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How to Import Products into the UAE: Free Zone vs Mainland
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the world’s leading trade and logistics hubs, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors across Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond. Whether you’re importing electronics, clothing, machinery, medical supplies, or food...
Setting Up a LegalTech Firm in Dubai: Market Gaps and First-Mover Advantages
Dubai has become a magnet for innovation in finance, healthcare, logistics, and now, law. As regulatory transformation and digital adoption ripple across the UAE’s legal system, LegalTech is emerging as one of the country’s most promising but underdeveloped sectors....
Mandatory E-Invoicing in the UAE by 2026: What Every Business Must Do to Prepare
The UAE is undergoing a major digital transformation in its tax ecosystem with the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing by 2026. Driven by the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), this shift will fundamentally change how businesses issue,...
Shareholder Agreements in the UAE: What Every Startup Needs to Know
A shareholders’ agreement (SHA) is one of the most critical legal documents a UAE startup will ever sign — and yet, it’s often the most overlooked. While founders rush to register companies, launch products, and raise funding, many leave governance and equity...
The Digital Dirham Countdown: How UAE’s CBDC Will Reshape SME Payments by 2026
The UAE is poised to launch a new era in digital finance. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the implications are massive. At the centre of this transformation is the Digital Dirham, a blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) being rolled out...
Etihad Rail Freight Goes Live: A Game-Changer for SME Logistics in the UAE
In a bold leap toward transforming inland logistics, Etihad Rail Freight has officially launched its freight services, offering a faster, greener alternative to road and sea transport. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE, the timing couldn’t be...
Air-Taxi Vertiports and eVTOL Licensing: Get Your Business Ready for Dubai’s 2026 Urban Air Mobility Network
The world’s first large-scale air taxi service is preparing for take-off—right here in the UAE. With Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) targeting a 2026 launch for its aerial mobility network and Abu Dhabi not far behind, a once-futuristic concept is fast...
Hydrogen Economy 2031: Entry Points for SMEs in the UAE’s National Hydrogen Strategy
The global transition to clean energy is no longer a distant ambition—it’s unfolding now. At the forefront of this shift is the hydrogen economy, a sector projected to be worth over $2.5 trillion by 2050. In the UAE, hydrogen is more than just a decarbonisation...
Corporate Restructuring in the UAE: How New Tax Rules Are Reshaping Business Strategy
The introduction of corporate tax in the UAE has brought a profound shift in how businesses—both small and large—approach corporate restructuring. Historically known as a tax-free haven, the UAE’s new corporate tax regime, introduced for financial years beginning on...
Space Economy 2.0: Business Opportunities from the UAE’s New Commercial Space Activities Regulations
The United Arab Emirates has progressed remarkably from its initial launch aspirations in 2006 to a fully fledged commercial ecosystem by 2025. The turning point was Cabinet Decisions 18-21/2023, issued under Federal Law No. 12 of 2019, which translated the national...
Trading Carbon Credits on Abu Dhabi’s ACX Exchange: A Starter Guide for SMEs Keen to Monetise Sustainability
Climate commitments are tightening across the Gulf, and investors are increasingly rewarding firms that can prove – not merely promise – their low-carbon credentials. The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) has more than quadrupled in value since 2020 and was already...
Meeting the 30 June 2025 Emiratisation Increment: Tips To Hit the New 1% Target (and Avoid Penalties)
As we approach the mid-2025 milestone, UAE businesses must act swiftly to meet the government's Emiratisation increment. By 30 June 2025, companies with 50 or more employees must increase their Emirati workforce in skilled positions by an additional 1%. With...
- How to Import Products into the UAE: Free Zone vs Mainland
- Setting Up a LegalTech Firm in Dubai: Market Gaps and First-Mover Advantages
- Mandatory E-Invoicing in the UAE by 2026: What Every Business Must Do to Prepare
- Shareholder Agreements in the UAE: What Every Startup Needs to Know
- The Digital Dirham Countdown: How UAE’s CBDC Will Reshape SME Payments by 2026
