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Abu Dhabi Exhibition and Conference Calendar 2016

Plan your 2016 business trips around Abu Dhabi's conference and exhibition schedule.

Abu Dhabi Public Holidays & School Holidays 2016

Plan your Abu Dhbai business trips around this year's public and school holidays.

Amendments To UAE Labour Law Come Into Effect

Termination of employment relations, employment contracts and work permits by a new employer are all updated under the new labour decrees.

14 Tips To Help You Start A Business In Abu Dhabi

Great tips to help you start a business in Abu Dhabi based upon on-the-ground knowledge and experience.

10 Things You Need To Know About Doing Business In The Middle East

Guest blog from Cynthia Dearin about what you need to know about business in the Middle East.

Overview Of Legal Changes/Updates Affecting Abu Dhabi Businesses In 2015

Lots of legal changes during the first nine months of this year that businesses should be aware of in Abu Dhabi.

How To Learn Arabic Whilst Working

Living and working in the UAE it's too easy not to learn Arabic, but the benefits and personal satisfaction would make it worthwhile.

Leasing Commercial Premises Is A Must For All Abu Dhabi Companies

All businesses in Abu Dhabi are required to have a commercial premise which relates directly to the business activities of the company.

The Importance Of Culture When Doing Business In Abu Dhabi

Understanding and respecting the Arabic culture will help you to hit the ground running when entering the UAE market.

Tourism Opportunities In Abu Dhabi - Maximising Your Investment

Abu Dhabi is investing in tourism - is your business aware of the opportunities and taking advantage of them?

How To Start A Recruitment Company In Abu Dhabi

There are special requirements for recruitment companies, such as being 100% Emirati owned and putting down a bond of AED1m.

Manufacturing In Abu Dhabi and Dubai Is A Key Focus To Diversify Away From Oil

What are the incentives for setting up a manufacturing facility in the UAE?

Gateway Group's CEO, Jenny Hunt, opens Enterprise Week at Al Yasmina School, Abu Dhabi

Jenny Hunt opened Enterprise Week at Yasmina School to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi's youth.

The UAE's New Companies Law Comes Into Effect

An overview of the UAE's new Commercial Companies Law. This aims to encourage FDI into the country and promote corporate governance.

What Construction Opportunities Are There In Abu Dhabi?

Over 85 large project are anticipated to be approved in Abu Dhabi this year equating to more than 10 million square metres GFA.

5 Reasons Businesses Fail In Abu Dhabi

5 things to be aware of so that your business is successful in Abu Dhabi.

What Is It Like For Women Working In Abu Dhabi?

Dispelling some myths about what it is like for women working in Abu Dhabi and providing an accurate insight to what it is really like.

Obligations for companies once they have a Trade License in Abu Dhabi

Once you have your trade license in Abu Dhabi, its essential to understand your ongoing obligations in order to avoid unnecessary penalties.

Classification - A Requirement For Abu Dhabi Construction & Engineering Companies

What you need to know about Classification registration if you are a contractor or engineering company working in Abu Dhabi.

Complete Guide To Starting A Business In Abu Dhabi

Everything you need to know about setting up a business in Abu Dhabi - free zones, mainland, legal documents, timescales etc...

Commercial Premises Options For Startups In Abu Dhabi

Business licenses in Abu Dhabi are required to have a commercial premise. This is an overview of the options currently available.

What Are The Free Zone Options In Abu Dhabi?

There are a variety of free zones to choose from in Abu Dhabi, including a media, financial, logistics, industrial and green tech free zones

How To Start An Online Business In Abu Dhabi

What you need to know about selling online, either through websites or social media. Make sure your organisation has the correct activity.

How To Start A Training Company In Abu Dhabi

Starting a training company in Abu Dhabi has rigorous approvals to adhere to in addition to getting the business license.

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