Logistics

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 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...

Noor Takaful and CAFU sign partnership to bring essential services to your door

Noor Takaful | Ethical Insurance and CAFU signed a partnership virtually, giving their customers savings and service benefits that are geared towards helping customers keep their vehicles and insurance in top shape while society stays at home in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. As the lockdown mandate is lifted, this partnership will ensure that customers continue to save...

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...

Why South Africans Are Setting Up Business in Dubai

Government Incentives New business setup in Dubai and UAE by South Africans continues to be an important reciprocal strategy for people of both nations. The federal government has encouraged continued confidence shown in the economy and its potential with initiatives worth AED100 million launched that strengthen UAE-Africa business ties, including the latest announcement that 200 UAE golden...

SoftBank's SB Drive and Finnish Sensible 4 starting autonomous driving collaboration

Japanese SB Drive announces a collaboration with Finnish Sensible 4 on self-driving technology integration for autonomous shuttles. SoftBank's self-driving subsidiary, SB Drive, has started a collaboration with Finnish autonomous driving technology company Sensible 4. The primary purpose of the cooperation is to accelerate the implementation of autonomous shuttles in Europe and Japan and bring...

Is a Free Zone License Right for Me?

However, there are some things to consider before you settle on a free zone license in Dubai:  How much capital do you have? The biggest advantage of a free zone license in the UAE is that it saves businesses from paying most taxes, duties, and customs. Free zone companies are also not always required to rent or purchase office space, which further lowers their startup cost. Therefore,...

5 top sectors to watch out for in 2020

 So as 2020 approaches, here are the top industries that are definitely worth exploring for either investing in or starting a company, which will mostly increase your profits.   E-commerce  In a joint study of Dubai Economy and Visa, the UAE was hailed the fastest growing e-commerce market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with an expected annual growth increase of 23 percent...

GACHA Autonomous Shuttle-Bus wins the 2019 Beazley Transport Design of the year award

Sensible 4’s self-driving shuttle bus GACHA is the winner of the 2019 Beazley Design of the year award in the transport category. GACHA was designed in cooperation with Finnish Sensible 4 and Japanese MUJI and the design-work was led by the iconic designer Naoto Fukasawa. GACHA represents Fukasawa’s famous minimalist style. The Design Museum London revealed the winner of the prestigious Beazley...

Announcement: Bombay Shirt Company launches corporate collaborations

Do you feel that corporate dressing is changing and evolving?  Whether your company still needs formal suits or not, a smart dressing environment is evolving at the workplace as well as outside work.  But everyone still needs great shirts – only more so.   Bombay Shirt Company, Dubai, has launched corporate collaborations that will make your employees and teams happy.  The corporate...

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,...

Mainland or Free Zone - Which Company Setup is Better for You?

Our experts at Decisive Zone recommend listing down your requirements and preferences in terms of business scope, ownership, visa eligibility, and office space, among others. To help you identify what’s best for you, let us dig into how mainland and free zone differ based on those areas.   Business Scope   Mainland Being incorporated in the mainland means you have the freedom to conduct...

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,...

Bombay Shirt Company announces the true omnichannel custom shirt experience

  Retailers usually find it difficult to provide a seamless brand experience in the store as well as online.  Bombay Shirt Company delivers a beautiful omnichannel experience for custom made shirts across not two, but three channels – store, online and visiting stylist.  The brand does this by marrying contemporary technologies with old school tailoring techniques and mixing with it a passion...