Does UAE employment ban extend to other GCC countries?

I resigned from my work recently, so I have an employment ban of one year. Is this only valid in Dubai or the UAE, or does it apply to the other GCC countries as well? I have the possibility of a job in Qatar and need to know if I will have any problems if I accept it. AS, Dubai

An employment ban of any length of time applies only within the UAE and is not applicable to other GCC countries. This is country-specific only and generally only criminal issues can have consequences in other GCC countries or across international borders, so there will be no ban on taking up employment in Qatar.

Keren Bobker is an independent financial adviser with Holborn Assets in Dubai, with more than 20 years’ experience. Contact her at keren@holbornassets.com. Follow her on Twitter at @Financial UAE.

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Does UAE employment ban extend to other GCC countries?

A Dubai resident has resigned from his job and has been offered another in Qatar. Keren Bobker advises.