Keren Bobker
@financialuae.bsky.social
Qualified experienced Independent Financial Adviser, Dubai. Professional, ethical, nice. Columnist in The National. Proper advice + humour. Typos my own.
Keen on coffee, cats & The Archers.
www.financialuae.com
Keen on coffee, cats & The Archers.
www.financialuae.com
A useful reminder as we approach the festive season
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A useful reminder as we approach the festive season
Latest column in @TheNationalNews with lots of useful info.
3 reader Q&As answered
Take a look as you may need the info one day.
#UAE #KSA
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3 reader Q&As answered
Take a look as you may need the info one day.
#UAE #KSA
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
‘Will a bounced cheque affect my UAE credit score?’ | The National
Decision will depend on the reason for rejection
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November 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Latest column in @TheNationalNews with lots of useful info.
3 reader Q&As answered
Take a look as you may need the info one day.
#UAE #KSA
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
3 reader Q&As answered
Take a look as you may need the info one day.
#UAE #KSA
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Good morning! My latest column in The National, the UAE's best English-language newspaper.
This week's Q&As:
1. Never employ domestic stafff on their own visa
2. How to work as a private tutor in the UAE
3. Validity of Saudi driving licences
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This week's Q&As:
1. Never employ domestic stafff on their own visa
2. How to work as a private tutor in the UAE
3. Validity of Saudi driving licences
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
‘Can I employ a domestic help who has her own UAE visa?’ | The National
Domestic workers must be employed through an agency or be sponsored as a direct employee
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July 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Good morning! My latest column in The National, the UAE's best English-language newspaper.
This week's Q&As:
1. Never employ domestic stafff on their own visa
2. How to work as a private tutor in the UAE
3. Validity of Saudi driving licences
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
This week's Q&As:
1. Never employ domestic stafff on their own visa
2. How to work as a private tutor in the UAE
3. Validity of Saudi driving licences
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
My latest column in The National Newspaper - UAE
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about a police case
2. Can extra clauses be added to a UAE employment contract?
3. Saudi entry visa validity.
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about a police case
2. Can extra clauses be added to a UAE employment contract?
3. Saudi entry visa validity.
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
‘If I have a police case pending in Dubai, can I fly out from Abu Dhabi?' | The National
The reader has missed four months of debt repayment after losing their job
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July 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
My latest column in The National Newspaper - UAE
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about a police case
2. Can extra clauses be added to a UAE employment contract?
3. Saudi entry visa validity.
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about a police case
2. Can extra clauses be added to a UAE employment contract?
3. Saudi entry visa validity.
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
The best book sale in Dubai is on again this Saturday - 12th July at Times Square Centre, 10am to 7pm.
1,000s of books to choose from. Paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds to local animal charities. Get a bargain and do good too.
Youu can also drop off donations on the day.
Please share
1,000s of books to choose from. Paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds to local animal charities. Get a bargain and do good too.
Youu can also drop off donations on the day.
Please share
July 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The best book sale in Dubai is on again this Saturday - 12th July at Times Square Centre, 10am to 7pm.
1,000s of books to choose from. Paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds to local animal charities. Get a bargain and do good too.
Youu can also drop off donations on the day.
Please share
1,000s of books to choose from. Paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds to local animal charities. Get a bargain and do good too.
Youu can also drop off donations on the day.
Please share
You'd think that residency in the UK would be a requirement to be a Member of Parliament but it isn't. I've checked.
If these petitions get enough signatures, they get attention so do take a minute to sign.
Thanks
#ukpolitics
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
If these petitions get enough signatures, they get attention so do take a minute to sign.
Thanks
#ukpolitics
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Require candidates for MP to be registered to vote and residents of the UK
Currently, a candidate for MP is not required to be registered to vote or be resident in the UK. We ask the Government to require candidates for MP be registered to vote and residents of the UK.
petition.parliament.uk
July 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
You'd think that residency in the UK would be a requirement to be a Member of Parliament but it isn't. I've checked.
If these petitions get enough signatures, they get attention so do take a minute to sign.
Thanks
#ukpolitics
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
If these petitions get enough signatures, they get attention so do take a minute to sign.
Thanks
#ukpolitics
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
This is my latest column in The National Newspaper #UAE
3 reader Q&As. Useful information so please have a read.
1. Which parents's nationality does a child take?
2. A query on buying an apartment in the UK.
3. What to include in a UAE offer of employment
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3 reader Q&As. Useful information so please have a read.
1. Which parents's nationality does a child take?
2. A query on buying an apartment in the UK.
3. What to include in a UAE offer of employment
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
‘Does a child take the mother’s or father’s nationality?’ | The National
A child can take the nationality of either parent or both
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June 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This is my latest column in The National Newspaper #UAE
3 reader Q&As. Useful information so please have a read.
1. Which parents's nationality does a child take?
2. A query on buying an apartment in the UK.
3. What to include in a UAE offer of employment
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
3 reader Q&As. Useful information so please have a read.
1. Which parents's nationality does a child take?
2. A query on buying an apartment in the UK.
3. What to include in a UAE offer of employment
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Do you need to submit a UK self assessment tax return to HMRC? Want a bit of help but don’t want to pay a lot of money? I have the answer for you!
This is valid no matter where you live - in the UAE anywhere else, even in the UK.
See article:
financialuae.me/2025/06/09/u...
This is valid no matter where you live - in the UAE anywhere else, even in the UK.
See article:
financialuae.me/2025/06/09/u...
UK tax returns - a low-cost service - Financial Planning in the UAE
Do you need to submit a self assessment tax return to HMRC? Want a bit of help but don’t want to pay a lot of money? I have the answer for you! If you own a UK property that you … Continue reading →
financialuae.me
June 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Do you need to submit a UK self assessment tax return to HMRC? Want a bit of help but don’t want to pay a lot of money? I have the answer for you!
This is valid no matter where you live - in the UAE anywhere else, even in the UK.
See article:
financialuae.me/2025/06/09/u...
This is valid no matter where you live - in the UAE anywhere else, even in the UK.
See article:
financialuae.me/2025/06/09/u...
Do you need to submit a UK self assessment tax return to HMRC? Want a bit of help but don’t want to pay a lot of money?
I have the answer for you!
See article:
financialuae.me/2025/06/09/u...
I have the answer for you!
See article:
financialuae.me/2025/06/09/u...
UK tax returns - a low-cost service - Financial Planning in the UAE
Do you need to submit a self assessment tax return to HMRC? Want a bit of help but don’t want to pay a lot of money? I have the answer for you! If you own a UK property that you … Continue reading →
financialuae.me
June 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Do you need to submit a UK self assessment tax return to HMRC? Want a bit of help but don’t want to pay a lot of money?
I have the answer for you!
See article:
financialuae.me/2025/06/09/u...
I have the answer for you!
See article:
financialuae.me/2025/06/09/u...
Hello Monday! This is my latest column in The National News
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about non-compete clauses
2. Can you carry forward unused annual leave?
#uae #uaeemployment
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about non-compete clauses
2. Can you carry forward unused annual leave?
#uae #uaeemployment
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
‘Is a non-compete clause valid if I quit during the probation period?’ | The National
The worker shall be exempted from this clause if the employment contract is terminated during probation
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June 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Hello Monday! This is my latest column in The National News
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about non-compete clauses
2. Can you carry forward unused annual leave?
#uae #uaeemployment
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about non-compete clauses
2. Can you carry forward unused annual leave?
#uae #uaeemployment
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
The best book sale in #Dubai is on tomorrow at Times Square Centre, 10am to 7pm.
Thousands of books to choose from with paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds go to local animal charities. Get a bargain and do good.
Donations welcome. Plenty of free underground parking.
Pls share
Thousands of books to choose from with paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds go to local animal charities. Get a bargain and do good.
Donations welcome. Plenty of free underground parking.
Pls share
May 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The best book sale in #Dubai is on tomorrow at Times Square Centre, 10am to 7pm.
Thousands of books to choose from with paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds go to local animal charities. Get a bargain and do good.
Donations welcome. Plenty of free underground parking.
Pls share
Thousands of books to choose from with paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds go to local animal charities. Get a bargain and do good.
Donations welcome. Plenty of free underground parking.
Pls share
My latest column in The National newspaper
Three reader Q&As. Useful info so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about your UAE credit rating
2. Can you work for two employers when on a golden visa?
3. A query on UAE probationary periods
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Three reader Q&As. Useful info so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about your UAE credit rating
2. Can you work for two employers when on a golden visa?
3. A query on UAE probationary periods
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
‘Will a missed loan payment affect my UAE credit report?’ | The National
The Al Etihad Credit Bureau records bounced cheques and has information on credit card usage
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May 19, 2025 at 7:26 AM
My latest column in The National newspaper
Three reader Q&As. Useful info so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about your UAE credit rating
2. Can you work for two employers when on a golden visa?
3. A query on UAE probationary periods
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Three reader Q&As. Useful info so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about your UAE credit rating
2. Can you work for two employers when on a golden visa?
3. A query on UAE probationary periods
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
My latest column in The National Newspaper. Useful information so please read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about legal problems by swearing at someone
2. Working a trial period
3. UK credit ratings and if another person can affect it
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about legal problems by swearing at someone
2. Working a trial period
3. UK credit ratings and if another person can affect it
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
‘Can I get into legal trouble in the UAE for swearing?’ | The National
If a formal complaint has been lodged, its status can be checked at a police station
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May 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
My latest column in The National Newspaper. Useful information so please read.
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about legal problems by swearing at someone
2. Working a trial period
3. UK credit ratings and if another person can affect it
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
This week's Q&As:
1. Headline query about legal problems by swearing at someone
2. Working a trial period
3. UK credit ratings and if another person can affect it
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
This is my latest column in The National Newspaper- UAE
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. UAE golden visa and employment
2. UAE code of conduct on social media.
3. Maternity laws in Bahrain
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. UAE golden visa and employment
2. UAE code of conduct on social media.
3. Maternity laws in Bahrain
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
'Will cancelling my work visa to obtain Abu Dhabi golden visa affect my gratuity?' | The National
Employer must apply for a non-sponsored work permit and is also legally obliged to continue providing medical insurance, exactly as before
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April 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is my latest column in The National Newspaper- UAE
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. UAE golden visa and employment
2. UAE code of conduct on social media.
3. Maternity laws in Bahrain
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Useful information so please have a read.
This week's Q&As:
1. UAE golden visa and employment
2. UAE code of conduct on social media.
3. Maternity laws in Bahrain
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
As we head into the weekend, some of us are a bit tired after a busy week. Although she is still in her workwear, young Margo here is taking it easy this afternoon. She has stolen my comfortable office chair too!
Whatever your plans, have a good weekend folks! 😃
Whatever your plans, have a good weekend folks! 😃
April 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
As we head into the weekend, some of us are a bit tired after a busy week. Although she is still in her workwear, young Margo here is taking it easy this afternoon. She has stolen my comfortable office chair too!
Whatever your plans, have a good weekend folks! 😃
Whatever your plans, have a good weekend folks! 😃
Eid Mubarak! Wishing you all a happy Eid al Fitr. Enjoy the break
Kullu aa’min wa antum bikhair
Kullu aa’min wa antum bikhair
March 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Eid Mubarak! Wishing you all a happy Eid al Fitr. Enjoy the break
Kullu aa’min wa antum bikhair
Kullu aa’min wa antum bikhair
A summary of today's UK Spring Statement, written for non-residents.
This is the information that you need to know as GCC residents.
Financial issues matter but I try and make it as painless as possible. Just part of my professional financial service. 😊
financialuae.me/2025/03/26/u...
This is the information that you need to know as GCC residents.
Financial issues matter but I try and make it as painless as possible. Just part of my professional financial service. 😊
financialuae.me/2025/03/26/u...
UK Spring Statement March 2025 – a summary for GCC residents - Financial Planning in the UAE
This was not a Budget according to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, but rather a forecast statement so we were not expecting much in the way of announcements. It was information about t...
financialuae.me
March 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A summary of today's UK Spring Statement, written for non-residents.
This is the information that you need to know as GCC residents.
Financial issues matter but I try and make it as painless as possible. Just part of my professional financial service. 😊
financialuae.me/2025/03/26/u...
This is the information that you need to know as GCC residents.
Financial issues matter but I try and make it as painless as possible. Just part of my professional financial service. 😊
financialuae.me/2025/03/26/u...
The best charity book sale in Dubai is on again this Saturday - 22nd March - at Times Square Centre, 10am to 7pm.
Thousands of books to choose from with paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds go to local animal charities.
Free underground parking.
Please share & support local charity 🙏
Thousands of books to choose from with paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds go to local animal charities.
Free underground parking.
Please share & support local charity 🙏
March 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The best charity book sale in Dubai is on again this Saturday - 22nd March - at Times Square Centre, 10am to 7pm.
Thousands of books to choose from with paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds go to local animal charities.
Free underground parking.
Please share & support local charity 🙏
Thousands of books to choose from with paperbacks at just Dhs 10 each. All proceeds go to local animal charities.
Free underground parking.
Please share & support local charity 🙏
The people in the UK claiming that Dubai is nothing but skyscrapers haven’t a clue. False claims about the laws here, ignorant of Emirati culture & history. That’s Western arrogance.
Ghastly “influencers” are not the only Brits here & most of us despise them & their grifting.
Ghastly “influencers” are not the only Brits here & most of us despise them & their grifting.
March 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The people in the UK claiming that Dubai is nothing but skyscrapers haven’t a clue. False claims about the laws here, ignorant of Emirati culture & history. That’s Western arrogance.
Ghastly “influencers” are not the only Brits here & most of us despise them & their grifting.
Ghastly “influencers” are not the only Brits here & most of us despise them & their grifting.
Short answer = NO! It's a scam.
This is my latest column in The National newspaper #UAE
3 reader Q&As this week so have a read.
I cover variety of topics across the GCC, including employment, consumer and legal issues, tax, banking, and much more.
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
This is my latest column in The National newspaper #UAE
3 reader Q&As this week so have a read.
I cover variety of topics across the GCC, including employment, consumer and legal issues, tax, banking, and much more.
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
‘Should I invest with a company offering me 3% returns per month for three years?’ | The National
There is no such thing as an investment that is fully capital-protected
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March 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Short answer = NO! It's a scam.
This is my latest column in The National newspaper #UAE
3 reader Q&As this week so have a read.
I cover variety of topics across the GCC, including employment, consumer and legal issues, tax, banking, and much more.
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
This is my latest column in The National newspaper #UAE
3 reader Q&As this week so have a read.
I cover variety of topics across the GCC, including employment, consumer and legal issues, tax, banking, and much more.
www.thenationalnews.com/business/mon...
Someone got bored with doing the translations! 😆
March 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Someone got bored with doing the translations! 😆
Today’s strange job title. Chief Hustler.
Hmm…
Hmm…
March 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Today’s strange job title. Chief Hustler.
Hmm…
Hmm…
Ramadan Kareem to everyone who is celebrating this month. May your fasting be rewarded with peace and wellbeing.
A time of reflection for us all.
#Ramadan
A time of reflection for us all.
#Ramadan
February 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Ramadan Kareem to everyone who is celebrating this month. May your fasting be rewarded with peace and wellbeing.
A time of reflection for us all.
#Ramadan
A time of reflection for us all.
#Ramadan
#UAE FGS people, stop driving dangerously.
"UAE road accidents up by 46% in 2024 as population surges
Deaths increase, with one in three victims in their twenties"
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...
"UAE road accidents up by 46% in 2024 as population surges
Deaths increase, with one in three victims in their twenties"
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...
UAE road accidents up by 46% in 2024 as population surges | The National
Deaths increase, with one in three victims in their twenties
www.thenationalnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
#UAE FGS people, stop driving dangerously.
"UAE road accidents up by 46% in 2024 as population surges
Deaths increase, with one in three victims in their twenties"
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...
"UAE road accidents up by 46% in 2024 as population surges
Deaths increase, with one in three victims in their twenties"
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...