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The Tajer Licence (or ‘Trader’ Licence) in Abu Dhabi was introduced last year, allowing Emiratis to establish businesses across 100 different business activities without usual requirement to rent a minimum 15 sqm commercial office. This scheme, aimed to ease business set up and reduce set up costs for small businesses and ‘freelancers’. This ‘Trader’ orContinue reading "Abu Dhabi expands company ‘Tajer Licence’ to boost economic growth" Read more

Company formation in Dubai Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting and developed business hubs, with a hugely diversified and dynamic Economy. This cosmopolitan city has seen huge growth across many sectors and the government have continued to invest in strategic infrastructure and transportation projects to support the development. Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC) hasContinue reading "Company formation in Dubai" Read more

Over the next three years, economic growth will be accelerated in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, with the approval of a Dh50 billion stimulus package. Announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the package will aim to transform the ease of doing business as well as bringing a wealth of benefits to investors and those seekingContinue reading "Abu Dhabi Dh50 Billion Economic Package" Read more

Major Positive update from the UAE government overnight: Mohammed bin Rashid: The Cabinet will follow up on the package of stimulus and economic, legislative and procedural facilities in the country to reach the best business environment globally. The Council of Ministers announces the abolition of mandatory bank guarantee for the recruitment of workers and replacingContinue reading "Major Positive update from the UAE government overnight." Read more

Setting up a company in Abu Dhabi Establishing a business in Abu Dhabi typically follows the same key stages, however, there are nuances to be applied to individual business sectors. Step 1: Determine the legal form and activities of the business Step 2: Register the trade name and obtain the initial approval Step 3: ArrangeContinue reading "Setting up a company in Abu Dhabi" Read more

Working Part Time in the UAE In effort to improve worker mobility in the UAE, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced the Part-Time Employment Contract system, allowing Emiratis and expatriates to legally work for two or more employers at the same time, after obtaining the relevant work permit. Employees will beContinue reading "Working Part-Time in the UAE" Read more

>> Ramada Working Hours: Doing Business and Supporting Employees during Ramadan Business during Ramadan in the UAE It is important to understand that Ramadan will have an impact on both business owners and expatriates living and working within the UAE. It is therefore imperative for companies and employers to be well informed on etiquette asContinue reading "Business during Ramadan in the UAE" Read more

Dubai Blockchain This month, the UAE Government announced that over 50 per cent of federal transactions would be powered by blockchain technology by 2021 (Khaleej Times 2018), making Dubai the world’s first blockchain powered government. Dubai is heavily investing in its future and dedicating resources to blockchain technology, which will in turn help the countryContinue reading "The Dubai Blockchain Strategy" Read more

Setting up a Fitness Club in Abu Dhabi With a growing population and a high percentage of expats, the UAE market has encouraged national as well as international fitness companies to invest in the market. In 2016, the fitness industry in the UAE was estimated to be worth $380m in 2016, according to research firm,Continue reading "Setting up a Fitness Club in Abu Dhabi" Read more

Expo 2020: l’impact sur les entreprises aux Émirats Arabes Unis Russian >> English >> L’Expo mondiale a historiquement ouvert la voie à une forte croissance économique au sein de son pays d’accueil, mais pour les Émirats Arabes Unis, l’Expo 2020 détient une plus grande signification puisque Dubaï devient la première ville à accueillir un telContinue reading "Expo 2020: l’impact sur les entreprises aux Émirats Arabes Unis" Read more