I resigned from my job last month and still have two weeks to complete my 30-day notice period. Is it okay to start start at my new company while I am still serving my notice? I want to do this as I do not want to lose my new job. JK, Sharjah
A person should only ever work for an employer that sponsors them. If they are already on a sponsored visa from a spouse or father, they can work for a company that provides a work permit.
While it can be possible to take on a second job on a part-time basis with the approval of both employers, this is a different situation. JK should not start work for a new employer until her current employment has ended, the visa has been cancelled and the new employer has at least applied for a new visa.
It is illegal to start working for a new company at the same time as the current one and you can potentially forfeit all end-of-service benefits.
The new employer should be aware of the law and understand that all staff need to serve a notice period before leaving their previous employer.
I own an apartment in England that I bought as an investment. After a few expenses, it earns me £510 ($705.79) per month. I complete a tax return each year, but I am being asked to pay UK tax on my income. When I bought it two years ago, the salesman told me I would not have to pay tax on this income from the UK as I do not live there. Was he wrong? JM, Abu Dhabi
The UK has a progressive tax system, and all residents have a personal allowance, which means that the first part of their income is free from UK income tax. For the current tax year ending on April 5, 2021, this is £12,500. While the personal allowance is also available to non-residents, it is not automatically applied as it once was because the system changed a few years ago.
The personal allowance is also available to people who are not a resident in the UK – provided they are a citizen of a country in the European Economic Area, which includes all British passport holders. It also applies to anyone who has worked for the UK government at any time during the relevant tax year.
An individual should only ever work for an employer that sponsors them or if they are already on a sponsored visa from a spouse or father
The change in process to claim the allowance has not been widely publicised, so anyone who is a UK non-resident for tax purposes and has income in the UK, such as rent from a property, now must complete and return a form at the end of each tax year.
This is a form from Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs service that is referred to as HMRC Form R43. It can be found on the agency's website with guidance notes.
Most UK non-residents with income earned in the UK will need to complete an annual self-assessment tax return and HMRC Form R43 and return them to their usual tax office. JM should complete and return the form without delay to ensure that his UK tax liabilities are properly calculated.
I am trying to find out if I am entitled to extra compensation for travelling for work. I work in Dubai and travel to Oman, staying there for weeks to visit customers. Nobody else in the company is doing this and I am not receiving anything for being away from my family. HB, Dubai
If any employee is travelling for work purposes, which excludes from the daily commute, I would expect the employer to bear the cost and expenses for this. As to whether there should be any additional payment for being away from home for an extended period, that would be entirely contractual.
There is nothing in the UAE Labour Law in respect of such payments, but I would expect there to be something in a contract of employment. If the travel is requested during employment and not agreed as part of the terms of the role at the time of accepting and starting employment, the employee should raise the issue with the employer if they feel they deserve compensation.
It is also important to ensure that the company's medical insurance is valid in Oman in case HB falls ill.
It is not uncommon for employees to travel across the GCC and to stay away from their home for some time. However, it is often part of the employment contract and any additional payments would be by specific agreement.
Keren Bobker is an independent financial adviser and senior partner with Holborn Assets in Dubai, with more than 25 years’ experience. Contact her at keren@holbornassets.com. Follow her on Twitter at @FinancialUAE
The advice provided in our columns does not constitute legal advice and is provided for information only
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Zayed Sustainability Prize
Know before you go
- Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
- If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
- By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
- Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
- Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.
Fund-raising tips for start-ups
Develop an innovative business concept
Have the ability to differentiate yourself from competitors
Put in place a business continuity plan after Covid-19
Prepare for the worst-case scenario (further lockdowns, long wait for a vaccine, etc.)
Have enough cash to stay afloat for the next 12 to 18 months
Be creative and innovative to reduce expenses
Be prepared to use Covid-19 as an opportunity for your business
* Tips from Jassim Al Marzooqi and Walid Hanna
Most sought after workplace benefits in the UAE
- Flexible work arrangements
- Pension support
- Mental well-being assistance
- Insurance coverage for optical, dental, alternative medicine, cancer screening
- Financial well-being incentives
White hydrogen: Naturally occurring hydrogen
Chromite: Hard, metallic mineral containing iron oxide and chromium oxide
Ultramafic rocks: Dark-coloured rocks rich in magnesium or iron with very low silica content
Ophiolite: A section of the earth’s crust, which is oceanic in nature that has since been uplifted and exposed on land
Olivine: A commonly occurring magnesium iron silicate mineral that derives its name for its olive-green yellow-green colour
THE LOWDOWN
Photograph
Rating: 4/5
Produced by: Poetic License Motion Pictures; RSVP Movies
Director: Ritesh Batra
Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra, Farrukh Jaffar, Deepak Chauhan, Vijay Raaz
Groom and Two Brides
Director: Elie Semaan
Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla
Rating: 3/5
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
David Haye record
Total fights: 32
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4
Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015
- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany
- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people
- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed
- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest
- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France
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THE SPECS
Engine: Four-cylinder 2.5-litre
Transmission: Seven-speed auto
Power: 165hp
Torque: 241Nm
Price: Dh99,900 to Dh134,000
On sale: now
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ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025, Thailand
UAE fixtures
May 9, v Malaysia
May 10, v Qatar
May 13, v Malaysia
May 15, v Qatar
May 18 and 19, semi-finals
May 20, final
Veere di Wedding
Dir: Shashanka Ghosh
Starring: Kareena Kapoo-Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania
Verdict: 4 Stars
MATCH INFO
Azerbaijan 0
Wales 2 (Moore 10', Wilson 34')
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RESULTS
Tottenham 1
Jan Vertonghen 13'
Norwich 1
Josip Drmic 78'
2-3 on penalties
Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Brief scores
Day 1
Toss England, chose to bat
England, 1st innings 357-5 (87 overs): Root 184 not out, Moeen 61 not out, Stokes 56; Philander 3-46
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Red flags
- Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
- Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
- Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
- Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
- Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.
Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
MATCH INFO
Norwich 0
Watford 2 (Deulofeu 2', Gray 52')
Red card: Christian Kabasele (WatforD)
