The bank also plans to enter overseas markets in Qatar, Kuwait and Singapore.

As a key commercial hub in the Middle East region, and benefitting from continued economic growth, population expansion, and as a tourist destination for visitors from around the world...

In this article we shall limit our reply with regards to the UAE law but not in respect of the Dubai International Financial Centre or Abu Dhabi Global Markets law.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently issued Federal Law No. 18 of 2017, which amended certain provisions of the UAE commercial companies law (Federal Law No. 2 of 2015) (the CCL).

The newly formed Committee will be responsible for receiving applications for settling agency disputes and responsible for the process of cancelling registered agencies

Some analysts have estimated the size of the MENA education market "to be as high as USD75.3 billion."

In the UAE, distinction is made between whether a franchise/distribution agreement ("Agreement") is "registered" in terms of UAE Federal Law No. 18 of 1981 on the Organisation of Commercial Agencies, as amended (the "Agency Law") or unregistered.

The e-gaming ecosystem has expanded at an unprecedented rate in recent years, with e-gaming now considered as the most profitable form of entertainment in the world.

As part of an on-going programme to re-balance the economy away from oil revenues and enhance the UAE's business environment, a new 5% VAT regime came into effect on January 1, 2018.

When did you last have your Starbucks Coffee, was it here in Dubai or back home? During a trip to Jordan this year I enjoyed my daily cup of coffee at the Amman Starbucks close to my parents' house.

Some of the common pitfalls encountered by international brands wishing to appoint a franchisee in the UAE are discussed.

The United Arab Emirates constitutes a significant franchise market within the Middle East, with international and regional brands operating across retail, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, education...

You cannot bring the Canadian winters to the UAE, but you can enjoy the warm coffee of Tim Hortons in the UAE.

Do you wish to establish an attractive business model to distribute goods and services globally? Does your company have a brand image in the market and hopes to expand?

United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considered to be one of the most attractive and lucrative markets for that global companies that operate and expand under a franchise business model.

This is the second of our two part series in which we look at the issues facing companies looking to do business in the UAE during the time of Covid-19.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a relatively new country with a young and vibrant population.

The Middle East's buzzing commercial platform is attracting more and more international businesses in a wide variety of sectors.

In this article we shall limit our reply with regard to UAE law but not in respect of the Dubai International Financial Centre or Abu Dhabi Global Markets law.

Franchising Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries