Family-owned businesses make up the largest sector of the GCC economy
Approximately 80% of non-oil GDP within the Middle East region is accounted for by family-owned business groups. Typically, these privately-owned organizations span multiple business,...
Region’s first-ever ‘Consumer Friendliness Index’ revealed in Dubai
DED leads rating of retail outlets for service quality, fair pricing and consumer rights protection
A qualitative analysis of the consumer experience in six key...
UAE’s Digital Government Ranked Among the Best in the World
The United Arab Emirates is the country with the third best digital government in the world. According to a new report, the country’s digital...
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development clarifies 2000 activities under trade licenses
DED completes adding descriptions for 2,000 activities permitted under various trade licenses
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has completed the adding descriptions for 2,000...
Doing business in Dubai gets easier: Business licenses online
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has further expanded its e-services by enabling customers to get their licenses issued online. The new...
Top Recruiting Trends in 2014
Similar to fashion trends, recruitment practices vary from season to season. That is true for both employers and job seekers. Job providers constantly explore...
Upcoming Customer Service Trends for 2014
There is a widespread belief that customer service is doomed to take a turn for the worse. The truth, however, is that accurate customer...
Have You Been Thinking to Open Online Store?
Every small business and even individual professionals must establish a strong presence on the web. So that companies and consumers will be able to...
Labour cards will be replaced in 2014
UAE’s Ministry of Labour announced that, next year, labour cards will be replaced by Emirates IDs.
Also known as work permits, labour cards are issued...
Five-star event deserves a 5-star service
Although Fashion Forward has a status of a 5-star event, the service Medinat Jumeirah provided was a way bellow the five star.
UAE Consumers Most Optimistic in the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates is the highest ranked Middle Eastern country on Nielsen’s latest consumer confidence report. According to the Global Survey of Consumer...
Consumer Complaints in Dubai Rose 38% in H1 of 2013
DED sees consumer complaints increasing with rights awareness on the rise
Between the first two quarters of 2013 complaints increased by 38 per cent
The...
Fully Serviced Office Make Business Easier for Startups
Setting up a fully serviced office with top-quality videoconferencing facilities, telecommunications systems, secretarial and concierge services is one the major steps towards establishing a...
Smart phone App for business registration and licensing unveiled in Dubai
Free App will be available on Apple Store by 3 June 2013
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has unveiled a first-of-its-kind smart...
Now You Can Send Money Via Gmail
Google Adds New Features to Google Wallet Service
Without a doubt, Google Wallet is a really innovative payment service. It relies on NFC technology to...
The Basics of Running a Hair Salon
Starting up a small business can be risky and at the same time profitable and fun.
Read more: Rules for Business Success
In order...
Draft law for 100% foreign ownership of UAE companies rejected
An UAE government body did not approve of the draft legislation for lighter control on companies owned by foreigners in the United Arab Emirates....
Excellent Customer Service is a Profitable Imperative
Today, business establishments and entreprises focus more and more on selling their products. As a result, often some cheat or sting their clients. Moreover, many fail to...