Moving to the Middle East | Emigrating to the Middle East

Moving to the Middle East: The Middle East is seeing a soaring population of western expats and for good reason. The region is experiencing a booming and continually growing modern economy and as a result, is in desperate need of highly skilled foreign workers. So much so that foreign workers make up the majority of the population in all Six Gulf Co-operation States.

Kehrli + Oeler have been very active throughout this transcontinental region for many years and have successfully helped large numbers of expats transfer their lives there. We have built up an extensive network of partners across the region, and along with our worldwide relocation expertise, ensures that we can provide fast-paced yet efficient services to nearly any country in the Middle East.

The most popular destinations for western expats are the six Gulf States of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia. They are mostly oil-rich countries and generally offer a high standard of living, plenty of job opportunities, high and largely tax-free salaries and generous salary packages.

There is an increasing demand for jobs in teaching, construction, engineering, tourism, finance and many other sectors. With the buzz of international business activities and the economic successes that come with it, this region is a fantastic place to build up a professional network. With a large network of expats, substantial and tax-free salaries, high standard of living and family-oriented culture, it is not surprising why so many expats from around the world choose to relocate there.