Industry Updates across the GCC

In this article we look at the options for redundancy and the use of the Virtual Labour Market in accordance with UAE Labour Law and the new Ministerial Resolution No. 279, 2020. The Virtual Labour Market platform should assist UAE companies in enhancing the flexibility of transfer and reducing operational burdens of the establishments that have surplus employees. Read more

Are you a business that wishes to work with ADNOC and looking to register as a company to be visible on the ADNOC Supplier List? The ADNOC vendor registration is a process which qualifies vendors and providers who wish to work within ADNOC and appear on their list of suppliers. During the procedure, ADNOC carefully select who they wish to work with - therefore there are some key considerations you must think about before starting the registration process. Read more

During the current Covid-19 restrictions many UAE companies are struggling to deal with the various issues surrounding employee leave arrangements and the various options for handling staffing matters at this time. Read more

A Trading Company in the UAE is defined as a business which supplies or distributes various types of products to consumers, businesses or the government. Generally Trading Companies can be categorised into two broad groups: Retailers who sell to the general public and Importers or Wholesalers who hold stock and deliver products to other businesses, who in turn sell those products to the public. Read more

A Trading Company in the UAE is defined as a business which supplies or distributes various types of products to consumers, businesses or the government. Generally Trading Companies can be categorised into two broad groups: Retailers who sell to the general public and Importers or Wholesalers who hold stock and deliver products to other businesses, who in turn sell those products to the public. Read more

The Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) has announced the introduction of dual licensing enabling DMCC firms to extend their activities in the UAE mainland by seeking an additional license from the Department of Economic Development (DED). But what does this mean in practice and how do you set up a Dual Licence from DMCC. We discuss the key points and steps in this article. Read more

As companies in the UAE begin to search for more efficient and cost-effective ways to manage their business during COVID-19, there has never been a better time to consider outsourcing you Corporate PRO Service to support your company’s operational, admin and HR requirements. Read more

MOHRE now requires companies to register any temporary changes to employment arrangements, such as unpaid leave or salary reductions, through the MOHRE system using a Temporary Supplementary Annex. The MOHRE has reiterated that employers must ensure they have filed documents indicating consent from both parties of these changes to employment arrangements. Read more

As we begin to adapt to a new way of life during the Corona Virus pandemic, working from home and managing daily life routine from the click of an app has never been more popular. Whether we are ordering our daily shopping online or purchasing personal products and services, we are now adapting to a lifestyle that demands the need for ecommerce platforms. Read more

The positive list provided under UAE FDI Law to allow 100% Foreign Ownership has now been issued by the UAE Cabinet and has come into effect. This is a significant development for foreign companies that are interested in setting up and companies that are already established in the UAE. We discuss the key points, requirements and the application and set up process in this article. Read more