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What to Look for in a School in the Middle East, Africa and Europe

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ACS Doha appoints early childhood principal to focus of young leaders
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Opportunities for UK education and investment in the Middle East
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Visa process update in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
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The Arbor School Dubai Named Top 10 Finalist in World’s Best School Prizes 2025
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The Arbor School Achieves “Outstanding” in Every Category of BSO Inspection – Here’s Why That Matters

This spring, The Arbor School in Dubai achieved a remarkable milestone—an “Outstanding” rating across all categories in its British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection. As one of the most respected accreditations for British international schools, this outcome affirms Arbor’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and a mission-driven approach to education.
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SEK Education Group bolsters its international expansion with two new schools in partnership with Red Sea Global

The Spanish educational group consolidates its presence in the Middle East with the opening of two new schools in Saudi Arabia, which will open their doors in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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COP29: investment required to tackle climate change leaps

It was intended to be the latest and largest opportunity for world leaders to meet in a bid to curb catastrophic global warming. But COP29 turned out to be missing just one thing – namely, an awful lot of those world leaders.

World Mental Health Day 2024: prioritising workplace mental health

The theme of this year's World Mental Health Day is 'prioritising mental health in the workplace'. This as the UK government chooses 10 October to unveil its long-awaited Employment Rights Bill, geared to securing greater flexibility and autonomy for employees.
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Record entries for Cambridge at IGCSE, O, A and AS level

Data from international examinations board, Cambridge International Education, shows double-digit growth in the number of students sitting its exams this year. The figures cement both the popularity of an international education and the widening and enduring appeal of British curriculum-based approach.

Schools and students celebrate Advanced Placement (AP) success

Students in American and international schools around the world are sharing their AP programme results after the results became available on 8 July.
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New UK foreign secretary sets intentions

Resetting the UK's relationship with EU nations and sealing a long-awaited free trade deal with India are priorities for David Lammy, who became Britain's foreign secretary following the Labour Party's victory in last week's general election.

IB alumni grows as summer 2024 results published

This weekend, 192,867 students around the world received the outcome of their two-year Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). How did schools and students fare?
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Innovation back on serviced apartment sector agenda

Thursday’s launch event for the latest GSAIR report ended on an inspiring note, with co-host Mark Harris encouraging delegates to work together to solve the ‘most challenging of challenges’.
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Reimagining empowerment: women, wellbeing and work

The wellbeing at work message is landing. From adopting flexible working practices for all to being mindful of mental health, good employers know that safeguarding employee wellbeing generates organisational wealth.
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Homelike Opens Operations in Dubai

Homelike Opens Operations in Dubai, marking a major milestone in its Expansion Plan towards a truly Global Presence
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Think Global Women community celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

Relocate Global and the Think Global People community marked International Women’s Day in London at the Institute of Directors on Friday 8 March.
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International Women’s Day 2024: inspiring inclusion

Ahead of International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March 2024 – the annual global event celebrating the achievements of women and a call to action to accelerate women's equality – we look at this this year’s key themes as we continue to ‘inspire inclusion’ and work towards a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
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Cambridge calls for more global collaboration on climate education

Cambridge University Press & Assessment, the international education group, is advancing its work on climate change education by inviting leaders and educators globally to collaborate on developing its programmes.
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Bern takes top spot in international expat liveability index

With clean air and low crime rates, Bern remains the most liveable city for European expatriates in the latest Location Ratings Report from ECA International.
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British international schools lead through global change

New data from COBIS shows the continued appeal of a high-quality international British education. COBIS members globally are responding to fast-evolving trends in edutech, wellbeing, curriculum and qualification choice, staff and student diversity.
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World Mental Health Day 2023

Employers, schools, universities and organisations globally marked World Mental Health Day 2023 (10 October) hosting events highlighting this year’s theme of good mental health being a universal human right.
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New Schools Index ranks 125 best schools in the world

Carfax Education has published its latest annual Schools Index, ranking international private schools on academic results, ethos and reputation.
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UK 'most expensive' for employing expat staff

For the second year running, the UK has been ranked as the most expensive country in the world for companies to relocate staff, according to an annual survey from global mobility consultancy ECA International.
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UK retains second spot in Europe for FDI

Political upheaval in the UK are believed to be behind a slight fall in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year. Yet the nation retained its position as second most attractive place in Europe for overseas funding, thanks to its 'global approach'.
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Festival attendees endorse ‘think global’ innovation message

The sun shone and the Kent countryside charmed as global mobility professionals, business leaders and international educators gathered for a day of workshops and networking at the Innovation Festival for Global Working.
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Inspirational Innovation Festival for Global Working sets the agenda

The Innovation Festival for Global Working broke new ground yesterday with a tantalising blend of inspiring leadership dialogues, practical multidisciplinary sessions to boost learning and collaboration, and unprecedented cross-sectoral networking opportunities.
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Equus Software and Vialto Partners launch new strategic agreement

The alliance between the leading technology and service platforms will enhance how companies manage their mobile workforce and drive global mobility transformation.
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Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states

Gulf states occupy five of the top ten places in the world where expatriates find it easiest to settle, according to a new index from InterNations.
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Prioritising racial equity: WEF launches new framework

A new paper sets the groundwork for higher standards in ensuring racial and ethnic equity in the workplace, as US police brutality against people of colour hit the news again and US Black History Month begins.
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UK remains world-leading legal hub

The UK has retained its position as a world-leading centre for international legal services and dispute resolution, according to research published on Wednesday.
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Global mobility transformation moves up a gear

Alongside compliance and global risk management, responsiveness to business needs, supporting talent management and controlling costs are top of mind for global mobility professionals, finds KPMG’s 'Global Assignment Policies and Practices Survey: 2022 summary report'.
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CIPD ACE 2022: A bolder future for the people profession

CIPD CEO Peter Cheese underlined the importance of collaboration and the continued investment in HR and people practices at the opening of this year’s annual CIPD conference and exhibition.
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A level results 2022: students outperform trends

Students from Taunton School, Millfield and LVS Ascot are among those who overcame the odds and earned top grades this summer as the number of A- and A*-graded A levels fell as external exams returned.
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UK teachers lead overseas job searches

The number of Britons eyeing jobs abroad has surged over the past year, according to new research.

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What work immigration changes can we expect from Britain’s new Labour government?

The new UK government is set to overhaul business immigration. The Labour party's manifesto pledged to reduce immigration. What can employers expect?
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New research highlights need for more human-centric mobility
NASA astronaut embraces ‘Think Global’ innovation message
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Inspirational Innovation Festival for Global Working sets the agenda

The Innovation Festival for Global Working broke new ground yesterday with a tantalising blend of inspiring leadership dialogues, practical multidisciplinary sessions to boost learning and collaboration, and unprecedented cross-sectoral networking opportunities.
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Congratulations to 2023’s Think Global People and Relocate Awards winners

Celebrating excellence across global people management and mobility arenas, the ground-breaking Innovation Festival for Global Working played host to this year’s exceptional Think Global People and Relocate Awards ceremony.
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Equus Software and Vialto Partners launch new strategic agreement

The alliance between the leading technology and service platforms will enhance how companies manage their mobile workforce and drive global mobility transformation.
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Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states

Gulf states occupy five of the top ten places in the world where expatriates find it easiest to settle, according to a new index from InterNations.
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Global mobility transformation moves up a gear

Alongside compliance and global risk management, responsiveness to business needs, supporting talent management and controlling costs are top of mind for global mobility professionals, finds KPMG’s 'Global Assignment Policies and Practices Survey: 2022 summary report'.
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Vialto Partners chooses Certino as shadow payroll platform

Increased remote and cross-border working, new technology and the breakup of the Big Four are creating new opportunities in the global mobility supply chain.
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The Future of Work Festival: Where next for global people?

The pandemic hastened the pace of change. Panellists and guests at the inspiring Future of Work Festival at Relocate Global’s Kent HQ took a grounding breath of fresh air and set their sights on the horizon.
Future of Work Festival Sponsor: Santa Fe Relocation

Future of Work Festival Sponsor: Santa Fe Relocation

Santa Fe Relocation covers the entire relocation journey: from moving, destination services and immigration to full assignment management solutions.
Think Global People Spring 2022 issue out now

Think Global People Spring 2022 issue – Out Now!

Think Global People presents a new perspective on global leadership, talent mobility and education for life. In this issue, as employees return to the workplace, we share a wealth of knowledge addressing the new world of work.
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Hunt for best talent in FinTech & technology: international assignment rethink

Amid hunt for the best talent in FinTech and technology, global companies are mulling over changes to the immigration route into the UK as well as wrestling with the implications of increasing demands for remote working arrangements among international staff.
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Creating Happy Endings – Building on your Foreign Work Experiences

Working abroad can have disastrous consequences. Yet, international work should benefit both individuals and organisations after repatriation. How can you ensure a happy ending for yourself?
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Working from anywhere – the hidden implications of cross-border and remote working

A recent webinar hosted by Santa Fe Relocation set out the advantages and potential disadvantages of employees working in destinations other than their contractual employment location. Dr Sue Shortland reports.
Enter the 2022 Think Global People and Relocate Awards

Think Global People Awards: Global Mobility, Leadership and Education with a spotlight on wellbeing

Fiona Murchie explains how the Think Global People Awards have evolved for 2022 to showcase the inspiring people working across global mobility, global leadership and education who are delivering excellence and innovation.
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Think Global People Winter 2021-2022 issue – out now!

Our Winter issue is packed with insights as employers around the world support their people to move forward with focus into 2022. Read the articles below, or access the digital issue.
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Remote working: Are the positives of global mobility unravelling?

A series of reports from companies such as KPMG, Mercer, and HSBC present varying approaches to the increase of home working as a result of the pandemic. David Sapsted explores the global mobility dimension.
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Dreaming of life as a non-domicile?

What are the considerations that individuals need to bear in mind to enjoy the best of both worlds – better weather and improved tax efficiency?
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Legal victory over spousal delays for US visas

American immigration lawyers have welcomed "the historic settlement" with the Department of Homeland Security, which will ease the burden of foreign spouses wanting to join visa-holders in the US.
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The power of celebration: learning from the Relocate awards

This year’s Relocate awards offer a number of valuable lessons for all those involved managing people and global mobility. Dr Sue Shortland, head judge of the Relocate awards, reflects on some of the key lessons learned from the 2021 awards.
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The future of international mobility

Although the Covid 19 pandemic has slowed down international mobility, organisations still require global moves to fill skills gaps and develop their future leaders. What are the recent changes that are shaping the future of international mobility?
Autumn Issue 2021 Out Now

Think Global People Autumn 2021 issue – out now!

This is one of the busiest times of the year for relocating employees, expatriates and families on the move. The next issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals will explore the big themes for managing mobility, finance, immigration, property and education in the autumn of 2021.
Think Global People Autumn 2021 issue out soon

Think Global People Autumn 2021 issue – out soon!

This is one of the busiest times of the year for relocating employees, expatriates and families on the move. The next issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals will explore the big themes for managing mobility, finance, immigration, property and education in the autumn of 2021.
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Permits Foundation: Summer 2021 Update

Permits Foundation reflects on a six month period which has impacted the way we look at global mobility. Employers are tackling new issues and adapting as a result of the pandemic. Governments have been adjusting their immigration policies, also in anticipation of the needed workforce.
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Pandemic prompts expats to eye homes at home

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a wave of expatriates seeking to buy properties in their home countries, according to a report in Mansion Global, a news website focusing on the worldwide estate market.
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The Graduate visa route – Frequently asked questions

The graduate visa route has opened on 1 July 2021 for applications. This route was first announced on 11 September 2019. Its aim; to benefit the UK’s economy by attracting and retaining bright international students.
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Investment Migration: “We need more, not less immigration of people who contribute positively to society”

All over the world, countries have realized the importance of granting residence and citizenship to attract much-needed foreign direct investment, debt-free capital, talented entrepreneurs, and experienced investors.
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Differing global vaccine programmes create challenges for employers with overseas staff

Towergate Health & Protection highlights the differing global vaccine programmes, the challenges this creates for employers with overseas staff, and how best to create confidence among employees.
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Prime property prices rising globally

Prime real estate markets in cities across the globe are on course to see price rises over the course of this year, according to international estate agents Astons.
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Pandemic Continues to Erode Strength of Premium Passports

As the world scrambles to recover from the effects of the global health emergency, urgent questions around international travel remain: Is a return to pre-pandemic levels possible? How will it be achieved? And who will be left behind?
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Think Global People Summer 2021 issue – out now!

Welcome to the latest issue of Think Global People, a new perspective on global leadership, talent mobility and education for life. We’ve got our finger on the pulse to help make sure you are ahead of the game.
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The 2021 Relocate and Think Global People Awards Supplement - Out Now

Behind the scenes and winners revealed. Plus, shaping the future and how you can get involved.

Short-and long-term accommodation

Panellists from Ariosi GSAIR 2024 launch

Innovation back on serviced apartment sector agenda

Thursday’s launch event for the latest GSAIR report ended on an inspiring note, with co-host Mark Harris encouraging delegates to work together to solve the ‘most challenging of challenges’.
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Bern takes top spot in international expat liveability index
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UK retains second spot in Europe for FDI
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Congratulations to 2023’s Think Global People and Relocate Awards winners
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Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states
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’Second City’ aims for commonwealth gold

The Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham from July 28-August 8, provided individuals, teams and nations with memorable moments of sporting success. Now Britain's 'second city' - along with the rest of the West Midlands - is hoping the legacy of the games will provide it with memorable moments of economic success. Coinciding with the athletes' physical endeavours on land and in the water, a $33 million Business and Tourism Programme (BTP) was launched aimed at attracting international investment and visitors to the region.
Enter the 2022 Think Global People and Relocate Awards

Think Global People Awards: Global Mobility, Leadership and Education with a spotlight on wellbeing

Fiona Murchie explains how the Think Global People Awards have evolved for 2022 to showcase the inspiring people working across global mobility, global leadership and education who are delivering excellence and innovation.
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Pandemic prompts expats to eye homes at home

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a wave of expatriates seeking to buy properties in their home countries, according to a report in Mansion Global, a news website focusing on the worldwide estate market.
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Prime property prices rising globally

Prime real estate markets in cities across the globe are on course to see price rises over the course of this year, according to international estate agents Astons.
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Chancellor launches visa scheme for highly skilled international talent

Innovative new measures to attract and retain the most highly skilled, globally mobile talent to the UK have been unveiled by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in his March 3 Budget.
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Welcome to the Innovation Supplement – Out now!

Innovation Supplement showcases how schools as are responding to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. From the publishers of the Guide to International Education & Schools at the start of Relocate Global’s Spring School Fair during February and March.
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Currency rises push up expat costs in Europe

European cities now comprise 40 of the one hundred most expensive places in the world for expatriates, according to the annual 'Cost of Living' report from global mobility specialists, ECA International.
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Preparing for the new term and a new location: education and family focus webinar

The benefits of a bilingual education, securing a school place during lockdown, and how schools, education consultants and destination service providers are working hard and thinking differently to best support relocating families during the Covid crisis were key topics in this reassuring webinar.
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Extreme expatriation: the challenge of newly emerging economies

Organisations expanding their operations into newly industrialising and emerging economies face several challenges, as there is typically a lack of expatriate infrastructure in place. Dr Sue Shortland highlights some of the key issues to be aware of.
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Radisson Hotel Group expands portfolio in Oman's capital

The Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman.
We find out how global relocation, information and logistic management services company Paxton International continues to helps refugees affected by the Syrian Civil War.

Paxton International supports Syrian refugees

Paxton International is actively involved in the Syrian Refugee Project, providing a range of support including donations of boxes, time, manpower, trucking, storage, consolidation and transportation since 2013. 
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Think Relocate Awards 2020

Embracing the changes across international management and mobility. Introducing the Think Global People Awards - now open to a wider audience!
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Relocate Magazine Winter 2019 issue – Out now!

The January issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals explores the big themes and see what 2020 has in store for mobility.
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Global serviced apartment agency and Bracknell property launch

More choice for employers and business travellers with the opening of new serviced apartments in Bracknell this year, as well as the launch of a new global serviced apartment booking agency based in London.
Spring issue out soon

Spring issue coming soon!

The next issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals will explore the big themes and see what 2019 has in store for mobility.
Relocate Magazine January 2019

Relocate magazine January 2019 – out now!

This issue highlights the agenda for global mobility and many businesses and industry sectors. we explore some of the companies like Aston Martin who are finding solutions in a new location. Inclusion and diversity are increasingly being recognised as core to the business agenda to not only help fill skills gaps by accessing untapped talent but to ensure real diversity of thinking to support growth. Find out more to stay ahead. Discover how to enter the Think Relocate Awards and read about our exciting events for 2019.
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Winner: Best International Removals Provider 2017

Winner of the 2017 Relocate award for Best International Removals Provider was Gerson Relocation. The judges praised the company for exceptional customer service and “putting people before processes”.
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AIRINC data sees rents fall, but energy prices rise in UAE

The latest ‘Data Points’ round-up from international mobility data specialist, AIRINC, shows rents continuing to fall in the United Arab Emirates and energy price inflation across the Middle East.
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