Tag Archives: United Arab Emirates

Free Zone Company Formation: Low cost Free Zones

Overall, establishing a business in a free zone might seem pricier at first compared to a mainland setup, given the extra charges levied by free zone authorities, including license fees, visa fees, and registration fees. Nevertheless, free zones frequently provide inducements like tax exemptions, discounted office space, and additional benefits that could potentially balance out these initial costs over the long term.

2022 is likely to be a good year for the Gulf economies

Dubai is flourishing due to Expo 2020 Oil prices are still on the rise in 2022, which bodes well for several Gulf countries whose budgets still rely heavily on revenues from oil. Those countries’ economies took a hit when the price of oil plunged in 2020 due to the pandemic and lockdown measures. This year […]

The United Arab Emirates, a new strategic player in Africa

Created in 2014, at the initiative of President Macky Sall, the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security will be held on December 6 and 7 in the Senegalese capital, in the presence of around a hundred decision-makers from the continent, including several dozens of Heads of State – notably those of Niger, South Africa, […]

ANAPI and Dubai FDI sign a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the expansion of trade and investment between the DRC and the United Arab Emirates

DUBAI – On the sidelines of the participation of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Expo 2020 Dubai, the National Investments Promotion Agency of the DRC (ANAPI), represented by its Director General, Mr. Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, and Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), represented by its Chief Executive Officer, His Excellency Mr. Fahad Al […]

AIM 2022 Launches Prizes for Startup Pitching Competition

The Annual Investment Meeting 2022 has announced prizes for Startups attending the pitching competition. The Annual Investment Meeting will serve as the premiere platform for Startups planning to scale up & expand to Dubai. The world’s renowned and leading investment platform, The Annual Investment Meeting, will be providing prizes for startups at the startup pitch […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed tours Egypt pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, toured Egypt pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai and expressed his admiration for the display and amazing content of the pavilion, especially the mixture of history and civilization, as well as the vision for […]

UAE Government leaders, African Ministers share insights on their digital transformation agenda at GITEX GLOBAL 2021

Africa is set to power the world’s digital transformation with its huge young talent base powering an offshore services export revolution with Egypt in pole position and Ghana set to lead on bridging the digital gender divide. Insights shared by Leaders during GITEX GLOBAL Leaders Vision Summit in Dubai. Speaking on the Africa focus opening […]

Africa to take center stage at GITEX Global 2021 – Save the date to the exclusive B2B tech gathering

The countdown has begun. From October 17-21, over 100,000 B2B tech players, including industry leaders, key influencers, public-sector stakeholders, 4000 exhibitors, and government officials from Africa and every corner of the world, will converge at the biggest tech show of the year in Dubai to discover the latest innovations and connect with 400 high-level investors […]

The Annual Investment Meeting Startup Pillar to Empower Startups Globally

The Annual Investment Meeting 2022 will focus on SMEs and Startups by offering funding and financing opportunities and strategies to maximize the growth potential of businesses. The world’s renowned and leading investment platform, The Annual Investment Meeting will be held on 29 – 31 March 2022, under the theme “Investments in Sustainable Innovation for a […]

AHIC 2021 at a glance: a sneak peek at the sessions and speakers set for this year’s highly anticipated event

Hospitality investors, owners and operators will meet in Dubai from 20-22 September for the 17th edition of AHIC, returning to Madinat Jumeirah live in person The Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC) returns to Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai live in person from 20-22 September 2021, bringing together four powerful, active investment communities from across the […]

Annual Investment Meeting Successfully Concluded AIM AFRICA Digital Edition

The event witnessed the participation of 101 expert speakers, 2092 participants from 99 countries, with 41 countries from Africa and over 47 global exhibitors. The Annual Investment Meeting successfully concluded AIM AFRICA Digital Edition which took place from the 29th – 30th of June 2021 via Events10x platform under the theme “Africa Unlocked: Innovation and […]

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority: Great strides by the UAE’s telecommunications sector during 2020

The UAE ranks first in the Gulf, Arab Region, and Western Asia, and seventh globally in the Telecommunication Infrastructure Index. The UAE achieves No.1 position in mobile subscription index and mobile broadband Internet subscription index. The UAE maintains its leadership in 5G, the fifth generation of mobile commercial service in the country. According to The Telecommunications […]

Dubai-based prominent African entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mahmood Ahmadu, conferred the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ Award

Mahmood Ahmadu, founder and executive chairman of Online Integrated Solutions

The founder and executive chairman of Online Integrated Solutions is one of three leading African business luminaries to receive the prestigious recognition In a virtual ceremony held on September 11th 2020, Mr. Mahmood Ahmadu – founder of Africa’s leading multi-business IT conglomerate – was one of three celebrated business leaders to be presented the Forbes […]

Why South Africans Are Setting Up Business in Dubai

Nightscape of the high-rise section of Dubai, Unitd Arab Emirates.

The UAE serves as a key location for investors from South Africa. Whether it’s through Dubai mainland or a Dubai free zone, South Africans continue to reach out to UAE business setup advisors and Dubai business setup consultants for their company setup needs. It is estimated that 60,000 to 80,000 South Africans reside in the Emirates, and many iconic South […]

Orange Business Services appoints new General Manager in Middle East & Africa

  Orange Business Services appoints new General Manager (.pdf Acrobat Reader)   priority on banking & finance, oil & gas and smart cities sectors   Orange Business Services, the business services arm of France Telecom-Orange and one of the Middle East’s major ICT employers, has appointed Jean-Luc Lasnier as the new General Manager for the […]

Annual Investment Meeting 2013

  The Annual Investment Meeting 2013 (AIM) is an initiative from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from April 30 to May 2, 2013 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.   The third edition of AIM will provide a true assessment of investment opportunities in […]