignee’s technical qualifications and skills to satisfy specific job tasks associated with the assignment
Measuring the Value of International Assignments by Giovanni Schiuma and Mike Bourne
The use of expatriates represents a key strategic management lever for Multinational Enterprises (MNEs). Expatriates are used by multinationals to manage global and local business performance. However, despite the relevant importance of international assignments multinational organisations are not fully evaluating the benefits associated with their use
A Review of Expatriate Medical Insurance Plans Worldwide by J Leslie Smith
For new ex-patriots, leaving the USA or Western Europe, to be based in a developing country, perhaps for some years, it is often a shock to discover that medical treatment of a reasonable quality is just not available, or very expensive, in their new location
Protecting the Expatriate on Assignment by Frank S. Hardy
One of the most often misused or misunderstood terms in the international benefits field is "expatriate". Most people know that it does not mean, of course, a person who is no longer patriotic or a former member of the New England Patriots football team, but rather a person who is "overseas