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Federal ministries and departments will be closed on Thursday 16th July and resuming on Tuesday 21st July The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has issued a circular announcing the holiday for federal ministries and departments will begin on Thursday, July 16. Work will resume on Tuesday, July 21. Public sector workers will be gettingContinue reading "Eid Al Fitr – Governmental Timings" Read more

Its full implementation would have a qualitative impact on provision of health care. With the growing expatriate population, we have seen a strategic move by Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to provide residents with access to health care through a long-awaited mandatory legislation. The cover was implemented as of October 31, 2014, and is being rolledContinue reading "Dubai moves fast on all-inclusive health insurance" Read more

The UAE cannot succeed in recycling until its residents assume the responsibility or are pressured into it by Government regulations and incentives, experts have said. Organisations in the country have acknowledged the problem and some have begun to implement plans to improve their infrastructure. Tadweer recently announced a plan that will shift Abu Dhabi’s entireContinue reading "UAE recycling: Residents and government must share responsibility" Read more

Outlook improves for Dubai’s trade sector as tourism and retail face challenges The UAE economy is expected to grow at a relatively healthy rate of 3.8 per cent in 2015, lower than the 2014 growth of 4.5 per cent, according to Standard Chartered’ s Global Focus report. While Dubai’s tourism and retail sectors are expectedContinue reading "UAE economy to grow at a healthy rate this year: Standard Chartered" Read more

Dubai Municipality is assessing and analysing 14 projects worth up to Dh1.29 billion currently under process, one of which is the Mohammad Bin Rashid Library which will cost around Dh385 million. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said; Dubai Municipality is planning to carry out 21 projects across the emirate. Director-General also said, theseContinue reading "21 projects worth over Dh 2 billion planned for Dubai" Read more

Residents welcome radar that will catch tailgaters Residents say tailgating is a nuisance Most UAE residents welcome the new radar feature, which will catch people tailgating on Dubai roads starting on July 1. Major General Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, Assistant to the Dubai Police Chief for Operations Affairs, had announced last month that the radarsContinue reading "Residents welcome radar that will catch tailgaters" Read more

FAWRI is the UAE Government e-Visa online application system – www.moifawri.ae This online system allows companies to apply, re-apply, track and complete their immigration procedures for issuing visas from the comfort of their office.  In Abu Dhabi from 1st April 2013 all employment entry permit / visa applications had to be submitted online using theContinue reading "What is FAWRI?" Read more

From August 1, 2015, applications for new residence visas or renewal of existing visas will be linked to mandatory health insurance coverage in Dubai With effect from August 1, 2015, no new residence visas or renewal of existing visa applications will be processed without mandatory health insurance coverage in Dubai. This rule will apply toContinue reading "New visa, renewal linked to medical insurance in Dubai" Read more

One of the most crucial resources in any economy is the people that drive it. Through education, training and skills development, the UAE will advance and continue to attract a highly skilled and industrious workforce to increase its economic output and reduce its reliance on oil as part of its overall vision for diversifying theContinue reading "The Evolution of Private Education and its Importance to Abu Dhabi and the UAE" Read more

Key Questions to ask from the outset that will dictate the best method of setting up your Company: – What is your activity and where are your target market? – Do you need a physical presence, are you selling products or services? – Do you want access to Government Companies or Oil and Gas? ShouldContinue reading "How to Set up a Business in UAE – Some Key Questions" Read more