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
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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
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
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