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People in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are enjoying a higher level of wellbeing than those in the UK, France and even Singapore. In a report published by health insurance giants Cigna, Saudi Arabia and the Emirates scored above the global average, with the report looking at various areas from physical wellbeing to workplace happiness and job satisfaction. More than 14,000 people...

We’re noticing a steady stream of expats showing interest in moving to China, and with the country developing at an incredible rate that’s hardly a surprise. Many people know about the major hubs of Beijing and (especially) Shanghai, however few people know much about the southern city of Guangzhou which is rapidly developing, and becoming a real favourite with expats. Here ...

Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector has been named as one of the most efficient globally in a new report. Published this month, the Saudi system came in just six points behind world leader Singapore in Royal Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI). The Kingdom was especially praised for the high level of trust placed in the healthcare sector by the general public. Singapore’s score ...

Making a move is about much more than simply boosting your earnings or challenging yourself professionally. It also gives you the opportunity to explore a new part of the world. That’s a major attraction for many of the expats we work with, so in our new series we’re going to look at five major attractions to some of our most popular locations. Part 4 - Five Attractions of S...

Psychologists could soon be based in GP clinics in New Zealand, as the country attempts to help ease its mental health crisis. Based at the Kouri Integrated Family Health Centre in Palmerston North, hopes are high that early intervention could be the key in preventing more serious mental health cases from developing. The new pilot scheme is being developed with two major aim...

Cancer medication should be more affordable in China from next month thanks to a new agreement. Negotiations between the country’s state medical insurance provider and pharmaceutical companies have almost concluded, with news agencies reporting that treatments for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma are all set to benefit. Since early last year the ...