How to register a company in Dubai from the UK
Dubai is emerging as an increasingly accessible jurisdiction for UK business registration, attracting not just large firms but a diverse range of entrepreneurs, including solo consultants, innovative startups, and growing SMEs. The process is more straightforward than many people expect. You don’t need to be a UAE resident, and in many cases, you don’t even […]
Can you work part-time in the UAE
The UAE’s large and thriving economy attracts entrepreneurs and businesspeople from the world over. With a host of benefits on offer, from low tax rates to quick and easy company formation, the UAE is a popular spot for all manner of work. When starting up out here, there are many options available. You could start […]
Kiosk license Dubai 2025 Guide
Dubai has a deserved reputation for bright lights, big buildings and even bigger businesses. Entrepreneurs from across the world head here to launch and grow their enterprises in one the most thriving and dynamic marketplaces in the world. While Dubai is a hub for established giants, the reality is that most businesses here don’t start […]
US and Europe pulling aid: the benefits for UAE
As widely reported in recent weeks, the US has now joined many European countries in slashing its overseas aid budget. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was put on notice in January when a 90-day freeze on aid payments came into effect after the new US administration announced plans to conduct a sweeping […]
How AI helps construction stay on budget
Managing construction budgets is complex. Projects often face cost overruns due to unforeseen challenges, inaccurate estimates, and general inefficiencies. So, what role can AI play in combating these challenges? According to a recent report, AI integration in construction, particularly in planning and resource management, is projected to yield up to a 20% productivity increase. That’s […]
Silver visa UAE: Everything you need to know
The UAE is home to one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse populations. People from all over the world head here to work, start businesses and take advantage of the incredible opportunities on offer in this part of the world. Should you wish to join them and relocate to the UAE, there are several […]
The rise of billion-dollar investment rounds and what it means for the future
Technology investment has entered a new frontier. Not so long ago, the landscape was punctuated by million-dollar rounds. Now, billion-dollar deals are becoming the norm. Fuelled by groundbreaking advances in deep tech, the quest for gargantuan levels of funding offers significant returns for those at the top, but what does it mean for the rest […]
Productivity drive: How KSA’s labour-market initiatives are delivering on the country’s strategic aims
Saudi Arabia’s monumental efforts to transform and future-proof its labour market continue to reap benefits for the economy. Government reforms, in line with the country’s strategic Vision 2030, are helping remap and redefine KSA’s workforce to produce a more productive, vibrant, technology-driven digital economy that promotes entrepreneurship, competition and foreign investment. With a high proportion […]
Nexus Point backed platform Encor Group acquires Creative Zone
Hong Kong and Dubai, 16 April 2025 – Creative Zone Group (“Creative Zone”, or the “Company”), a leading corporate service provider based in the UAE, has been acquired by Encor Group (“Encor”), a regional corporate, trust and fund services platform headquartered in Hong Kong. The transaction marks the second acquisition by Encor in the past […]
How small, hungry startups can make their mark on Dubai’s construction sector
Dubai’s relentless urban development and booming property and construction sector have been driven by government policy, a fast-growing and attractive economy and aspirational lifestyles. These have led inevitably to a growth in the UAE’s population. Combined with a very active investor and speculator market, demand for construction companies across all sectors, from infrastructure to niche […]
