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Company Formation

India–UAE Trade Synergy: How Indian Export Incentives are Reshaping International Expansion

India’s export strategy is evolving in response to global tariff hikes, supply-chain challenges, and rising compliance demands. To stay competitive, the government is leveraging targeted incentives such as the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), duty-free cotton imports, revised jewellery duty drawback, and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme designed to refund […]

George Mathew · 3 Dec 2025 · 10 minRead →
News

FSRA ADGM: The Future of Regulated Finance

The Middle East & The Dual Mandate  The Middle East is the new frontier for global finance. International companies looking to expand must choose their base carefully. The UAE offers two premier financial hubs: the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).  Choosing between them is a critical strategic decision.  […]

ATB Research Team · 2 Dec 2025 · 6 minRead →
News

Mandatory Compliance: The Legal Imperative of UAE’s New End-of-Service and Savings Schemes

The UAE’s drive toward comprehensive financial inclusion is not merely a corporate social responsibility initiative; it is rapidly becoming a matter of mandatory legal compliance for all companies operating across the mainland and Free Zones. The introduction of new digital saving tools and, crucially, the Voluntary Alternative End-of-Service Benefits System (the ‘Savings Scheme’), signals a […]

ATB Research Team · 2 Dec 2025 · 3 minRead →
News

Abu Dhabi Launches Fully Automated Power-of-Attorney Service in Arabic and English

Abu Dhabi has introduced a landmark advancement in digital legal services with the launch of the region’s first fully automated Power of Attorney (PoA) issuance system by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD). The new service, available through ADJD’s digital notary platform, allows residents to issue legally certified PoAs instantly and entirely online.   UAE Pass […]

ATB Research Team · 1 Dec 2025 · 1 minRead →
News

Why the UAE Is Becoming the World’s Preferred Destination to Work, Invest, and Live in Style

As global mobility trends shift, one fact is becoming unmistakably clear: the United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world’s leading destination for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. Recent reports highlighting that 61% of Britons would relocate work abroad with the UAE topping their wish list underline a broader movement. The UAE is no […]

ATB Research Team · 1 Dec 2025 · 3 minRead →
Company Formation

Global Trade Shifts: How the UAE Helps Future-Proof Indian Businesses

Indian businesses today face a rapidly evolving global trade landscape marked by tariff escalations, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical realignments. These developments have accelerated the need for diversification—in both markets and production hubs—to ensure long-term resilience.  As exporters reconsider their global strategies, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a stable and strategically located […]

Benoy P Jacob · 29 Nov 2025 · 5 minRead →
Case Study

Facilitating a 40% Foreign Investment in a UAE Exchange House: A Regulatory-Compliant Deal

Background A long-established UAE exchange house regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE planned to bring in a well-known US based financial services company as a strategic investor. The exchange house intended to sell 40 percent of its shares to the US investor in return for a significant capital infusion. This partnership was expected […]

Vipul Kulshreshtha · 29 Nov 2025 · 3 minRead →
Case Study

Overcoming A Trademark Refusal For A Global Skincare Brand In The Uae

Challenge  A well-established skincare company headquartered in Russia sought to expand its presence into the United Arab Emirates, one of the region’s fastest growing markets for beauty, wellness, and personal care products. To protect its brand identity and ensure exclusive commercial use, the company filed an application to register its trademark with the UAE Ministry […]

Hemakshi Prabhu · 28 Nov 2025 · 5 minRead →
News

UAE–Chile CEPA Enters Into Force, Advancing a Strategic Economic Partnership

The United Arab Emirates and Chile have officially implemented their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) a landmark pact signed on 29 July 2024 and enforced on 24 November 2025. This development marks a major milestone in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and establishing a modern framework for trade and investment between the two nations.  Overview of […]

ATB Research Team · 28 Nov 2025 · 2 minRead →
News

Dubai Strengthens Owners’ Rights with New Lost Property Law

Dubai has taken a significant step to protect the rights of property owners with the introduction of Law No. (17) of 2025, regulating the handling of lost and abandoned property. This new legislation clarifies the obligations of finders, establishes clear processes for owners to reclaim their property, and introduces penalties for non-compliance  reinforcing Dubai’s commitment […]

ATB Research Team · 27 Nov 2025 · 3 minRead →