DMCC partnered with Dubai FDI to host a forum today under the theme Advancing the Dubai-China Relationship Through Trade, as part of the fifth edition of Dubai Investment Week 2019. DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and...
New initiatives aim to make Dubai a global art destination. Artists, authors and innovators will soon be able to apply for the UAE's first long-term cultural visa. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, after a meeting with the...
The UAE is one of the most popular destinations for expats in the world, and securing permanent residency here is not only attractive but simple as well. Whether it’s lavish Dubai, cosmopolitan Abu Dhabi, culture-crazy Sharjah or any other of the UAE’s seven emirates that strikes...
I frequently have clients asking me about setting up in UAE, but they are unsure if they want a UAE offshore company, or a UAE onshore company, the IBC vs the FZCO. Two very different offerings, but they can also work together for greater benefits. Some history...
Something may come from nothing. It takes hard work and commitment, and perhaps a little luck - but it can happen. At the end of 2015, there were 350,000 SMEs in the UAE, providing jobs to over 86% of the private sector. They accounted for...
The UAE has been one of the most popular destinations for expats and business people for many years – and that reputation is still growing. This can be partially attributed to the UAE government's many favourable business & visa initiatives launched earlier this year, but...
The UAE has been one of the most popular destinations for expats and businesspeople for a while – and that reputation is only growing, thanks to several recent government initiatives. Andrew Staples, Chief Business Reporter for Gulf News, recently wrote a special report on these changes,...
Ask entrepreneurs in the UAE what they most need to upscale their business and the majority are likely to say ‘finance’. Sourcing finance in the early stages of growth is fundamental in taking a company to the next level. It helps business owners to avoid...
Your business is booming, profit is increasing, your company is growing. It’s an exciting time. So is it now time to look at global markets? Today we examine the practical steps you can take to prepare for the challenges ahead. Signs you’re ready to go global While all businesses...
Fear can be a paralysing experience for anybody, and entrepreneurs are not immune. Many would-be business founders actually never take the leap into entrepreneurship, for fear of what might happen. But is fear a barrier to success or a motivator? With the right guidance, potential entrepreneurs can identify and isolate...