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Russian version >> German version >> Spanish version >> Ten Top Tips Starting a Business in the UAE Understand that the government works in different ways than you are used to. Seek professional advice to guide you through the bureaucracy, legalities and procedures. The process for company formation is complex and can take several months to completeContinue reading "Top Tips for setting up your business in the UAE" Read more

My passion is international trade and enterprise, specifically assisting companies and individuals to set up their business in the region in a safe and secure environment. I work with foreign companies and individuals wanting to start businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Oman. I have assisted over 200 companies to establish their operations in theContinue reading "Jane Ashford featured as UAE Entrepreneur on UAEDNA" Read more

UAE Labour Law changes effective 1 January 2016. UAE Labour Law Three key changes New guidelines on issuing new work permits – removal of automatic ‘block’ Introduction of a Mandatory Employment Offer letter Changes in terminating a limited and unlimited contract The UAE Ministerial decree 766 of 2015 Issuing of new work permits UNLIMITED contractContinue reading "UAE LABOUR LAW CHANGES" Read more

‘Sovereign PPG were proud sponsors of the ‘JONESY’S X-MEN’ participants in the International Veterans Section of the Dubai 7’s. Dave ‘Jonesy’ Jones was a long standing member of Doha RFC who fell victim to Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and died three years ago. Jonesy’s X-Men try to raise money for MND charities. This year andContinue reading "Sovereign PPG were proud sponsors of the JONESY’S X-MEN" Read more

Sovereign PPG is very proud to again be sponsoring ‘The Dave Jones X’, a rugby 10’s side playing in the International Veterans section of the Dubai 7’s 2015. The International Veterans section features many famous former rugby stars of all nationalities, most of whom play to raise money for charity. The ‘X-Men’ side was formedContinue reading "Sovereign PPG sponsor Doha X Men" Read more

According to a official report ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) is targeting cost savings of 25 % on major oil projects. The head of strategy and coordination, Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi said “From Adnoc’s point of view we are trying to bring down operating expenditures and also on [capital expenditures] in the range of 25%”. MrContinue reading "ADNOC aiming to cut operating costs" Read more

According to a latest ranking German and British nationals have the most powerful passport in the world. Meantime UAE citizens possess the best travel document in the Middle East and North Africa region. Below complete list of Country rankings: Top spot: Germany and United Kingdom (Visa-free entry into 173 countries.) 2nd place: Finland, Sweden andContinue reading "World’s most powerful passports." Read more

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, has been given The Aviation Man of the Year title by the Civil Aviation Sector during the UAE Civil Aviation Day . Engineer Sultan Bin Said Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority, said in a statement, “Awarding ShaikhContinue reading "His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum gets ‘The Aviation Man of the Year’ award." Read more

UAE is the 2nd best country in the world to start a business – according to an HSBC global survey of Expats. This is a ringing endorsement of the government’s diversification efforts and its investment in setting up the infrastructure needed to nurture entrepreneurs. Full article: www.arabianbusiness.com   Read more

Fifty million passengers, 6,000 flights a week and a lot of baggage equals an incredible task for Dubai airport staff – from the baggage handlers on the ground to the air traffic controllers monitoring the skies – to keep things running smoothly. Chief Executive of operator Dubai Airports said, Increasing congestion at Dubai International willContinue reading "Dubai International congestion to push airlines to Al Maktoum" Read more