Expo 2020 Dubai kicks off with the lavish opening ceremony Dubai opened its extravagant Expo2020 on Thursday with a flashy ceremony boasting fireworks and lights displays as it attempts to woo the world despite the pandemic. The domed Al Wasl Plaza, the centerpiece of the vast Expo site, was lit by spectacular projections as CrownRead more
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business setup in Abu Dhabi A new FDI(Foreign Direct Investment) license implemented by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) with 100% ownership of the business investors within the emirate. The FDI license targets businesses with capital ranging from Dh2 million to Dh100 million or even higher. This FDI license will create a positiveRead more
Saudi Arabia Eases Kafala System Restrictions on Foreign Workers Saudi Arabia has smoothened the “Kafala system” restrictions on migrant workers. Under this system, the lives of some 10 million workers are under their employer facilitating abuse and exploitation including forced labor, trafficking, and slavery-like conditions. Among other Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia has one of theRead more
Israel is open for business with the United Arab Emirates by following a surprise peace agreement to normalize relations Israel & UAE Are Tying Up For Business – The two states have built commercial and technological links, but with the arrival of a joint US-Israeli delegation on Monday they can now work together out inRead more
Ras Al Khaimah has given an exemption for certain commercial activities that affect by lockdown and other precautionary measures by giving a good reduction in the trade license renewal fees. They will also get full exemption from fines to incur during the lockdown. The new directives have taken measures to ensure the continuity of businessRead more
DIFC launches a new license for entrepreneurs as ‘Innovative License.’ BUSINESS LICENSE in dubai Another exciting move for startups, technology firms, and entrepreneurs. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has recently launched a new license as an ‘Innovation license” to fuel next-level creativity and innovation. BUSINESS LICENSE in dubai On Tuesday, the DIFC press release stateRead more
UAE Resident Visa expired in March and April must proceed with the renewal process immediately The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has decided to renew the residency visa and Emirates ID cards. This will conduct in phases according to the month of renewal. This will help implement social distancing at ICA centers as a precautionary measure in this pandemic.Read more
Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) which was implement by the Ministry of Finance under the UAE government in the Cabinet Ministry Resolution of 2019. Now it is decided to arrange the entire region with global standards in the prevention of Base Erosion and Profit/Income Shifting (BEPS). ESR will apply to nine relevant business activities as perRead more
On Thursday 12th March 2020, the council of the Dubai Government under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, presented a Dh1.5 billion economic stimulus package to support companies and business sectors in Dubai. This package is for theRead more
On Monday, January 6, 2020, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and the Ruler of Dubai announced a step towards making UAE the international tourist hub. Tourist Visa in dubai The announcement comes regarding the reconstructing of the tourist’s visa policy. Previous tourist visas to UAERead more
