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Team Introduction – Meet our Paralegal and Office Administrator Lester Migano

Team member introduction. Many of our clients might know Lester Migano for his unlimited energy and support during their company establishments and visa applications in the UAE already. Lester joined our office in the UAE as Paralegal and Office Administrator with over 5 years of experience in the country and a great knowledge of the

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Top 7 reasons why Dubai is one of the best cities to live in and work for expats

Dubai is one of the most popular expat destinations in the world. UAE ranks 6th out of 52 countries for expatriates to live and work according to InterNations’ Expat Insider 2022 survey. The city is a multicultural hub that is home to diverse nationalities. A total of 8.84 million expats live in the UAE, representing

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UAE introduces its plans for a Circular Economy

UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031, adopted in January 2021, establishes a comprehensive framework to attain sustainable management and effective use of natural resources in the UAE, through regenerative consumption and production, thus moving away from a degenerative linear (take, make, use, dispose) economy. A circular economy is an economic development approach that benefits companies, society,

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Newsletter June 2022

Dear Friends and Clients, The world keeps turning. We don’t want to hear about millions of refugees, the death of thousands of civilians, the destruction of entire cities. Or about political opportunism of some decision makers. We prefer to report on the new achievements of our countries, leadership in M&A, billions in direct investments, and

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MOHRE: New classification of private companies

On June 1, 2022, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) announced the new classification system for establishments in the private sector. It classifies companies into three categories. The initiative is designed to protect the rights of employees and motivate companies to adhere to labor regulations, making private firms in the UAE an ideal

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The all-new Emirates ID: Photo guidelines & Features

The Emirates ID will be used as primary proof of residency as an expatriate and visa stickers on passports have been eliminated. These changes have taken effect as of April 11, 2022. Here is a quick guide to avoiding delays on your Emirates ID application. The following are the photo guidelines for expatriates per the

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In a nutshell: Ras Al Khaimah’s growth and development Q1

UAE’s northernmost emirate has been making headlines since the start of 2022. Ras Al Khaimah has already accomplished a lot in Q1 alone. The government continues to support its resident and the business sector and has introduced several initiatives to drive growth. We have summarized for you the key developments in RAK in Q1. I.

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Newsletter May 2022

Dear Friends and Clients, The trade mission to Cambodia was a resounding success, not only for the participants but also for the emerging market of the country. The fact that the small Austrian delegation was able to obtain conference appointments with three ministers in the short term shows not only the efficiency of the organization

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All you need to know about Entry and Residency Permits in the UAE

As part of its efforts to reinforce the UAE’s reputation as a desirable destination to live, work, and invest in, the UAE has recently approved executive regulations of the Federal Decree-Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners. The executive regulations detail the types and conditions of entry visas and residence permits. With the new system

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SLG Newsletter April 2022

Dear Friends and Clients, The rosy future lies ahead of us? Are we sure of that after the last 2 1/2 years and what is still to come? We have left some things behind us, at least the fear of pandemics or the belief in trustworthy governments or reliable statesmen. Even the belief in a

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