Although the end of the first quarter brings a degree of uncertainty in what remains an unpredictable global economy, we are seeing that while there is dampened interest in the volume of businesses interested in entering the UAE, those that... more
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Before the UAE Government introduced the new UAE Commercial Companies Law (Law No. 2 of 2015), the only option an entrepreneur had was an unlimited liability sole partnership. As such, the inherent risk factors associated with running a sma... more
Over the past 18 months, Links Group has become increasingly involved with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Special Purpose Company (SPC) transactions in the UAE and GCC. They continue to be a popular vehicle for cross-border, ... more
When council resolution number 46 of 2014 was issued to regulate the connection of small-scale solar energy to Dubai’s power grid, there was initial uncertainty amongst the solar industry as to how the resolution would be implemented and,... more
Links Group was awarded with the ‘Best Small Business’ accolade at the inaugural FinanceME Business Vision Awards for its continuous development as a top performing SME. The award was accepted by myself and John Highfield, Group Finance... more
This month I had the pleasure of attending the British Business Group & Northern Emirates (BBG) ‘Membership Uncut’ event, hosted at the Hilton Hotel in JBR. As Platinum Sponsors of the BBG, Links Group had a dedicated table at this ... more
The updated regulations to the new Federal Law 2 of 2015 concerning Commercial Companies (the new Act) are set to improve corporate governance by strengthening the legal and regulatory landscape of doing business in the region.
Corporate... more
On the 16th March 2016 Links Group was presented with the Partners Forum Award 2016 by the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) for its strategic partnership with the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI).
The event t... more
In 2006 Links Group expanded to Qatar, as market entry was the next logical step following Dubai given the fast pace at which the market was evolving.
With one of the most promising project markets and under the pressure of an immovable ... more
Since it was founded in 1971, the United Arab Emirates has developed exponentially from a regional trading hub, predominately in the pearl industry, to one of the largest economies in the GCC with a well-planned economic diversification str... more