


Changed your UAE mobile number recently? One small update you shouldn't overlook: the number registered with your Emirates ID. Your registered number is used for identity verification, government noti…

Building a career on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, podcasts or other digital platforms can now lead to something bigger than brand deals and audience growth. The UAE has created long-term residency rout…

Finding out that an absconding report has been filed against you in the UAE can be confusing, especially when you are trying to change jobs, cancel a visa or leave the country. The first thing to unde…

An escrow account can solve a simple problem in a high-value transaction: neither side wants to release money before the other side meets its obligations. Instead of paying the seller, developer or co…

Starting a company in Dubai comes with several numbers, certificates and registrations. You may receive a trade licence number, commercial registration number and, depending on your setup, other ident…

Setting up a company in Jebel Ali Free Zone usually raises a practical question soon after incorporation: which visa do you need? The answer depends on your relationship with the business. A sharehold…

If you have ever looked at a UAE residence document and wondered which number to enter on a government form, you are not alone. A UAE immigration record can include a file number, Unified Number or UI…

Spending more than six months outside the UAE can create a problem for residents who still have time left on their residence visa. Under the general UAE immigration rule, a standard residence permit c…

Planning to study in the UAE? Getting accepted by a university is only one part of the process. If you are an international student, you will usually need the right residence status before you can liv…

Gaming is becoming a serious part of Dubai's digital economy. Game developers, designers, programmers, professional players and other industry specialists now have a dedicated route to long-term resid…

How long does it actually take to form a company in Dubai? You may come across advertisements promising a company licence in a few hours. Others say the entire process takes several weeks. Both can be…

When you set up a company in Dubai, you will probably come across a section asking for your company's "share capital." This often causes confusion. Do you actually have to put that amount into a bank?…