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1 October 2026 The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has published a guide outlining the main rules and responsibilities governing remote work in the private sector. The document provides guidance for both employers and employees on contractual requirements, working hours, leave entitlements, insurance coverage and professional obligations, helping clarify the framework […]
1 October 2026 As Dubai continues to accelerate its digital transformation, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important for businesses across the private sector, with resilience playing a key role in protecting business continuity, sensitive data and trust. A new survey on cybersecurity readiness and resilience aims to assess how prepared Dubai’s private sector is […]
1 October 2026 De buscar una oportunidad puntual a construir una presencia a largo plazo. Guillermo Cobelo, Chairman del Spanish Business Council, analiza cómo está evolucionando la presencia empresarial española en Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Este país sigue siendo un mercado de oportunidades para las empresas españolas. En un entorno empresarial cada vez […]
1 October 2026 On 24 September, CIMD Dubai, the DIFC branch of Spanish financial company CIMD Intermoney, which has been present in the DIFC for more than 14 years, welcomed clients and partners to Sexy Fish Dubai for an evening centred on the theme “Performing Through Uncertainty.” The special guest was Brett Lee, […]
30 September 2026 The company is bringing its expertise to RAIL4EARTH, a European research program developing technologies to help rail networks adapt to the effects of climate change. ACCIONA is contributing its expertise in infrastructure and innovation to RAIL4EARTH, a major European research program focused on developing more sustainable, efficient and climate-resilient rail systems. […]
¿Participas en una colaboración científica entre España y Emiratos Árabes Unidos? ¿Has desarrollado una innovación de origen español con impacto en Emiratos. Los Premios ACIEAU 2026 buscan reconocer y dar visibilidad a iniciativas como la tuya. Presenta tu candidatura hasta el 20 de octubre de 2026. Una investigación compartida, una tecnología aplicada con éxito, una […]
17 September 2026 International expansion often goes wrong when businesses rush into new markets without the right research or local expertise. They may underestimate the time and resources required or base key decisions on assumptions. While the opportunities can be substantial, a lack of preparation can lead to costly delays, compliance challenges, and slower-than-expected […]
17 September 2026 Monthly analysis of Spain’s economic and financial outlook and its long-term prospects. Download the report here. About Caixabank CaixaBank is the leading bank in Spain, with a robust balance sheet and a culture drawing on deeply ingrained values. Its business model is based on specialisation, with a […]
17 September 2026 Cuando pensamos en la infraestructura inmobiliaria de una ciudad, pensamos en lo que se puede fotografiar: nuevas torres, carreteras, desarrollos urbanos o líneas de metro capaces de transformar un barrio. Pero una parte cada vez más importante de esa infraestructura no puede verse. Está formada por registros, datos, cuentas […]
17 September 2026 Many expats in the UAE do not keep their wealth in one place. There may be a property back home, an investment account in Europe, savings in Asia, or a share in a family business abroad. This is normal, not unusual. But it raises a real question: what happens to all […]
Eat Spain Drink Spain vuelve a Emiratos: septiembre sabe a España Dubái y Abu Dabi se preparan para un mes por todo lo alto. Eat Spain Drink Spain, la campaña de Foods and Wines from Spain, regresa a Emiratos Árabes Unidos por segundo año consecutivo, dentro de una iniciativa que se celebra de forma […]
While Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar absorb most of the corporate attention paid to the Gulf, Oman has been quietly building a strategic position of its own. For a foreign company, the question is not whether the Sultanate is stable, but which part of its transformation it can take advantage of and […]
¿Buscas trabajo? ¿Quieres dar un cambio a tu camino profesional? Apoyamos tu búsqueda de empleo ofreciendo un listado actualizado de ofertas laborales en Emiratos Árabes Unidos (UAE), y otros países del Golfo. EMPRESA: LIVIT INVESTMENTS POSICIÓN: Operations Coordinator EMPRESA: MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL POSICIÓN: Director of Sales – Gran Meliá Jumeirah Pre-Opening POSICIÓN: Director of […]
KPMG’s UAE Tech Report 2026 explores how organizations across the UAE are navigating digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. The report highlights the UAE’s strong technological maturity, growing investment in AI and automation, and the increasing focus on cybersecurity, data and responsible AI. It also examines the key challenges and strategic priorities shaping […]
El porcentaje es el mismo, pero la pregunta correcta cambia según quién invierte. Dos inversores reciben, casi al mismo tiempo, una propuesta similar en Dubái: un apartamento con una rentabilidad anunciada del 7%. Para uno de ellos, esa cifra tiene sentido y decide avanzar. Para el otro, no encaja del todo y prefiere seguir […]
The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the Small Business Relief scheme through 31 December 2029, providing greater tax certainty and simplified compliance for eligible small businesses and start-ups. Under Ministerial Decision No. (131), the existing AED 3 million revenue threshold will continue to apply to eligible Taxable Persons for tax periods commencing […]
La ingeniería española ha aceptado una carta de intención para desarrollar las instalaciones terrestres de una planta de gas en Oriente Medio, en un proyecto cuyo futuro contrato EPC está valorado en 1.650 millones de dólares. La operación refuerza la posición de la compañía en uno de los principales mercados energéticos internacionales y se suma […]
The UAE’s most important new crypto rule is not about paying more tax. It is about proving it. As the UAE prepares to implement international crypto reporting and tightens domestic tax administration, documentation is becoming as important as the tax outcome itself. For years, the UAE offered crypto businesses exactly what they were […]
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