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We have been blogging about business setup, licensing and visas in th UAE, since 2014. We aim publish detailed blog posts to help you understand the intricacies of company formation on the mainland and in the free zones; and, the responsibilities that come with employing staff; so you can make informed business decisions.

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UAE Weekly News Roundup 27/12/20

UAE Economy to grow 2.5% in 2021. Discover all the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade and economy headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Update

UAE Weekly News Roundup 20/12/20

5 Abu Dhabi agriculture projects worth AED524m. Discover the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Roundup.

UAE Weekly News Roundup 13/12/20

UAE to triple number of companies in 10 years. See all the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Roundup.

UAE Weekly News Roundup 06/12/20

UAE to license digital payment providers. Discover all the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Roundup.

UAE Weekly News Roundup 29/11/20

UAE allows full foreign ownership of companies. See all the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Roundup.

UAE Weekly News Roundup 22/11/20

Abu Dhabi discovers 22b barrels of oil. Find all the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Roundup issue 11

UAE Weekly News Roundup 15/11/20

UAE economic vision for the next 50 years. See the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Round Up issue.

UAE Weekly News Roundup 08/11/20

Middle East among fastest growing gaming markets. All the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Roundup.

UAE Weekly News Roundup 01/11/20

1st FDI license issued in Abu Dhabi. Discover all the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Update blog.

UAE Weekly News Roundup 25/10/20

Abu Dhabi identifies healthcare opportunities. Discover the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly News Roundup.

UAE Weekly Business News 18/10/20

Dubai's non-oil external trade reaches AED551 billion in H1 2020. Find out about this and other headlines in UAE Weekly Business News blog.

UAE Weekly News Roundup 11/10/20

UAE retains top spot for best place to live for young Arabs. Discover all the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's blog.

UAE Weekly Business News 04/10/20

Dubai's external coffee trade hit AED3.5 billion. Find out about this and other trade economy headlines in UAE Weekly Business News blog.

UAE Weekly Business News 27/09/20

Court judgments to go on ADJD website. Find out about this and other headlines in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in UAE Weekly Business News blog.

UAE Weekly Business News 20/09/20

7,122 companies operating in Al Barsha. Find out about this and other headlines in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE Weekly Business News blog.

UAE Weekly Business News 13/09/20

58% of Dubai's E Trader licenses are owned by women. Find out about this and other trade headlines in the 1st UAE Weekly Business News blog.

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!

New Rules To Get In To Abu Dhabi & How They Affect Residents & Businesses

30th June 2020, Updated 1st July 2020 It's encouraging to see movement restrictions in Abu Dhabi are relaxing. At the end of last week...

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.

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.

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