UAE VAT Compliance Is Advancing: Are Your Supplier Checks Ready? | By Keziah Nicole Dela Cruz, CPA, Senior Accountant and FTA Tax Agent, WellTax.
Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
UAE VAT Compliance Is Advancing: Are Your Supplier Checks Ready? | By Keziah Nicole Dela Cruz, CPA, Senior Accountant and FTA Tax Agent, WellTax.

From 1 October 2026, UAE businesses that deduct VAT input tax will need a documented process for checking both their suppliers and the supplies they receive. Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 13 of 2026 sets out the measures, procedures an...

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The SME Growth Challenge: Why Financial Leadership Matters | By Adnan Haroon, Founding Regional Director, The CFO Centre Middle East
Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
The SME Growth Challenge: Why Financial Leadership Matters | By Adnan Haroon, Founding Regional Director, The CFO Centre Middle East

Small and medium-sized businesses are an important part of the economy. Many are built by entrepreneurs who understand their market, see an opportunity and are prepared to take risks.

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Winning Marketing’s ‘Messy Middle’: How AI Search Influences Customers Between Discovery and Decision | By Oscar Scolding, Founder of Eclypseo
Fri, 18th Sep 2026
Winning Marketing’s ‘Messy Middle’: How AI Search Influences Customers Between Discovery and Decision | By Oscar Scolding, Founder of Eclypseo

A customer sees your company mentioned on LinkedIn. A week later, they search for the service you provide. They visit two competitors, read several reviews, ask a colleague for a recommendation and then use ChatGPT to compare their options.

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The UAE's Beneficial Ownership Register: What British Businesses Filed Once and Have Not Looked at Since | By Ammara Kazmi, Managing Partner, AKAZIM Advocates & Legal Consultants
Wed, 16th Sep 2026
The UAE's Beneficial Ownership Register: What British Businesses Filed Once and Have Not Looked at Since | By Ammara Kazmi, Managing Partner, AKAZIM Advocates & Legal Consultants

The UAE's Beneficial Ownership Register: What British Businesses Filed Once and Have Not Looked at Since

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Dubai Remains a Prime Destination for British Talent and Capital | By Charles Neil, Founding Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD)
Wed, 16th Sep 2026
Dubai Remains a Prime Destination for British Talent and Capital | By Charles Neil, Founding Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD)

For British businesses operating in the Middle East, the lifting of Foreign Office travel advisories is a major turning point. After three months of uncertainty in the region, during which financial hubs including Dubai and Riyadh were dire...

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Building a More Connected Economy Through Rail | By Sean Hyland, Rail and Transit Lead, UAE, Turner & Townsend
Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Building a More Connected Economy Through Rail | By Sean Hyland, Rail and Transit Lead, UAE, Turner & Townsend

When rail projects are discussed, the conversation usually starts with obvious questions. How fast will the trains be? How many passengers will they carry? How much freight will move through the network?

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UK-UAE Growth: Invested Each Other’s Success | By Andy Barr, Director for Business & Trade - British Embassy UAE
Mon, 14th Sep 2026
UK-UAE Growth: Invested Each Other’s Success | By Andy Barr, Director for Business & Trade - British Embassy UAE

The United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates share one of the most dynamic economic partnerships, rooted in trust, strengthened by people-to-people ties, and anchored firmly in trade and investment.

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From ABC to GPT: How PR is Key to Boosting your Visibility in the age of AI | By Rachel Lloyd, Partner at The Loop
Wed, 9th Sep 2026
From ABC to GPT: How PR is Key to Boosting your Visibility in the age of AI | By Rachel Lloyd, Partner at The Loop

Growing up in the analogue age, my early experiences of brand visibility revolved around simple tactics like securing top spot in the relevant category of the yellow pages. ABC Taxis was the most popular ride service in many towns and citie...

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Navigating UAE Labour Law in the Final Quarter: Essential HR Strategies | By Thenji Moyo, Partner at Gateley Middle East
Thu, 3rd Sep 2026
Navigating UAE Labour Law in the Final Quarter: Essential HR Strategies | By Thenji Moyo, Partner at Gateley Middle East

As businesses return from the summer period and enter the final quarter of the year, attention naturally turns to budgets, performance targets, workforce planning and year-end objectives. Q4 is not only an opportunity to drive commercial pe...

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Water Safety Is a Life Skill, Not Just a Fun Morning at the Beach! | By Paul Stokes, Founder and Head Coach, Ocean Warriors Lifesaving Club
Tue, 1st Sep 2026
Water Safety Is a Life Skill, Not Just a Fun Morning at the Beach! | By Paul Stokes, Founder and Head Coach, Ocean Warriors Lifesaving Club

As families return to Dubai after the summer break and children head back to school, there is a familiar sense of a new beginning. New teachers, new classrooms, new routines and, as the temperatures begin to ease, a return to the beaches an...

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