Emiratisation Update: Boost your small company's team with Emirati Talent
UAE Emiratisation strategy is expanded requiring smaller businesses with 20-49 employees to hire Emirati nationals in 2024 and 2025.
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We have been blogging about business setup, licensing and visas in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, since 2014. We aim to address the questions you have with detailed articles to help you understand the UAE market; the regulations governing company formation; and, the responsibilities that come with employing staff; so you can make informed business decisions.
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VIDEO: Dubai Visit Visas - Say Goodbye to the 10-Day Grace Period
Important updates on Dubai's visit visa and tourist visa regulations that every visitor needs to know. 10 day grace period is eliminated.
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Beat the Deadline: Discover How to Meet Emiratisation Requirements
UAE private sector companies have until 30 June 2023 to meet Emiratisation requirements. Discover how to meet them, avoid fines in our blog.
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Out of UAE over 6 months? New re-entry permit is easy way residents can return
Out of the UAE over six months? The new re-entry permit for residents is an easy way to return to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Valid visa holders.
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New Unemployment Insurance Mandatory For UAE Employees
It's now mandatory for UAE employees to register and pay for involuntary loss of employment insurance. Find out how to apply in our blog.
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UAE Free Zone Visa Validity Reduced To Two Years
The validity of UAE free zone visas has been reduced from three years to two, affecting freezone businesses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Latest Visa Insurance Changes Ensure Employees Get Their Gratuity
Companies need to provide a AED3,000 bank guarantee or insurance with each new employee visa to cover end of service gratuity. Gateway Group
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Beware the penalties of not paying staff on time in the UAE - Wage Protection System
If you decide to pay your employees' wages late or not at all, this will happen in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE. Gateway Group Company Registration
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Favourable Legal Framework To Do Business In The UAE
The UAE has updated and implemented new laws, in line with international standards, to attract more FDI. Gateway Group. Company registration
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UAE's Midday Work Break Rules Kick In Tomorrow
The UAE's Midday Work Break requires companies give outdoor workers a two and half hour break with shade and hydration starting 15 June 2022
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Can YOU apply for a Golden Visa in the UAE?
Can you apply for a golden visa in the UAE? Criteria for expats investors 10 year residency visas in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Gateway Group.
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New Unemployment Insurance Scheme, For Citizens & Residents, Coming To The UAE
The UAE is set to introduce a new unemployment insurance scheme for both citizens and expats providing financial security for employees.
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NEW - UAE's 10 Residency Options
There are now 10 UAE residency visa options, including employment visas, residency by investment, education visas and live visas.
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UAE Overhauls Entry And Residency Visas
The UAE has announced a huge overhaul of its entry visa and residency options for expats to attract and retain talent, boost competitiveness
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Emirates ID to replace UAE residency visa in passports
From 11th April 2022, UAE residence visa stickers will no longer be stamped in passports. Emirates ID cards will contain visa status info.
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Why Crypto And Virtual Asset Businesses Need To Be In The UAE?
Abu Dhabi Global Market, the first to regulate VA activities. Now Dubai has a Virtual Assets Law. World-leading UAE, setting standards.
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Federal Corporate Tax Is Coming To The UAE Next Year
Breaking news. Corporate tax will be introduced in the UAE from 1st June 2023 for mainland companies.
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UAE Weekly Business News 21/11/21
AED22b deals signed at Dubai Airshow. Discover all the Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade headlines in Gateway Group's UAE Weekly Business News.
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UAE Visas - Foreign Students Can Now Sponsor Family
Recently the UAE has overhauled its visa regulations. The latest announcement allows foreign students to sponsor their families.
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Thoughts on Decree Law No. 26 2020 and how it affects FDI in the UAE
Thought leadership from Gateway Group's CEO. Nathan Hunt's comments on the UAE's new Federal Decree Law No. 26 2020 changing companies law.
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UAE Visa Renewal Regulations Updated. All You Need To Know…
The time frame for the automatic renewal of expired UAE residence visas after 1st March 2020 has been changed - check how this affects you!
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New Rules To Get In To Abu Dhabi & How They Affect Residents & Businesses
30th June 2020, Updated 1st July 2020 It's encouraging to see movement restrictions in Abu Dhabi are relaxing. At the end of last week...
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Dubai Open Again - New Guidelines For Travelling To And From Dubai
Dubai expats can now return to Dubai and tourists can visit from 7th July 2020, but strict guidelines must be adhered to.
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How To Travel Back To Dubai - Latest Rules For UAE Residents
If you are a UAE resident stranded overseas due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, here are the latest rules for returning to Dubai.
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