Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

expats.

4 pieces filed under expats

WorldSep 17
The Majority That Cannot Vote: The Gulf's Expat Question. Souk Weekly world.

The Majority That Cannot Vote: The Gulf's Expat Question

In several Gulf states, foreign workers outnumber citizens, creating a society and an economy built on a population with no path to belonging.

By Sara Qureshi

OpinionJun 18
Saving for Retirement as an Expat When Nobody's Doing It for You. Souk Weekly opinion.

Saving for Retirement as an Expat When Nobody's Doing It for You

No state pension, no auto-enrolment, no safety net but the one you build.

By Priya Chen

BusinessApr 30
Your End-of-Service Gratuity Is a Windfall. Don't Blow It.. Souk Weekly business.

Your End-of-Service Gratuity Is a Windfall. Don't Blow It.

What the gratuity is, how it's calculated, and how to turn a lump sum into a lasting one.

By Diego Arroyo

BusinessFeb 20
What a UAE Mortgage Actually Looks Like for Expats. Souk Weekly business.

What a UAE Mortgage Actually Looks Like for Expats

Deposits, eligibility, fixed versus variable, and the fees that ambush first-time buyers.

By Diego Arroyo