Latest News and updates from the Spanish Business Council
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 […]
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