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uMore, the AI-powered mental wellbeing tracker, becomes the first UAE based start-up accepted to TheVentureCity

  DUBAI, UAE (April 1, 2020) — Today, uMore announced it has joined, TheVentureCity's Product-Led Growth Program, an international venture acceleration program that focuses on product, growth and access to capital. uMore is a digital health screening and recommendation platform that uses machine learning and digital phenotyping to offer users accessible and personalised mental health care. The...

UAE homegrown Fitness brand GymNation partners with Heroes of Hope in support of People of Determination across the UAE

GymNation, the UAE’s leading gym operator, today announces the success of its partnership with inclusive sports community NPO, Heroes of Hope. The partnership was set up at the start of November 2020, to reaffirm GymNations focus on supporting UAE communities, by providing People of Determination the opportunity to excel through employment and access to fitness. The partnership comes in response...

An innovative accessory that minimize the need for hand sanitizing on daily basis and carry a message of “live ur life” has been invented and designed in UAE

Perhaps you have seen many door openers/button pressers in the market since the beginning of the pandemic that needs to get sanitized and cleaned after every time used, to be able to keep it in your bag or otherwise it won't fit the purpose of avoiding germs. However, hook on the other hand has been designed with a dynamic leather shield that helps the users not only minimize touching the...

An innovative accessory that minimize the need for hand sanitizing on daily basis and carry a message of “live ur life” has been invented and designed in UAE

Perhaps you have seen many door openers/button pressers in the market since the beginning of the pandemic, that needs to get sanitized and cleaned after every time used, to be able to keep it in your bag or otherwise it won't fit the purpose of avoiding germs. However, hook on the other hand has been designed with a dynamic leather shield that helps the users not only minimize touching the...

Ascots & Chapels Autumn/Winter 2020- 2021 Collection: Heritage Redefined

  Ascots and Chapels, the British luxury tailoring house that specializes in creating fine, personalized, and bespoke garments for discerning gentlemen; has always been at the forefront of shaping trends ever since they opened the business in 1871. Poised to transform the wardrobe into an artistic suite, they have infused traditional tailoring techniques with modern design principles in their...

Emirates Driving Institute wins RoSPA Award for fleet safety

Dubai, July 26, 2020: Emirates Driving Institute, based in Dubai, is celebrating its success after landing an internationally-recognized award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Emirates Driving Institute has received a RoSPA Fleet Safety Trophy for working hard to ensure its staff, customers, suppliers, contractors, and partners get home safely to their families at the end of...

License renewal – A guide to saving costs

 Choosing the right place Licensing regulations for businesses operating in Dubai’s free zones and its mainland are different. This is important information to know and understand, if you’re considering where to set up a business in the city, as regulations correspond to different advantages and limitations in each jurisdiction. This way you can make the right choice for revenue optimisation,...

One belt one road – How to take advantage of the changing market in Dubai

Another major international collaboration is Dubai’s partnership with China for ‘One Belt One Road’ (OBOR), an ambitious infrastructural endeavour that aims to revive its historic Silk Road trade network. The $900 billion initiative involves building roads, railways and shipping lines between China and more than 60 countries in Asia, Middle East, North Africa and Europe. It is said that the...

Why shareholder’s agreements are important in UAE

  Shareholders’ Agreements Provisions Shareholders’ agreements usually include some of the following provisions: Directors and management structure within a company setup Buying/ selling provisions A shareholder’s agreement may grant titles and management roles to one or more of the stakeholders in a company being setup in the UAE i.e.  to be a director on a board, or decide the composition...

Setting payment terms for your clients

When setting payment terms for your clients, here are a few things to keep in mind:   Set a reasonable payment schedule In the Middle East, a payment contract needs to comply with the laws of the UAE, or the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), if the parties opt-in to its jurisdiction. Whilst it is reportedly common for clients to push for a payment schedule with a three-to six-month...

How to invoice international clients

Here’s a few things to keep in mind for a new business startup when invoicing international clients:   List the details It is mandatory to issue an invoice for any product or service that is up for sale in the UAE. In addition to detailing the nature of the work, it also needs to include the following: -       Complete customer (name and address) and supplier information, including the...

How to create a company culture

These are all rather abstract questions, and tough to know the answers to before you actually start work, which can seem like a big risk. How do I know if I’ll succeed in a work environment I know next to nothing about?   If these are questions job seekers are thinking about, that’s a clear sign employers need to be thinking about responses if they want to attract the best applicants and build...

How do I navigate taxes in Dubai?

 As far as Dubai is concerned, the taxes owed by a business depends on the nature of its activities, geographical zone and trading partners. In UAE, it’s also important to know what kinds of tax concessions are currently being offered to foreign investors and startup founders. This can impact what kind of organisational structure and location you choose when you start a business in Dubai.   In...

Benefits of starting your business in Ramadan

However, this should not deter new entrepreneurs from opening a business in Dubai during the Holy Month. When examined closely, we see that the Ramadan routine actually brings with it certain strategic advantages for business owners. Below we examine just some of those benefits.     Ramadan offers opportunities to extend your network   For entrepreneurs who are new to Dubai and looking to...

5 Key tips to starting your company in Dubai

   Below are five things to remember when you are planning on setting up a business in Dubai:   1) Research your niche in the market:  Before starting your business in Dubai, research the market thoroughly. Study your niche and focus your business plan on how your company can tackle a pain point neglected by other businesses. Through your marketing, emphasise to your prospective clients that...

Decisive Zone – A startup catered to startups

 If you’re thinking of opening a startup business in Dubai, read on to learn how a professional startup-services provider, can help you along the way.   Business support New entrepreneurs starting up a business in the UAE for the first time, often need professional advice on how to make the right business decisions. As a UAE business set up advisory agency, Decisive Zone can play a significant...

How entrepreneurs overcome challenging times in Dubai

Discovering a niche Take, for instance, the case of Jon Richards, CEO of yallacompare.com, whose personal experience of feeling frustrated by the lack of easily available information about financial services back in 2011 led to his decision to launch a comparison website for the same. As he was driven by a hunch, Richards did not invest all his resources into a single big idea. Instead, he...