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Gateway's Dubai Business Events, Conferences, Tradeshows & Exhibition Guide - May 2022

Gateway Group has compiled the below guide for business events, conferences and exhibitions happening in Dubai in May 2022.

NEW - UAE's 10 Residency Options

There are now 10 UAE residency visa options, including employment visas, residency by investment, education visas and live visas.

UAE Overhauls Entry And Residency Visas

The UAE has announced a huge overhaul of its entry visa and residency options for expats to attract and retain talent, boost competitiveness

UAE Smashes Growth Expectations. Reinforces Economic Strength & Investor Confidence.

The UAE's GDP for 2021 smashed expectations growing 3.8%, reinforcing the strength of its economy and reflecting investor confidence.

Emirates ID to replace UAE residency visa in passports

From 11th April 2022, UAE residence visa stickers will no longer be stamped in passports. Emirates ID cards will contain visa status info.

Gateway's Dubai Business Events, Conference & Exhibition Guide - April 2022

Gateway Group's guide for business events, conferences and exhibitions happening in Dubai in April 2022.

Dubai SME members win government procurement contracts worth AED921.6 million

Last year, Dubai SME members won contracts worth AED921.6m via the Government Procurement Programme (GPP). Opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Dubai Launches 1st AI & Coding Licence

Discover how Dubai is positioning itself as the digital hub with the launch of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding licence.

Dubai Not As Affected By Inflation As Other Markets

With inflation adding economic pressures globally, Dubai is boasting that it is not currently as affected as other markets.

Why Crypto And Virtual Asset Businesses Need To Be In The UAE?

Abu Dhabi Global Market, the first to regulate VA activities. Now Dubai has a Virtual Assets Law. World-leading UAE, setting standards.

Are you doing business where people want to be?

Market insight into Dubai's development to be one of the world's most recognized locations, attracting investment, where people want to be

Federal Corporate Tax Is Coming To The UAE Next Year

Breaking news. Corporate tax will be introduced in the UAE from 1st June 2023 for mainland companies.

UAE Visas - Foreign Students Can Now Sponsor Family

Recently the UAE has overhauled its visa regulations. The latest announcement allows foreign students to sponsor their families.

Gateway's Dubai Events, Conference & Exhibition Guide 2021

Gateway Group has compiled its annual guide for business events, conferences and exhibitions in Dubai.

UAE Visa Renewal Regulations Updated. All You Need To Know…

The time frame for the automatic renewal of expired UAE residence visas after 1st March 2020 has been changed - check how this affects you!

Dubai Open Again - New Guidelines For Travelling To And From Dubai

Dubai expats can now return to Dubai and tourists can visit from 7th July 2020, but strict guidelines must be adhered to.

How To Make Yourself More Attractive To Prospective Employers In The UAE

It goes without saying your CV needs to standout when applying for a new job in the UAE, but is there more you could be doing?

How To Travel Back To Dubai - Latest Rules For UAE Residents

If you are a UAE resident stranded overseas due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, here are the latest rules for returning to Dubai.

What Visas Are Available In The UAE?

Expanding your business into the UAE? Understand what visas will be applicable to your employees in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

How Covid-19 Is Transforming Business in the UAE: The Hot Sectors to Watch

How Covid-19 is transforming business in the UAE, the hot sectors to watch and why choose the UAE for business.

UAE Midday Break Rules Apply from 15th June 2020

If any of your organisation's UAE-based employees work outside, you need to comply with the UAE's Midday Break rules to protect them.

What To Do If Your UAE Visa Has Been Cancelled During Covid-19

When UAE visas are cancelled, it can be a stressful time for expats as you have just 30 days to arrange a new visa or leave the UAE.

What To Do If Your UAE Visa Has Expired During COVID-19

What are the current regulations for UAE residents whose visas have expired during the COVID-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions?

How Will My Restaurant Recover After COVID-19?

Restaurants are among the worst affected by COVID-19. How will your restaurant recover? Have you got plans in place to get back on track?

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