EB-5 vs E2: Sounds like we are comparing fax machines, right? But these two programmes, are two of the best ways to attain residency in the United States. But that’s where similarities end. When considering either of these, it’s vital to understand their exact requirements along with...
Something may come from nothing. It takes hard work and commitment, 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 over 60% of the country’s GDP, and...
Among many after-effects of the UK’s 2016 referendum decision to leave the European Union, one of the most notable has been an explosion of interest in second citizenship. One survey last year found that 89% of Britons are interested in second citizenship in an EU country,...
Negotiation in business is an art. And like any form of communication, it’s also a delicate balance – one wrong turn and your objectives and reputation can be jeopardised and damaged. We can all recall failed negotiations and awkward interactions vividly; you may have experienced one...
The Knight Frank World Wealth Report 2017 reports the world’s super-wealthy spend over USD 2.4bn on second citizenship each year, with most demand coming from China, the Middle East, and Russia. Immigration amongst high-net-worth individuals is ‘strong and growing’, the report notes. Indeed, some of the...
In an enterprise hotbed like the UAE, where new businesses are launching all the time, the term startup can be misleading. Because while all startups are new businesses, not all new businesses are startups. This may seem pedantic but there are some essential differences between starting...
For entrepreneurs setting up shop in the UAE, there are two basic options; set up in a free zone or in the mainland. Many entrepreneurs establishing a business in the UAE for the first time choose the free zone option for the obvious benefits of 0%...
The European Union is the biggest economy in the world, accounting for one quarter of the world’s wealth (measured by GDP). It’s the leading global importer, exporter and investor and receives the most foreign investment and donates the most aid. Businesses in the EU’s single market...
Visa restrictions and lengthy passport queues. Holidays based on where you can go, not where you want to go. Delayed business meetings. Lack of privacy. Extensive customs processes. Or quick, painless travel wherever you want to go. Respect in every country you enter. Freedom without borders. For those lucky enough to...
Who wants to be a billionaire? According to the market-leading Wealth-X billionaire census there are nearly 2,400 billionaires in the world, with combined wealth of USD 7,400bn. It’s a select club. All the billionaires in the world would fit into four Boeing 747s with room to...
