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UAE Long Term Visas: Key details you need to know With the UAE Cabinet approving new long term visa, announced earlier this year, this article aims to set out the details as well as the terms and conditions. Investors, entrepreneurs as well as scientists, doctors and researchers, will be granted permission to stay in theContinue reading "UAE Long Term Visas" Read more

Increased foreign ownership of companies in the UAE is now possible thanks to  a new Foreign Direct Investment Law (Federal Law No.19 of 2018), which has now come into effect after being published in the UAE’s Official Gazette.  Aiming to promote and develop the country’s investment environment, senior officials have reported that this will boost FDI byContinue reading "Foreign Direct Investment Law, UAE" Read more

Sovereign PPG played their annual cricket match against Abu Dhabi Gentlemen on Saturday 17th November 2018 at the beautiful Emirates palace cricket ground. Sovereign PPG won the toss and rather bravely chose to bat first. PPG immediately got their big hitters in to bat and made some swift runs through Sohail and Sheraz Khan. TwoContinue reading "Sovereign PPG Annual Cricket Match 2018" Read more

What is ICV certification? Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) implements In-Country Value (ICV) Program ADNOC is one of the world’s leading energy providers based in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE. ADNOC is a catalyst for growth and diversification in the Emirate and is committed to driving forward socio-economic objectives. What isContinue reading "ICV Certification in Abu Dhabi" Read more

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched the first phase of its Dual Licence Initiative (DLI) announcing that companies operating in an Abu Dhabi free zone will be permitted to operate in both the capital’s free zones as well as establishing an onshore branch. The introduction of a dual licence will expandContinue reading "Abu Dhabi introduces Dual Licences Onshore for all Abu Dhabi Free Zone Companies" Read more

The requirement to show AED 150,000 for Investor Visa Approval has been removed Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development – AD DED – are now fully integrated with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – GDRFA – (Immigration Department) – the requirement to show AED 150,000 for Investor Visa Approval has been removed. When applyingContinue reading "AD DED are now fully integrated with GDRFA" Read more

RAK EZ Introduces Freelancer Visa in the UAE The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is a leading business destination within the UAE offering a wealth of opportunities to free zone and non-free zone businesses. The emirate is situated in the east of the Persian Gulf and is the northernmost emirate of the UAE. Ras al-KhaimahContinue reading "RAK EZ Introduces Freelancer Visa" Read more

The Tajer Licence (or ‘Trader’ Licence) in Abu Dhabi was introduced last year, allowing Emiratis to establish businesses across 100 different business activities without usual requirement to rent a minimum 15 sqm commercial office. This scheme, aimed to ease business set up and reduce set up costs for small businesses and ‘freelancers’. This ‘Trader’ orContinue reading "Abu Dhabi expands company ‘Tajer Licence’ to boost economic growth" Read more

Company formation in Dubai Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting and developed business hubs, with a hugely diversified and dynamic Economy. This cosmopolitan city has seen huge growth across many sectors and the government have continued to invest in strategic infrastructure and transportation projects to support the development. Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC) hasContinue reading "Company formation in Dubai" Read more

Over the next three years, economic growth will be accelerated in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, with the approval of a Dh50 billion stimulus package. Announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the package will aim to transform the ease of doing business as well as bringing a wealth of benefits to investors and those seekingContinue reading "Abu Dhabi Dh50 Billion Economic Package" Read more