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The Second Passport Has Become a Piece of Furniture, Not a Decision
Why the regional professional class has stopped treating the second citizenship as an ambitious life choice and started treating it as a moderately interesting drawer in the desk.
By Priya Chen
WorldSep 17
The Majority That Cannot Vote: The Gulf's Expat Question
In several Gulf states, foreign workers outnumber citizens, creating a society and an economy built on a population with no path to belonging.
By Sara Qureshi
TechnologyNov 1
UAE Pass and the Quiet Rise of Government-by-App
Renewing a visa from your sofa is less glamorous than a flying taxi, and far more useful.
By Mira Faraj
OpinionJun 18
Saving for Retirement as an Expat When Nobody's Doing It for You
No state pension, no auto-enrolment, no safety net but the one you build.
By Priya Chen
WorldOct 16
The Saudi Tourist e-Visa, Explained: How to Get One and What It Lets You Do
Five years ago you could barely visit as a tourist; now an online form and a short wait can get most travellers in.
By Mira Faraj
WorldJul 5
The UAE Residence Visa, Demystified for the Bewildered Newcomer
Everything you actually need to know about getting your name onto a UAE residence visa without losing your mind.
By Sara Qureshi