Tag: Small Business
Global Executives Express Severe Pessimism amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
As society-wide lockdowns ensue, the Economist Intelligence Unit reveals private-sector sentiment through its Global Business Barometer.
Sentiment about the global economy over the next...
UAE Labor Laws under COVID-19 Circumstances Discussed in Detail
Implementing changes to the workforce under Resolution 279 highlighted at the recently concluded Structural Change Webinar
After the Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratisation issued...
A Recession Survival Guide for Small Businesses
Navigating challenging times as global recession looms
The recent coronavirus outbreak and its impact might lead the global economy into a recession if the uncertainty...
Dubai Free Zones Council Launches Economic Stimulus Package
Dubai Free Zones Council is continuously working to support the economic system to enhance Dubai’s competitiveness by ensuring business continuity in all sectors, especially...
Dubai Launches New Initiative to Attract Innovators
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum launches initiative to attract innovators to Dubai
Targets 25,000 startups worldwide that are looking at Dubai...
Ministry of Economy Plans for SME Sector For the Year 2020
The plan includes training programs to empower entrepreneurs; new channels to connect with global and regional markets; and extensive participations in specialized exhibitions
The...
How a Village of Opportunity is Empowering the UAE’s SME Ecosystem
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In the United Arab Emirates, one village in particular is bringing this phrase to...
Trends Every Growing Small Business Needs to Know
Great news for any small business looking to get ahead: Salesforce Research has just released the Third Edition Small & Medium Business Trends Report,...
Dubai SME forms partnership with Emaar Industries and Investments to support...
Both entities will support SMEs in access to knowledge, participation in innovative projects and attracting investments
Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic...
Five Tips on Entrepreneurial Success for Emerging Millennials
With young and female entrepreneurship on the rise, it’s no surprise that digitally savvy millennials are excelling in the eCommerce space. Millennials are turning...
Small and Medium Enterprises Hold Key to Regional Economic Growth
A special report by Allied Investment Partners, however, reveals that with adequate financing and investor uptake still lacking, regional economic growth will remain sluggish
As...
Tips on Opening a Fine Dining Restaurant
Much like any other forms of business, the opening a fine dining restaurant requires a thorough amount of preparation. You can't just dive into...
Samsung Business Suite Aims at Empowering Small Business
Samsung Electronics Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today officially announced the launch of Samsung Business Suite, a new Business-to-Business (B2B) cloud based platform...
Calling All Freelancers: New Freelancer Permit Launched
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) rolled out the red carpet for the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) booming population of media and education freelancers...
How Small Business Should Embrace Big Tech
One of the challenges facing small businesses today is trying to deliver the same experiences as larger competitors. However, the same digital disruption and...
Middle East’s Digital Economy Holds Untapped Potential
More needs to be done to bring the benefits of the Internet to everyone
The Internet Society (ISOC), a global non-profit dedicated to ensuring the...
VAT in GCC: Benefits of Voluntary Registration
From 1 January 2018, any business operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) group of nations that earns revenue of Dhs 375,000 or more,...
VAT in GCC: What does it mean for your business?
On 1 January 2018, value-added tax (VAT) will come into effect for the first time in United Arab Emirates. Naturally, small businesses are concerned...