GCC Countries
Benefits of working in GCC Countries
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union of Arab states bordering the Gulf. It was established in 1981 and its 6 members are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. The GCC’s prime geographical location is at the crossroads of the major Western and Eastern economies. The established and efficient air and sea connections and developed infrastructure make it a great business destination for Multinational Companies around the globe.
Since the discovery of oil, the GCC region has undergone a profound transformation and is now home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world. Liberal climates towards foreign cooperation, investment and modernization result in extensive diplomatic and commercial relations with other countries.
GCC Countries are highly sought after by job hunters. Below are some of the amazing benefits awaiting expats to the Middle East:
No or very low Income Tax:
Middle Eastern countries do not levy taxes on their residents and often extend this to expat workers, while some charge only nominal income tax. This is one of the most attractive benefits to expats as it significantly increases take-home pay and therefore savings.
High Salaries:
Salaries are high in gulf countries and some expats can earn twice and up to three times what they earn at home. This is due to the booming wealth of these oil-rich countries whose employers are prepared to pay well for imported expertise in business, as well as other sectors of the market that make use of expat manpower.
Relocation Allowances:
Most companies in the Middle East offer a relocation allowance that includes travel for the whole family, as well as free accommodation in a hotel until a more permanent arrangement can be made.
Housing and Car Allowance:
Many employers of high ranking business individuals offer employees working in the Middle East free or subsidized housing, or pay a generous housing allowance. A company car or car allowance is often also part of the salary package.
Paid Travel:
Air fares for the entire family to their home country often form part of the salary package for high ranking employees in the Middle East.
High Quality Education:
Schools in the Middle East offer high quality education to expat children and there are currently a number of well-known universities for higher studies.
Cultural Communities:
Expats will find it easy to fit in as there are numerous cultural communities already established by previous visitors to these areas. These include American, British, Australian, New Zealand, Sri Lankan, Philippine, Indian and Pakistani communities who will help you feel welcome and at home even while you are far away from your own home.
Minimum 2-Year Contracts:
Most GCC countries offer a 2-year minimum contract to ensure that they derive the most benefit from their employees, and expats benefit from this added job-safety benefit after relocation.
The above are just some of the many benefits awaiting expats on relocating to the Middle East on a job assignment.
Our Services:
In collaboration with our middle east based sister company RG-Edu Global ,We regularly have engineering, design, technical and project management employment opportunities for Australian & New Zealand job seekers with some of the best companies in U.A.E, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar & Oman. Our consultants have extensive knowledge of the commercial, oil and gas and construction industries in those regions.
We provide a complete relocation package including work visas, medical assessments, airfares, up-to-date specialist knowledge of the role and a relocation guide. We also conduct cultural inductions prior to your departure, to provide you with an in-depth insight into economic trends, social expectations, culture and living conditions.
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