What exactly does it mean to outsource a service?
Outsourcing is most commonly known as “an agreement in which one company hires another company to be responsible for an existing internal activity”. For example if your company is un... more
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There has been a number of announcements from various UAE free zones in the last 18 months about the concept of dual licensing; but what is it and how can it benefit your UAE operation?
A dual licence allows a free zone registered compan... more
With the uncertainty over the potential impact of Brexit, companies may be looking at new jurisdictions into which to export their product or service.
One such attractive jurisdiction for foreign direct investment (FDI) is the UAE. Many ... more
What does WPS mean?
The Wage Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary transfer system that requires all companies to pay employee salaries via banks, UAE Exchange, or registered financial institutions. The system, developed by the... more
According to the World Bank’s influential ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings for 2017, the UAE has been listed as one of the world’s most improved economies ranked in 26th place. The new ranking has placed the UAE ahead of countries ... more
On Monday, 5th September Links Group hosted delegates on a UAE trade mission led by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the European Commission’s EAGLE ONE project. The event took place at Jumeirah Emirates Towers with ... 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
According to Arcadis, the leading global design & consultancy firm for natural and built assets, Qatar and the UAE rank second and third as the most attractive countries for infrastructure investment. Despite low oil prices in both coun... 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