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

On 29th February, 2016 a lunch took place between Links Group’s Founding Partner John Martin St.Valery, esteemed lawyers Jerry Parks of Taylor Wessing and Osama Hassan of Pinsent Masons, and reputable member of Dubai Courts, Mohamed Amin ...  more

The Qatari Ministry of Finance’s decision to launch a new website to announce all future government tenders is set to improve market transparency in the public procurement process. The website will be officially launched in June 2016 and ...  more

Last week Links Group were delighted to attend the ‘Knowledge Workshop – Understanding Iran’, hosted by the Australian Business Council Dubai. Held at the Oberoi Hotel in Business Bay, the event was presented by Gerard Seeber, the...  more

This year I had the pleasure of attending the 21st edition of the world famous Gulfood exhibition. Hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) the show attracted a record number of food industry groups, all with their eye on tapping into ...  more

Early 2016 has seen an increase in the number of inquiries and signed engagements for Links Group from companies that are either restructuring their current UAE entity or acquiring an existing company. Links Group has found that companie...  more

Although the introduction of VAT is a major shift in fiscal policy from a country widely recognised for its low tax status, we consider this a sign of a maturing market, with a diminishing natural resource, taking the long term seriously. ...  more

Links Group has strengthened its management team in Qatar with the appointment of Neil Wilson as Country Manager. The new appointment will support increasing demand from foreign investors to establish a commercial presence in the region. ...  more

In a region where the laws and regulations are different, relatively slim and diverse in comparison to the world’s key global markets, keeping track of any changes is essential in order to update a company’s legal database. One of th...  more