Entrepreneur Opinion

Setting up a business in the UAE under 0% corporate tax

In a world where margins are tight and competition is fierce, international companies are under pressure to streamline their operations and maximise profitability. The UAE’s 0% corporate tax rate can help certain businesses do just that – but how can you qualify and benefit from this strategic advantage? In the past decade, the UAE has

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Economy News

UAE, Ukraine sign landmark CEPA

The UAE and Ukraine have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) set to boost their economies, adding $369 million to the UAE’s GDP and $874 million to Ukraine’s by 2031.

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Economy Entrepreneur News

KSA to boost creative economy

New plans have been unveiled for the Riyadh Creative District, an initiative aimed at positioning the Saudi capital as a global media and creative hub.

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Economy News

Alpha Data IPO listing on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s Alpha Data has announced plans for an IPO on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The digital transformation firm will offer 400 million ordinary shares, constituting 40% of its issued share capital, at a nominal price of AED 0.03 per share.

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Entrepreneur Opinion

Why having a second residency in the UAE provides stability in today’s world

Life can be unpredictable. Whether that’s just a feeling or a fact remains to be seen, but what we do know is that people are increasingly looking to areas of the world that provide stability and security for their businesses and families.

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Opinion Startup

Government initiatives and supportive ecosystem: How Dubai is giving tech startups a leg up to become global players

As Dubai fulfils ambitious plans to become a global leader in technology and the digital economy, support for SMEs across all sectors has been impressive.

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Entrepreneur Opinion Startup

GE asked flowork founder and CEO Abir Moussa for the secret to success in Dubai

What’s the recipe for success in a place like Dubai? It’s not just about strategy or timing – for me, it’s a mix of mindset, connections, investor relationships, and, above all, passion.

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Opinion

That elusive breakthrough in Virtual Reality: is mass adoption just around the corner?

The GCC region is well advanced in the adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and as its member states continue along the path of economic diversification, the region is fast becoming a dynamic development and adoption hub for immersive tech.

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Economy Entrepreneur News

Elon Musk announces ‘Dubai Loop’

Dubai is set to revolutionise urban transport with the introduction of an underground high-speed transit network, dubbed the ‘Dubai Loop’.

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Economy News

Dubai sets record for electricity efficiency

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recorded the world’s lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) in 2024. The authority reported 0.94 minutes of downtime per customer, underscoring its commitment to delivering top-tier service and operational efficiency.

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