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
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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
We are proud to announce the launch of our new website www.propartnergroup.com The Website provides useful information on Setting up a Business in the UAE and Oman. You can also download a FREE Company Formation Guide or follow us on Twitter to stay updated with our regular blog and update on doing business in UAE and theContinue reading "PRO PARTNER GROUP – NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH" Read more
Abu Dhabi: In order to cater to the needs of its growing population, at least 60,000 new private school seats must be created in the emirate of Abu Dhabi within the next five years, a top education official said in the capital on Monday. These seats will be used to accommodate the more than 280,000Continue reading "Abu Dhabi needs 60,000 new school seats." Read more
A recent decision by the UAE Cabinet Decision – No. 9 of 2015 – has effectively doubled the official fees for registering trademarks with the Ministry of Economy (MOE) trademark office (TMO) in the UAE. This marks a huge increase on what were already considered one of the highest places to register a Trademark inContinue reading "UAE Trademark registration fees are set to double" Read more
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ANZAC is an acroymn for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Saturday 25th April 2015 will mark 100 years since Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli. This was Australia’s first major military involvement during the First World War. As the sun rises around the world on Saturday, dawn services will be held to pay respect,Continue reading "ANZAC Day 2015" Read more
Dubai — Today officially marks the 2,020 day countdown to the opening of Expo 2020 Dubai — another milestone for the iconic event which will be held for the first time in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. The October 20, 2020, opening will welcome millions of visitors, countries and companiesContinue reading "2,020 days more for Dubai Expo 2020" Read more
Abu Dhabi — The UAE’s workforce has grown 10 per cent year-on-year in 2014 to 4.417 million, the strongest growth rate in 44 years, said the Ministry of Labour. “The ministry has issued approximately 1.212 million work permits over last year, which also witnessed the termination of work contracts for about 821,000 workers,” said HumaidContinue reading "UAE workforce expands 10% indicating strong growth rate" Read more
Dubai: Forecast of an across-the-board rent decline did not happen during the first three months of the year, as a number of tenants in Dubai continued to witness increases of as much as 5.74 per cent, a new report showed. Data compiled by real estate portal Bayut.com showed that the average rent for three-bedroom apartmentsContinue reading "Dubai rents increase in early 2015" Read more