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5 Simple Steps to Becoming Your Own Boss

1.    Plan Planning should ideally start whilst you’re still employed. This might feel like a challenge, but it’s also a good way to get a sense of the longer hours you’ll be spending to get your new business off the ground. Carve out some time each day to identify your business goals, how you want to introduce your new product or service to the market, and your revenue generation strategy. It’s...

External Approvals – How to Ensure Your Business is Set for Success

As a new business setup in Dubai, your company may need to apply for approvals from other government departments in order for your license to be issued and remain valid. It’s important to know what regulations you need to follow to meet the requirements to start a business in Dubai and how to fulfill them so that you don’t run the risk of getting shut down or paying costly fines – and so that...

Finland tops out its sustainable Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion

Finland has become one of the first countries to top out its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion. At a ceremony held at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, Finnish delegates, including Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Mika Lintilä, Commissioner General of Finland at Expo 2020 Dubai, Severi Keinälä, and Finland’s Ambassador to the UAE, Marianne Nissilä, hosted guests and provided a full construction update. ...

Outsourcing PRO work in Dubai

Each step of the business set up process in the UAE, from procuring the trade licenses to applying for employee visas, requires extensive coordination. Many entrepreneurs who are new to Dubai find it convenient to outsource the service of a Public Relations Officer or a PRO to do the paperwork on their behalf.   Experienced Knowledge Outsourcing the set-up processes to an experienced PRO is a...

Can You Sponsor Your Dependents in Dubai?

Thankfully, just like a company formation in Dubai sponsoring dependents in Dubai is generally a straightforward process, allowing families to relocate to the UAE together. Below are some requirements and points to consider when sponsoring dependents in Dubai.   Recent Changes  Family sponsorship is now more accessible than ever before. As of July 2019, an expat may sponsor their spouse and...

Does your startup need to register for Value Added Tax in the UAE?

Such a positive response is pivotal for the UAE government in enforcing a conscientious act of responsible entrepreneurship along with the foremost objective to diversify the country’s resources.  Entrepreneurs have now become more cautious and compliant on their tax obligations because failure to do so puts their businesses in a critical position. And while existing companies may have already...

Is a mainland business license in Dubai right for me?

In this article, we discuss whether a mainland business license in Dubai is right for your business. Generally speaking, when setting up a business in Dubai, new entrepreneurs and SMEs choose a free zone because they allow 100% foreign ownership, are largely industry-specific, and offer certain advantages, like business incubators and advisory services. However, many business owners do consider...

Saudi Arabia Ramp Up to Drive GCC construction

Key Highlights The GCC Projects market grew by 5% YoY in 2019 YoY project announcement and completion in the GCC increased by 4% and 3% respectively UAE leads in projects awards across the GCC Saudi Arabia energy sector grew by 24% YoY, while Oman’s grew by 23% YoY The GCC construction market is estimated at USD 2.5 trillion, with over 25,000 active projects at the end of the...

Transforming Financial Services Compliance for The Digital Age

United MakGroup Technologies LLC Joins Verint Financial Compliance Partner Program    Dubai, UAE, February 2, 2020 – United MakGroup Technologies LLC, a leading mission critical technology solutions specialist in the Middle East with domain expertise in banking and financial institutions, today announced it has joined a financial compliance partner program created by Verint® Systems Inc....

Grand Plaza Mövenpick launches the ultimate 5-star ‘LOVE is in the Alps staycation’ for only AED 449 per person

Offering a romantic escape, Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City redefines the staycation concept into a fascinating and luxurious ‘LOVE is in the Alps’ experience. Dubai, UAE, 30 January 2020 – Love is in the fresh winter air for all couples at Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City! Count on our luxurious hospitality expertise for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway with our ‘LOVE is in the Alps’ package...

B·U·T Dubai the regional leading digital production agency opens the doors to its experience center: the BUT.gallery

B·U·T is known for creating exceptional user journeys, and now they have opened a space for collaboration with local artists to create an immersive experience through the artists’ work. The gallery will exhibit distinct artwork woven into an interactive journey for visitors. Beginning February 1st, you can be one of the first to enjoy this unique experience. Wim Bonjean, BUT’s CCT explains:...

Why Operate Your Dubai Business Remotely?

Today, business operations are globalised more than ever before and offices are increasingly becoming virtual spaces. Company staff, for example, can be outsourced and situated anywhere in the world, whilst still meeting deliverables from different time zones. But why choose a business setup in Dubai? We explore several great reasons and advantages below when considering a company setup in Dubai....

لماذا يفشل معظم متداولي الفوركس، وكيف يمكنك تجنّب ذلك بالاستعانة بأدوات “كيو ايت تريد” التعليمية؟

  فهم السّوق تترافق التغيّرات التي تشهدها سوق العملات مع فرص جديدة، والأهم من ذلك أنّها تترافق كذلك مع مخاطر جديدة. ولا بدّ للمتداول من أن يعرف سوق العملات ويفهمها، وأن يُشارك عندما يكون ثمّة اتّجاه محدّد. قد تترتّب على عدم فهم السوق نتائج كارثية بالنسبة إلى المتداول. لكن عبر اتّباع عمليّة تعليم مكثّفة، يتمكّن معظم المتداولين الناجحين من التخطيط للمستقبل والاستعداد له، ونادرًا ما تفاجئهم...

Why most forex traders fail, and how you can avoid that with Q8 Trade’s education tools?

Market Understanding As the currencies market changes, it comes with new opportunities, but most importantly new risks. The currencies market is something a trader needs to learn, to understand and to join when a trend is defined. Not understanding the market can be fatal for a trader. By following a strict education process, most successful traders plan ahead and are rarely surprised by market...

YaLLa Esports ترعى دوري PRO EU PUBGM للفرق العرب

‏▪ تمكنت YaLLa Esports ‏من رعاية دوري PRO EU PUBGM المقدم من شركة الألعاب الشهيرة Tencent ‏لتتيح الفرصة لعشر فرق عربية للتنافس ضد مجموعة من نخبة الفرق الأوروبية. ▪ ‏ ‏تدور أحداث هذا الدوري خلال شهر يناير حيث يتنافس مجموعة من أقوى الفرق العربية مثل YaLLa Esports و Arab Madness و SNP و غيرها ‏ضد نخبة من الفرق الأوروبية مثل Team Unique الفائز ببطولة PMSCWC التي أقيمت في الرياض و فرق أخرى مثل Myth و...

YaLLa Esports Sponsors PUBGM League for 10 MENA Teams

YaLLa Esports is sponsoring a PUBG Mobile scrim league that will help 10 MENA teams improve by playing with top European organizations The league will span the entirety of the month of January and will feature the best EU teams with the addition of top Arab teams invite by YaLLa. The qualifiers will be played between 11 and 17 January with the semies and finals going from 22nd  till the 1st of...

What You Can Do with a Salon License in Dubai

The perfect haircut is the finishing touch on any professional or evening look. Customers are looking for neat, sharp options for their workday, meetings, and networking events. And they’re also looking to get their hair ‘done’ for special occasions, such as dinners, parties, and weddings. Much like fashion, there are haircut and hairstyle trends that change and update as trends shift in the...

جيتي تسجل أول ظهور مثير لها في سباق الشرق الأوسط في إف 3 دبي وأبو ظبي

  20 يناير 2020: مسقط، سلطنة عمان: اختتمت "إطارات جيتي" جولتها الافتتاحية في الشرق الأوسط في حلبة مرسى ياس البحرية الشهيرة بأبو ظبي- بعد المشاركة التي تمت في الأسبوع الماضي في دبي أتودروم- حيث يقام سباق  الفورمولا 3 الآسيوي في المنطقة لأول مرة. ظهرت جميع السيارات تحمل العلامة التجارية "جي تي" و "جي تي كومبت جي تي آر 1" التي استطاعت التفوق في المنافسة الكبرى رغم ظروف السباق الصعبة.   تعمل...

GITI RECORDS SENSATIONAL MIDDLE EAST RACING DEBUT IN F3 DUBAI AND ABU DHABI ACTION

20 January 2020: Muscat, Oman: Giti Tire completed its inaugural Middle East tour at the world-famous Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit – following last week’s action at the Dubai Autodrome. Bringing Formula 3 Asian Championship action to the region for the first time, all vehicles featured Giti branding and GitiCompete GTR1 tires, which were able to excel with top competition and challenging racing...