James Swallow speaks to Gulf Business Magazine about how Ramadan can affect business With summer already here, Ramadan is upon us. As well as a time of fasting, celebrating and connecting with friends and family, the month is also an exciting time for businesses to connect with their clientele too. Each Ramadan, consumerism inContinue reading "James Swallow speaks to Gulf Business Magazine about how Ramadan can affect business" Read more
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Pro Partner Group have launched Green Ramadan for the second year running and have teamed together with 4 guest judges so you can win prizes for supporting the environment. Simply click on the link below for your chance to win one of 4 fantastic prizes; Link Prizes A family Day Pass at Saadiyat Beach ClubContinue reading "Win prizes for supporting the environment" Read more
Abu Dhabi Week interview Sovereign PPG about the Green Ramadan initiative they have launched As the month of giving, Ramadan is about charity and making a positive contribution. It’s with this in mind that one Abu Dhabi-based company is determined to give back to the environment. The #greenramadan competition, hosted by company formation service SovereignContinue reading "Abu Dhabi Week interview Sovereign PPG about the Green Ramadan initiative they have launched" Read more
Whether you’re observing Ramadan in the traditional sense, or just as a bystander this year, Sovereign PPG has launched a pretty ingenious and unique way of giving back this month with the #GreenRamadan campaign. We spoke with James Swallow, the Commercial Director and creator of this initiative. What made you start the greenramadan campaign? I came up with the #greenramadanContinue reading "Sovereign PPG launched the Green Ramadan initiative for the 2nd year" Read more
Contrary to common belief, 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, business is slower but it certainly doesn’t stop. Like most things,Continue reading "Sovereign PPG’s article in Capital Magazine" Read more
How to set up a business in the UAE Firstly, there are certain key questions to ask from the outset and these answers will dictate the best method of setting up a company in the UAE: What is your activity and where are your target market? Do you need a physical presence, are you sellingContinue reading "How to set up a business in the UAE" Read more
Dubai new paid parking tariffs and timings will come into effect from Saturday May 28, 2016 as the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) restructured system becomes active. The new paid hours will be from 8am to 10pm, without any break in the afternoon, applicable to all zones across the city. However, a change in tariff, which comes intoContinue reading "New parking tariffs, timings begin Saturday" Read more
What does the Uae’s new CCL No.2 of 2015 mean for existing companies? The New Commercial Companies Law (NCCL) No.2 introduces a number of changes that impact existing LLC’s in the UAE. As a company that is already trading here, you have 1 year from the effective date of this law (30th June 2015), toContinue reading "What does the UAE’s new Companies Law CCL No.2 of 2015 mean for existing companies?" Read more
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What’s it like working during Ramadan in UAE? Contrary to many opinions in the region, business does not stop during Ramadan. We asked James Swallow of Sovereign PPG what’s it like for everyone working during the Holy month. He told us “We often hear stories where people are super busy in the lead up toContinue reading "Sovereign PPG director, James Swallow, talks to Abu Dhabi Paddy about what it is like to working during Ramadan." Read more