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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!

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.

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?

Can You Have a Side Business in Abu Dhabi?

Now more than ever, people are starting their own businesses for an additional source of income. Do you want a side business in Abu Dhabi?

Are Food Delivery Apps Right For My Restaurant?

Food delivery apps come at a cost. Are they bringing your restaurant additional business or draining your profits?

100% Foreign Ownership Permitted in the UAE

100% Foreign Ownership of business is now permitted on the UAE mainland, but how attractive will this actually be for foreign investors?

My business is struggling during the pandemic, can I reduce my employee salaries?

Can Abu Dhabi & Dubai companies reduce employee salaries and terminate staff due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic?

Gateway's Dubai Conference & Exhibition Guide 2020

Plan your business trips in 2020 around Dubai's tradeshows & conferences to maximise your opportunities for doing business in the UAE.

Gateway's Abu Dhabi Conference & Exhibition Guide 2020

Don't miss Abu Dhabi's conferences and exhibitions throughout 2020 as you business starts to expand here.

How To Choose The Best Local Sponsor For Your Business

Choosing the right partner is crucial to the future success of your business. Making a hasty or ill-informed decision could be catastrophic.

17 Questions To Determine If You Are Engaging The Best Abu Dhabi Business Set Up Provider

As with most types of corporate services there are a plethora of providers to choose from, but how do you choose which one is right for you?

Why Do You Need A Trade License In Abu Dhabi?

To be doing business legally in Abu Dhabi it is necessary to have a business presence with a trade license.

Reminder: The UAE's Annual Summer Midday Break Rule Is Now In Force

The UAE's Midday Break Rule is now in force until mid-September. Do you know how this affects you and your employees?

The Importance Of Due Diligence When Establishing A Company In Abu Dhabi

The importance of due diligence is critical when establishing a company in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.

Is A Local Sponsor Still Needed For Businesses in Abu Dhabi?

With the the Foreign Direct Investment Law opening foreign ownership restrictions, is a local sponsor still needed in Abu Dhabi?

Can You Side Hustle In Abu Dhabi?

Side hustling is extremely popular globally, but can you do it in Abu Dhabi, UAE? Side hustling is a way to make extra money.

UAE visa insurance scheme

The UAE's new visa insurance scheme is now launched. How can your organisation reclaim existing visa guarantee deposits?

Business in Abu Dhabi at Christmas

Is business in Abu Dhabi affected at Christmas time? What is the norm? Can you celebrate?

Local government fees abolished for new company licenses in Abu Dhabi

It has been announced that local government fees are being abolished for all new trade licenses issued in Abu Dhabi from 1st December 2018.

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