Expat Focus International News Update February 2021

UAE offers expats citizenship for the first time Despite the localisation trend in employment sectors in the UAE, for the first time, the region is planning to offer citizenship to expats. High-level white-collar professionals, such as doctors, will largely benefit,

Expat Focus Financial Update February 2021

Amsterdam overtakes London as finance hub Amsterdam has overtaken the UK’s capital for the number of trades in January, the Financial Times reports. This is a direct result of Brexit: EU financial institutions can no longer trade in London, because

Expat Focus Brexit News Update February 2021

Six weeks after the end of the transition period, some of the effects of Brexit are beginning to become clear. Fishing remains in the spotlight, with older and smaller fishery operations complaining that they did not get the deal they

10 Things Expats Need To Know When Moving To Austin

If you are thinking of moving to the Texan city of Austin, what are your priorities going to be when it comes to finding out more about your destination? Austin is a popular choice – its unofficial slogan is ‘Keep

Moving Abroad With Hearing Loss

Moving abroad can be a daunting task even if you are in good health, but it can be doubly difficult if you have a disability, such as a visual or hearing impairment. The latter can create a number of obstacles.