ABU DHABI has been named the Arab Environment Capital of 2015. According to Dr. Al Jaber “Abu Dhabi’s impressive achievements in the field of environment have catalysed the preservation of resources while managing the city’s remarkable growth…” This award was many years in the making and appears to be well-deserved. His Highness/Sheikh Mohammed bin ZayedContinue reading "Abu Dhabi’s wins Prestigious Environment Capital 2015 Award" Read more
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Go Green with us this Ramadan! In the spirit of Ramadan, and in celebration of Abu Dhabi winning the prestigious Environmental Capital Award 2015, we at Pro Partner Group will be giving back to the environment over the month of Ramadan. We have teamed up with Traders Hotel by Shangri La and renowned Abu DhabiContinue reading "Go Green with us this Ramadan" Read more
Starting today 15th June 2015, companies have to give a two-and-a-half hour break from 12.30pm to 3pm to workers who work in open areas such as construction sites. Dubai – The blazing heat of summer can take a toll on seasoned residents in Dubai, but not on construction workers who have to work enduring the scorchingContinue reading "Midday break rule begins today; respite to thousands in the construction sector" Read more
>> Ramada Working Hours: Doing Business and Supporting Employees during Ramadan Understanding your employee rights is a very important part of living and working in the UAE. Below is the labour law, as published by the UAE Ministry of Labour with regards to worker’s hours. The following text comes straight from the UAE Ministry ofContinue reading "UAE working hours law: All you need to know" Read more
New figures have shown that employee salaries have not risen in line with the cost of living in the UAE. The cost of living in the UAE is rising Business is booming in the United Arab Emirate. Its economy was worth $390, billion as of December 2014, according to Forbes. Furthermore the UAE recently rankedContinue reading "Salaries vs. the Cost of Living in the UAE" Read more
Contrary to many opinions in the region, business does not stop during Ramadan. We often hear stories where people are super busy in the lead up to Ramadan trying to finalise everything before the holy month, otherwise it won’t get done until after Eid Al Fitr. Yes, doing business is slower but it certainly doesContinue reading "RAMADAN – BUSINESS SLOWS BUT DOESN’T STOP" Read more
A new forecast has shown that trade between the UAE and China is set to double in 2015 The world’s economic powerhouse Over the last decade or so China has grown to become the economic powerhouse of the world. The People’s Republic is the second largest global economy and the largest growing economy. The UAEContinue reading "Trade Between UAE and China to Double in 2015" Read more
When an ex-pat sets up an LLC in the UAE there are rules that they need to adhere to in regards to employee probation periods. It’s standard practise in the United Arab Emirates to employ staff for an initial probationary period before taking them on full time. There are legal requirements that businesses must followContinue reading "What are the rules for employee probation periods in the UAE?" Read more
Online application and online payment of visa fees have been introduced for expatriates staying in the GCC on residence visas in order to spare them from the hassle of waiting in queues. Dubai – GCC expatriates on residence visas will no longer have to wait in queue to pay for UAE entry permits upon arrivalContinue reading "Online resident visas for GCC residents Make it easier on arrival in the UAE" Read more
According to the first quarter business mobility report issued by the Abu Dhabi Business Centre of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, the total number of business licenses registered at the end of first quarter was 86,480 licenses for business activity licenses, 2,526 for professional activity licenses and 19,010 for trade activity licenses. AccordingContinue reading "4% increase in number of business licenses issued in first quarter 2015 in Abu Dhabi" Read more