Industry Updates across the GCC

The UAE is a very accommodating place to live and work for Women. Attitudes towards working women are very positive. Many women, both expats and Emiratis hold senior positions in SMEs and Multinational Companies. Particularly for women entrepreneurs, there are a large number of initiatives to boost female entrepreneurship in the UAE, and many ofContinue reading "What is it like for working women in the UAE" Read more

Sovereign PPG would like to thank their clients, associates and staff for joining the Sovereign PPG Iftar at Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi. Read more

At the end of March, the BCB became a wholly-owned part of OCO Global, completing our transition from the 100% grant-funded, not-for-profit entity that we started out as in 2014. This effectively marked the end of our own ‘incubation’ under the joint ownership and stewardship of the two BBGs. The acquisition itself is testament toContinue reading "BCB Sets up in Abu Dhabi" Read more

Starting a Real Estate Business in the UAE The real estate sector in the UAE has long attracted developers, construction companies, investors and brokers (or agents) looking to invest in the region. This week sees the return of Cityscape Dubai, the region’s largest Real Estate Expo, with over 300 exhibitors and 10,000 expected visitors perContinue reading "Real Estate Business" Read more

There have been a couple of updates involving the Abu Dhabi Notary and its process that Sovereign PPG have been made aware of recently. Please see the below points for more information: Duration – As standard, Power Of Attorney (POAs) are valid for a maximum of 3 years from the time of notarization. However, delegatedContinue reading "Abu Dhabi Notary – Location and Process updates" Read more

Free Zone or Onshore – Which is best for business in the UAE? Russian >> There are many things to consider when setting up a business in the UAE. James Swallow from Sovereign PPG explains one of the most fundamental issues – the difference between setting up a business in a free zone or onshore.Continue reading "Free Zone or Onshore – Which is best for business in the UAE?" Read more

[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] British Centres for Business (BCB)) selects Sovereign PPG as ‘best-in-class provider’ for Abu Dhabi expansion Since their launch in 2014, British Centres for Business (BCB) have successfully assisted with the set-up of over 28Continue reading "BCB Name Sovereign PPG as Preferred Partner in Abu Dhabi" Read more

[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] UAE Conferences and Events – A wealth of networking opportunities If you are considering establishing a business in the UAE, attending an industry conference or exhibition could give you the important information and contactsContinue reading "UAE Conferences and Events – A wealth of networking opportunities" Read more

With the UAE set to introduce a Value Added Tax (VAT) on the 1 January, 2018 many residents and business owners are concerned about how this will affect their businesses and the cost of living. James Swallow from Sovereign PPG highlights some of the key points that were raised in the session held by theContinue reading "UAE VAT Update from the Ministry of Finance" Read more

According to new traffic rules issued by Lt. General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior,  Starting from July 01 New driving licences in the country shall be issued only for a period of two years. After that, Driving licence renewal validity shall be 10 years for UAE citizens andContinue reading "UAE introduces new rules for expat driving licences" Read more