Doing Business in the UAE Amidst the Pandemic

The pandemic of Covid-19 and the subsequent economic recession has had a significant global effect on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to an estimation rendered by the Ministry of Economy in December 2019, SMEs are the backbone of the UAE economy, contributing around 52 percent of the country’s non-oil gross domestic product. The COVID…

Import Re-Export Service Certificate

The strategic location, multinational demographics & progressive economic policies in the UAE make it a prominent and attractive trade destination. Several regulations & import requirements are implemented from time to time for the importation and trade of products in the country. Importers and traders are obliged to comply with the regulatory requirements as mandated for…

All About the Abu Dhabi Freelancer License

In a continuous attempt to diversify the job and investment climate of the UAE, the Economic Development Department of Abu Dhabi has confirmed the launch of a new ‘Freelancer License.’ The license would authorize 48 categories of business practices, open to UAE nationals, residents, and non-residents, to be undertaken in Abu Dhabi. Overview of Freelancing…