As part of the gradual lifting of restrictions imposed in Qatar as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and based on Qatar’s travel policy announced previously, new travel policies will come into effect from 01 August.
Qatar will begin r... more
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Businesses often think about outsourcing purely in terms of cost savings, but outsourcing can do more than just lower expenses. As your business grows, outsourcing can be a way to promote innovation, disrupt your industry, and access new sk... more
The UAE Cabinet has approved various amendments to decisions related to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship. These changes include the reactivation of fees and fines for UAE visa services.
The UAE Cabinet announced that a ... more
Ensuring good governance in volatile markets
During what many see as an unprecedented time, and along with the current volatile markets numerous organisations rely on a strong level of corporate governance to mitigate the ongoing risks t... more
UAE FDI Law – 100% foreign ownership and what it could mean to businesses in the UAE
In 2019 the UAE Government took steps to relax the foreign investment law, allowing 100% foreign ownership in a number of sectors. The measure was int... more
Since Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) were put in place a number of updates were issued by the Regulatory Authorities on the filing method and deadlines for submitting each respective ESR notifications. Below is a summary of the regula... more
When establishing a business in the UAE, there are a number of factors to take into consideration when deciding on the company structure you will use. Many individuals are unsure of which type of license they will need to conduct business i... more
What exactly is outsourcing?
Outsourcing is the practice of using a third party contractor to carry out a certain business function rather than carrying out that function in-house. Many companies have been outsourcing their business func... more
The UAE is made up of many expats and while Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken across the seven Emirates. Often documents will originate in another language and will need to be translated into Arabic before they can b... more
Whether you are setting up a new business in the UAE, applying for an employment visa or sponsoring your family there are a wide range of documents that need to be presented in support of these processes.
You’ll no doubt have heard the... more