International manufacturers and exporters may freely conduct business with importers and traders based in Dubai. This may be suitable for low-volume trade. However, for a consistent business relationship, overseas companies may want to consider a more stable form of representation. Business practices in the UAE are...
DUBAI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DED) The Department of Economic Development has the responsibility of implementing the economic and commercial policy of Dubai. The Department provides business licenses and conducts the necessary studies to encourage and promote the private sector. DED supports the environment for sustainable economic...
The political economy of Dubai is based on the preservation and respect for the freedom to practice any kind of business and to provide all services. There are no restrictions on imports and exports, except for some minor limitations. The Government of Dubai is planning a...
The UAE is a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah e Fujairah. Arabic is the official language, although English is widely spoken, together with Hindi and Urdu. Before 1971, they were known as the Trucial States, with...
Although it is sufficiently westernised, the original population of the UAE is quite conservative with regard to their dressing style; all the locals wear traditional Arab clothing (except on special occasions). Male attire The kandura is a tunic that reaches ankle length. It generally has a pocket...
" السلام عليكم " As-Salamu alaykum Peace be upon you " و عليكم السلام " Alaykum as-Salam Peace upon you The Prophet said: "get used to greeting each other by saying Assalamu aleikum" " إن شاء الله " In Allāh God willing Refers to the hope of a believer that an...
The foundation of Muslim life: faith, prayer, obligatory charity, fasting during the month of Ramadan and the pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are capable. Faith There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His Prophet. Prayer Salat is the name of the obligatory prayers which are recited...
Respecting social norms. In general, Islam gives great importance to the concept of decency and modesty when people of the opposite sex interact. The Quran requires the faithful, both men and women, to "lower their gaze" in the presence of a person of the opposite sex...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union’s financial institution which operates as a development bank. Its funds come from transactions on the capital market and its shareholders, the EU Member States, who subscribe to the capital. Through the provision of loans and guarantees, the EIB...
The following provides a brief list of the funds provided in Italy that are currently accessible to businesses. These are contributions for consortia for internationalisation for the carrying out of promotional activities and contributions for Italian-foreign associations, authorities, institutions, chambers of commerce. Subsidised loans for opening business...