What is it like to live in Riyadh?
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is a fast-growing city and a thriving business and financial center. People from around the world are now attracted to relocating to Riyadh, drawn by lucrative, tax-free salaries and a safe, family-friendly lifestyle. Doctors and other healthcare professionals are finding new opportunities in Riyadh’s well-equipped and expanding healthcare sector. […]
Do I have to pay UK tax on my income from Dubai?
A main attraction for doctors relocating to work in the United Arab Emirates is that there is no income tax. Your take-home pay is the same as your salary. At Allocation Assist, some doctors relocating from the UK have asked if their income will be taxable in their home country. The short answer is no, […]
Why was Riyadh chosen to host Expo 2030?
In November 2023, Riyadh was selected to host the 2030 World Expo at the BIE General Assembly in Paris, receiving 119 votes from member states. This makes Riyadh the second Arab city to host the World Expo after Dubai in 2020. What is a World Expo? World Expos, organized every 5 years globally, spotlight advanced […]
What is Neom?
What is Neom? “We are addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity by bringing together a community of the brightest minds committed to reimagining what a sustainable future will look like in 20 to 30 years and building it today. We are redefining the future now.” NEOM Chief Executive Officer, Nadhmi Al-Nasr. NEOM […]
Cost of Living in Dubai
The cost of Living in Dubai is influenced by various factors and is generally considered more affordable compared to other major cities, which contributes to its appeal for both residents and expatriates.The main attractions for doctors working in Dubai are the great lifestyle and the ability to build up their savings with a tax-free salary! […]
What is life like for expat women in Riyadh?
Allocation Assist Middle East expanded out into Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector earlier this year while still maintaining our focus on our base in the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia has been undergoing a transformation in the past several years, including many cultural and social reforms. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s plan to […]
5 Common Misconceptions about Saudi Arabia
Allocation Assist Middle East has branched out into Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector, while still maintaining our focus on our base in the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia is a country undergoing a transformational change, with rapid development in many sectors, as well as cultural and social reforms. Much of the information about Saudi […]
Why do expats invest in property in Dubai (2025)?
Many doctors asked why to invest in Dubai property for a long-term stable investment. Relocating to work in Dubai. The UAE offers many benefits for doctors and other healthcare professionals. A tax-free salary allows you to save more for the future. Dubai is a very international and safe city, offering a good quality of life. […]
How long do Expat Doctors stay in Dubai?
The United Arab Emirates is one of the most attractive Middle Eastern countries for foreign citizens to relocate to. The emirate of Dubai is especially popular for healthcare professionals seeking to live and work in the UAE. In today’s blog, we will talk about: How long do expat doctors stay in Dubai? What attracts expat […]
Abu Dhabi vs Dubai: Which Emirate is Right for You?
Are you a doctor or other healthcare professional considering relocating to the UAE? Might be you are deciding whether to live and work in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. What are the differences between these two cities, Abu Dhabi vs Dubai? Which Emirate is Right for You and Your Family? Abu Dhabi and Dubai are only […]