A thorough trademark search in the UAE reveals whether a brand name or logo is already registered, helping you avoid costly rejections, legal disputes, and wasted effort. Use a mix of free online databases and the Ministry of Economy’s official inquiry service (AED...
Philanthropists can now secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa by donating AED 2 million or more to approved Waqf (Islamic endowment) projects. This new pathway rewards major charitable donors with long-term residency—without requiring business investment or employment...
Open Banking Phase 2 APIs in the UAE provide fintech developers with secure, regulated access to account data and payment initiation. The Central Bank of the UAE has launched this framework to standardise integration, enforce strong security, and create opportunities...
IFRS S1 & S2 Sustainability Disclosures form the global baseline for investor-grade ESG reporting. For UAE private companies, early alignment builds credible data, embeds climate risk into strategy, and prepares for 2026 assurance. This roadmap sets the UAE...
Corporate tax is now a core part of doing business in the UAE. Whether you're operating on the mainland or in a free zone, registration is mandatory, and failing to do it on time comes with penalties. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...