Expat corner

Expats working or living abroad almost always need some kind of private health coverage. Many companies offer plans tailored to expats’ needs, but some may opt for a local plan. Either way, there are crucial considerations to make when making such an important decision.

But while working abroad can be a rich and rewarding experience, relocating your life and home can be challenging if you don’t know how to keep take care of yourself whilst away. Wherever in the world you are moving to, it’s important to look after your own wellbeing and stay healthy.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a hugely a popular destination for expats over recent years, particularly with those from Western nations. In fact, with a population of 9 million, natives are outnumbered by nine-to-one in their own country, highlighting how important foreign workers are to the region.

It is believed that zika isn’t harmful for the majority of people and only one-in-five of those infected show symptoms of the virus. This said, the disease has been linked to babies being born with underdeveloped brains and therefore pregnant women should be particularly careful when travelling to an areas of outbreak.