Environment and nature

Paw Pack Launches its Customizable Themed Gift Box Subscription for Cats and Dogs

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, August 3, 2020: Paw Pack announced the launch of its innovative subscription pet gift box services specially designed for cats and dogs. The first of its kind in the region, Paw Pack will provide pet owners each month with a selection of treats, toys and other fun goodies that are curated to a surprise box with only the best quality products from local suppliers that...

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...

Creativity and Sustainability at a Young Age

Dear Recipient, Warm Greetings from Iris, it has come to my notice that you had a brief look at our Press Release for Iris, I will be happy to run you through the credentials of our brand, and how we are looking at making a Change in the Fashion scenario using Sustainable practices, which will help our environment stay protected. I have mentioned more details about Iris below for your reference...

Breathing Life into Desert Sand with high Water Retention

If technology is employed correctly, it is a distant perception that even flowers can bloom in deserts. Rechsand’s Anti-Seepage Breathable Sand is one such unique innovation that will allow desert areas such as the Saharas or the UAE to grow abundant and lush foliage and greenery. The innovative sand retains water and allows free air circulation, thus creating an optimally wet soil environment...

Yes Full Circle’s Proteco division unveils pioneering integrated brand protection and zero waste facility in Dubai

Yes Full Circle’s Proteco division officially launched a pilot plug and play facility that provides integrated brand protection, secure destruction and closed loop/zero landfill recycling solutions.   The facility uses proprietary technology to provide full traceability to confirm and validate the entire destruction and recycling process (a global first). The audit trail is stored on Green...

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...

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...

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...

How to implement the perfect employee incentive scheme

Business startups in the UAE tend to offer two main kinds of incentives to employees: cash bonuses and stock ownership.    Cash bonuses  Simply put, cash bonuses are pre-set payments that are awarded to employees when their performance empowers the company to fulfil certain objectives. Some companies choose to offer annual bonuses to staff; others stagger payments over a more extended time...

Should I hire foreign employees or local nationals in UAE?

Therefore, when starting a new company in Dubai, entrepreneurs have to choose between the time-tested strategy of hiring foreign jobseekers or offer the same opportunities to the local talent, while availing the government concessions that come with hiring them.  For entrepreneurs setting up a business in the UAE, below are some factors to consider when hiring expats over Emiratis:  Additional...

Why entrepreneurs are changing the face of Dubai

Let’s look at how Dubai has evolved with this transition.    A vibrant business sector   Dubai has come a long way since its oil-dependent days prior to the 1970s. Where once more than half of its GDP was derived from the oil industry, this percentage has now declined to less than 1%.    Today, Dubai owes its growing GDP to a number of different industries, including wholesale and retail...

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...

A piece of the action: SAY Studio advises hoteliers how to stay ahead in 2020

Matthew Sexton, Managing Director and Partner at SAY Studio says: “To stay ahead in a fast-moving industry like hospitality means never becoming complacent. Today’s trends are tomorrow’s history; the smart thing to do is to constantly evaluate your offering.” Sexton and American-Emirati Laila Al-Yousuf, Design Director and Partner, highlight the three fundamental focus areas for hoteliers to...

How to start a business in a UAE Free Zone

The free zones in the UAE can be categorised into two groups—industry-specific and general-purpose. Here's to give you an idea:   Industry-Specific Free Zone Industry-specific free zone specialises to only particular or interrelated sectors. Examples of these free zones are Dubai Internet City and Silicon Oasis, which are specifically designed for the IT and innovation industries. Or, Dubai...

How to structure the perfect business plan for success

Now, it doesn’t mean that you have to perfect your business plan from the get-go. A well-written business plan requires time and effort, and it keeps evolving as you learn and understand more about your business, your market, and ultimately, yourself.   However, even how important a business plan is, some entrepreneurs today still underestimate its relevance to achieving business success. And...

How to protect your company from the pitfalls of a startup

If you are a startup company, there is always a phase of trial and error. At this stage, learning from your own mistakes and of others is pivotal to your growth as it is an opportunity to discover a more effective business approach. It allows you to change your perspective and have a deep awareness of what your business needs to thrive.   However, without the right strategy or external support,...