Expat Chat Episode 171 – Middle East Update and Q&A
Welcome to the one hundred seventy first episode of the #ExpatChat podcast – Middle East Update and Q&A. Atlas Wealth Managing Directors, James Ridley and Brett Evans provide an update on the situation in the Middle East and address key questions from Australian expats. While the environment remains uncertain, they emphasise the importance of staying calm, continuing with essential financial planning, and maintaining a balanced approach between safety and everyday life.
They also cover tax residency implications for those temporarily returning to Australia, noting that short-term stays are generally manageable, but extended time—particularly beyond 183 days—may trigger Australian tax residency. The episode reinforces the importance of seeking professional advice and maintaining a consistent investment strategy amid ongoing market volatility.
Please note: Reference is made to Episode 170. Due to a slight delay, it is now expected to be published within the coming week.
About the Podcast: Expat Chat – Middle East Update and Q&A
Links that we discussed in this episode include:
- Brett’s insights on ABC News – In UAE, life goes on amid Iran’s attacks but the future is uncertain
- Upcoming Singapore Masterclass event. Register now.
- The Expat’s Handbook available for pre-order
- Facebook Group – Don’t forget to join our Australian Expat Financial Forum Facebook Group
- Ask Atlas – Click here to have your questions answered on the podcast
Beyond Expat Chat, you can discover more content from Atlas Wealth Group through our other podcasts and YouTube series:
- Expat Mortgage Podcast
- Weekly Recap Podcast
- Alpine Aussies – This series showcases the journeys of Australian expats living and working in Switzerland.
If you enjoy the episode, please consider giving it a thumbs up and subscribing. Likewise, we welcome your feedback, so feel free to leave a comment on any of the streaming platforms, below.
About Atlas Wealth Group:
Atlas Wealth Group was established to meet the growing demand from Australian expats for professional guidance. In particular, we are specialists in providing tax, financial planning, wealth management and mortgage services to every Australian expat. Furthermore, whether you are based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe or the Americas, we have the experience to provide essential financial services to the expatriate community.
To learn more, visit www.atlaswealth.com. Alternatively, to get tailored advice about your personal situation or to learn more about Middle East Update and Q&A, please contact us.
Connect with us:
Facebook – @atlaswealthmgmt
LinkedIn – Atlas Wealth Management
X (Twitter) – @atlaswealthmgmt
Instagram – @atlaswealthgroup
Make Sure You Don’t Miss an Episode of the Expat Chat Podcast
To ensure you don’t miss any future episodes make sure you subscribe to our podcast on your favourite channels below.
As we would like to get the word out to as many Australian expats as possible, we would also sincerely appreciate it if you could share this page using the following buttons.
