Several incentives have been unveiled to encourage UAE nationals to join the private sector including salary top-ups and unemployment benefits
Adopting a robust governance framework offers a roadmap for businesses to move forward
The Gulf state will expand economic ties with countries including South Korea, Indonesia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Turkey
The UAE has meticulously crafted its position as a startup hub, and similar to any venture, the path to reach the top has not been easy. In an exclusive, business setup company Virtuzone’s leaders elaborate on why they are convinced by its proposition
A new green visa has been launched to offer more flexibility to expats in the UAE
The project announcements will commence on September 5
As Uzbekistan hosts its first-ever independent pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, the country’s ambassador to the UAE Bakhtiyor Ibragimov reveals why he is confident about stronger ties with the UAE
The fifth edition of the biennial China-Arab States Expo was held in China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region from August 19-22
Fund III raised capital commitments from leading pension plans, endowments, insurance plans, government institutions, family offices and private equity firms
It will be extended automatically and at no additional cost
The OPEC member posted record $36bn budget deficit in 2020
The country had earlier banned the issuance of work permit renewals for expatriates aged 60 who do not hold university degrees
The Taliban swept through Afghanistan in a matter of weeks, taking world leaders by surprise as they entered a vacuum created by departing US and NATO forces
Prominent Israeli leaders voice their thoughts on the major changes they have seen in the last year
Events that are the leaders in their sector will probably recover quicker as customers will reduce the number of exhibitions they attend, opines Andy White, senior vice president, dmg events
It issued 478 licenses in Q1 2021, a 36 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year
Spending on health and social development rose 20 per cent
The new licences will cover 604 activities across many fields including accounting, training and consultancy
A Purchasing Managers’ Index compiled by IHS Markit rose to 54 in July from 52.2 in the previous month
It follows the establishment of a task force led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development which coordinated its efforts with over 20 government entities
The resolution is intended to stimulate economic growth, promote competitiveness, lower living costs, and support investors
Its total revenue grew 3.4 per cent to Dhs2.644bn compared to Dhs2.557bn in H1 2020
Kuwait residents with valid iqamas can return to the country provided they have received one of four approved vaccines
Large gatherings continue to be banned, and those not vaccinated will have restricted entry in certain areas
Business setup and licence renewal fees have been reduced to Dhs1,000
Physical and mental well-being has declined for many since the onset of the global pandemic
All commercial activities and the movement of individuals and vehicles are banned during the Eid Al Adha holidays
The sovereign credit rating was cut one level to A+ from AA-
The emirate has restricted movement between midnight and 5am daily and reduced operating capacity at malls, gyms and restaurants
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