At the beginning of 1987, Turkey set up various Free Zones. The First Free Trade Zone was built up in Mersin and Antalya in 1985.

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TMF Group's increased presence in the UAE comes at a time where, despite the oil price slump, the number of companies looking to set up or establish in the region is growing.

In the past unreasonably high customs duties imposed by the EU on such products had led to a decline in Gulf exports.

In an attempt to boost relations between the two countries, UAE and Indonesia have signed a new economic pact, which is expected to design a new route for Indonesian businesses...

The Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone is a Free Zone in Dubai comprised of a number of well-known business parks including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Design District, Knowledge Village and various others.

The Abraham Accords was a joint statement between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States, reached on August 13, 2020.

Dubai made the world’s front pages in November 2013 as it won its bid to host the World Expo 2020 against competition from Russia, Turkey and Brazil.

Explore how Abu Dhabi's arbitrateAD has rapidly built one of the Middle East's most advanced arbitration frameworks, featuring a digital-first platform, emergency procedures, and innovative case management tools.

Managing Director of TMF Group’s Dubai office, Julian Dietz considers the impact the new World Free Zone Organisation may have on UAE business

In May 2015, a new free zone in Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre ("DWTC") and the "DWTC Authority" were established under Dubai Law No. 9 of 2015.

On October 10, the United Arab Emirates has been removed from the European Union's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, together with Switzerland.

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The UAE has announced the joining of an international trade convention which enables the temporary import of goods without the incurring the usual customs duties and formalities.

This success is attributed to ongoing initiatives like the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements program.

The Muslim holy month is upon us, and that means business practice in the Middle East in particular needs some cultural sensitivity.

In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (the "UAE"), and specifically Dubai, have attracted the interest of many parties looking to establish businesses or invest for reasons that are well-known to the public.

In common language, smuggling is understood as the illegal import or export of products into or out of a country.

This has been a slow trend so far, masked by a growth in overall trade volumes.