U.A.E Britishers Third Favorite Destination
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The UAE is now the third favorite destination for British expatriates according to a new study. A survey found that around three quarters of British expats in the UAE moved there for career opportunities and higher salaries without income tax. However, most British expats see the UAE as a temporary posting and 92% plan to eventually return to the UK. Other attractions of the UAE include education, healthcare, weather, consumer goods, entertainment, food, safety, transportation, housing, culture, and environment.
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