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      Keren Bobker

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      Keren Bobker is an independent financial adviser and senior partner with Holborn Assets in Dubai, with more than 30 years’ experience and has been in the UAE since 2006

      Articles

      Financial companies are required to verify the identity of their customers and keep these documents up to date. Getty Images
      ‘Will my bank ask for personal details over email or is it a scam?’

      Regulated financial institutions may ask for credentials to update KYC as part of anti-money laundering and compliance procedures

      MoneyFebruary 24, 2025
      A woman can apply for a residency permit for her husband after hers has been issued, and it is easier if the employer assists. Getty Images
      ‘Can a woman sponsor her husband in Saudi Arabia?’

      Family sponsorship in the kingdom depends on the type of visa and employment contract

      MoneyFebruary 10, 2025
      A payslip received by email can be printed or forwarded as a record. Getty Images
      ‘Can a UAE employer refuse to provide a payslip?’

      All employees should be offered one, even if only a soft copy

      MoneyJanuary 27, 2025
      Part-time employees are entitled to public holidays that fall on their workdays. Getty Images
      Does the UAE’s annual leave law apply differently to part-time employees?

      All workers are entitled to leave depending on their working hours

      MoneyJanuary 13, 2025
      Companies should have a staff handbook that clearly outlines the policy regarding carrying forward unused vacation days. Getty Images
      ‘Am I allowed to carry forward my unused annual leave in the UAE?’

      Employees can take a maximum of 15 days' annual leave into the next year

      MoneyDecember 30, 2024
      Passengers using the Smart Gate system at Dubai International Airport. Pawan Singh / The National
      'Can my company force me to pay early visa renewal charges?'

      In all situations, the costs of employment including visa and work permit fees are the responsibility of the employer

      MoneyDecember 16, 2024
      There is no legal reason to stop anyone from having residence visas for both the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Pawan Singh / The National
      'Can I hold a UAE golden visa and a Saudi residency visa?'

      This is legally allowed as multiple residencies are permitted

      MoneyDecember 02, 2024
      The amount of rental profit can be reduced by offsetting certain expenses. Getty Images
      'Will I need to pay tax in UK if I rent out my Dubai apartment after relocating to Scotland?'

      UK resident for tax purposes is subject to UK income tax on their worldwide income

      MoneyNovember 18, 2024
      The employee must prove that the reason for unemployment is not due to resignation in order to claim under the Involuntary Loss of Employment scheme. Getty Images
      ‘Can I claim unemployment insurance in the UAE if my employer sacks me?’

      The employee was sacked for poor performance and also had a disagreement with his manager

      MoneyNovember 04, 2024
      Regardless of whether a woman decides to change her surname after marriage, it is important for her to inform the UAE authorities. Getty Images
      ‘Is it mandatory to update married name on passport, visa and Emirates ID?’

      A person can use their married name before legally updating it, but it only becomes official after updating all necessary documents

      MoneyOctober 21, 2024
      Some companies withdraw an employee's housing allowance if their spouse also receives a similar benefit. Getty Images
      ‘Can my wife’s company cut her allowance if husband is working?’

      An employer cannot just reduce a salary by more than 10 per cent without lodging details with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

      MoneySeptember 23, 2024
      From age 65 years, residency visas must be renewed annually, rather than every two years. Getty Images
      'Can I continue to work in UAE after turning 60?'

      There have been subsequent official announcements about increasing the age to 65 years

      MoneySeptember 11, 2024
      Employers that do not ensure their staff have the correct visas can face fines up to Dh50,000. Pawan Singh / The National
      ‘Can I work for a UAE company without a residency visa?’

      Foreigners face deportation and possible imprisonment for working in the Emirates without the required documents

      MoneyAugust 26, 2024
      After the probationary period has ended, all employees in the UAE are entitled to a certain number of paid sick leave days each year. Sarah Dea / The National
      'Do I need to work extra days to compensate for the sick leave?'

      Article 31 of UAE labour law confirms payment for the first 15 days, with full pay during sick leave

      MoneyAugust 12, 2024
      Seeing a fraudulent transaction on an account is stressful and is all too common these days. Getty Images
      ‘My bank is forcing me to pay for a fraudulent credit card transaction’

      The customer has been asked to pay the full amount on an instalment plan with interest

      MoneyJuly 29, 2024
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