Both public and private healthcare in areas like the UEA enjoy a good reputation. All local residents are covered by a state funded healthcare package but most expats will take the private route. And although the financial crises put on hold plans to make insurance provision compulsory,  proof that...

Across the GCC education is split roughly 50:50 between private and state funded sectors; but if you’re an expat it won’t feel like that since in most cases state funded education won’t be available for you. So brace yourself. Fees vary enormously, but generally the further up the system you go, the...