Insights & Updates
The New Abu Dhabi, UAE Freelancer License Explained
Planning to move out of your job and start your own consultancy? Abu Dhabi's Department of Economic Development has just made it easier for skilled professionals in certain categories to apply for a work permit without the need for a company’s sponsorship.
How SMEs in the UAE are Surviving During COVID-19
The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic slowdown have had a major impact on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) globally. SMEs are the backbone of the UAE economy, contributing about 52 per cent of the country’s non-oil gross domestic product, according to an estimate by the Ministry of Economy in December 2019.
The Importance of Coworking & Business Centers in Abu Dhabi
The days of in-office interaction and water cooler talks seem long gone. The pandemic has caused businesses to shift to remote working as quickly as possible, and this sudden change has negatively impacted employees in terms of productivity and health. Our article “How the Pandemic May Change ‘Work-Life Balance’ Forever” shows how even those employees who seemed to have the best work-life balance before the pandemic now have a hard time adapting to remote working. Companies are trying to support their workers by offering flexible schedules, paid-time off policies, and even mental health services.