How to redomicile or relocate your existing company to the UAE – 2026 guide
Relocating an existing business to the UAE in 2026 can be done either by transferring the legal registration of the current entity into the UAE or by setting up a new UAE company and moving operations across. The better option depends on how your company is structured today, where it’s currently registered, and what you […]
How retail founders can validate a business idea before investing heavily
If you’re a retail founder, figuring out when to go all-in on the investment can be a daunting task. One of the biggest mistakes is committing capital too early when the idea hasn’t been properly tested. In a major retail centre like the UAE, there will be significant upfront costs, including rent, fit-outs, staffing, and […]
How to start and grow a business in Qatar
From Setup To Scale A practical founder’s roadmap for launching, building, and growing in Qatar. In the global race to attract founders, Qatar has quietly moved from emerging to intentional. Over the past few years, the country has invested heavily in infrastructure, innovation, and business frameworks designed not just to attract companies, but to help […]
How to Start a LegalTech Firm in Dubai (2026)
Starting a LegalTech firm in Dubai in 2026 involves a clear, structured setup process. Founders must define their activity, choose the right jurisdiction, reserve a trade name, obtain the appropriate license, secure workspace, open a corporate bank account, and apply for residency visas where required. Dubai has quietly become one of the more innovative markets […]
Employee share ownership plans in UAE: Explained
Employee share ownership plans in the UAE are structured equity or equity-linked arrangements that give employees a stake in the long-term success of a business, rather than rewarding performance through salary alone. In practice, more UAE companies are turning to ESOPs because hiring and retention have changed. Senior talent, technical specialists, and leadership hires increasingly […]
Dubai Unified Licence: Everything you need to know
The Dubai Unified Licence is a Dubai government framework that gives businesses a single, standard commercial identity across the emirate. It applies to companies licensed on the mainland and in free zones, consolidating their core records under a single reference point. Previously, business data often resided in parallel systems. A company’s details could appear one […]
Certificate of Good Standing in Dubai: 2026 guide
A certificate of good standing in Dubai is obtained by confirming that a company is properly registered, fully compliant with its regulatory obligations, and in good standing with the authority that issued its license before submitting a formal request for certification. The certificate is an official confirmation that a business is operating legally at a […]
How to get a VARA license in Dubai: Step-by-step guide
You can get a VARA license in Dubai by clearly defining what your virtual asset business actually does, selecting the right jurisdiction and setup structure, preparing the required compliance and risk frameworks, submitting an application to VARA, meeting provisional approval conditions, and completing final licensing before launching operations. Dubai’s approach to virtual assets has never […]
The importance of face-to-face marketing in a time of content deluge
There’s no doubt that social plays a huge role in modern marketing. In fact, for many it’s the default growth engine. There’s a seamlessness to it that’s attractive to marketing teams – you can inform, engage and convert all in the same place, often without the user even leaving the page. But there’s a problem. […]
Mainland business ownership transfer in Dubai: 2026 DET guide
A mainland business ownership transfer in Dubai follows a clear but formal sequence: the partners agree to the change, approval is secured from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the Memorandum of Association is updated and notarized, government fees are settled, and a new trade license is issued reflecting the revised ownership. What this […]