The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued a new decree that will take effect from October 2016, to ensure employees’ wages are fully paid within a period not exceeding 10 days from the due date registered in the Wages P... more
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Translations are an essential element to many businesses in the UAE. The country is home to many foreign residents and companies and a significant number do not read and write Arabic. Also, it is often the case that documents originate in a... more
During the first half of 2016 we have witnessed many notable changes from the UAE’s Ministry of Labour and Immigration Department. New rules have been implemented to help companies forge a stronger relationship between employers and worke... more
The Department of Naturalization and Residency (DNRD – Immigration Department) has recently announced changes to the ‘visa on arrival’ regulations for European passport holders.
Holders of all European passports residing in the Eur... more
Investors based in the UAE are set to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) diversification and privatisation programmes. According to the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, KSA aims to double annual inflows of foreign direct investm... more
Qatar’s economic diversification strategy continues to create foreign investment opportunities across its burgeoning retail market, despite the sustained low oil prices.
According to Alpen Capital, the Qatari retail market is expected ... more
At Links Group we are of the view that the UK’s decision to exit the European Union is unlikely to impact British-owned companies operating in the UAE. Why? Because the UAE remains one of the UK’s most important trade partners with the ... more
According to the Federal Customs Authority (FCA), the direct non-oil trade in the UAE totalled AED 269.5 billion during the first quarter of 2016. This included AED 166.1 billion worth in imports, AED 46.8 billion in exports and AED 56.6 bi... more
This year marks yet another milestone in the history of our company as we celebrate our 10th anniversary in Qatar. Our success over the last 10 years truly mirrors the growth story of Qatar and we anticipate that the next decade will see si... more
On the 12th May 2016 members of the Links Group team attended the Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards as the company was shortlisted for the ‘Legal Counsel of the Year’ category. The awards aim to recognise exceptional achievement by p... more