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    EssentialsHow to exit smoothly plus rules for re-entry after six months outside the UAE
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    You will need to make sure you have taken care of several matters before you can leave the UAE. Photo: FabrikaCrLiving in the UAE: How to make a smooth exit if you plan to leave
    UAE residency visa rules are aimed at making it easier for professionals and their families to settle down and invest in the country. AFPCan an entry permit be valid for re-entry to UAE after six months outside the country?
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    Tenants should thoroughly check their rental contracts when signing up to a new home. istockphoto.comHow to reclaim your tenancy deposit and avoid landlord wrangles
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    The first thing to do is to make sure all loans and credit cards are cleared and no money is owing. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    How to close a bank account before leaving the UAE
    Foreign workers in the UAE can now invest their end-of-service benefits in National Bonds' Golden Pension scheme to help them plan for retirement. Photo: Alamy
    What is the UAE’s Golden Pension scheme?
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    Pet owners need to start planning as early as possible for when it is time to leave the UAE with their pets. EPAHow to leave the UAE with your pet
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    See the city from a different angle with a skydiving experience. Photo: Skydive Dubai30 things to do before you leave
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