Is Sunday the new Friday in the Emirates?

The UAE now has a four-½-day working week with the weekend starting on Friday at noon and lasting until Sunday.

Opinion, Visas and Retirement, UAE Laws, Lifestyle, FAQSteven Leckie22 January 2022dubai weekend, working in DubaiComment

Freelance visa in UAE explained: Types, cost, eligibility

The self-employment permits are available for a wide variety of professionals

Visas and Retirement, UAE Laws, FAQSteven Leckie17 January 2022visa, freelancer visa Dubai, freezones in Dubai, UAE visas, Dubai visa, Dubai visa rulesComment

UAE switches weekend to Saturday-Sunday

Weekends in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will move from Friday-Saturday to Saturday-Sunday as of January 1, 2022.

Business, FAQ, Lifestyle, UAE LawsSteven Leckie11 December 2021laws in Dubai, UAE transformation, working in Dubai, UAE federal policies, Dubai governmentComment

UAE named world's safest country to walk at night in new global index

The Emirates also named second behind Norway in Gallup's Law and Order index

Lifestyle, FAQ, OpinionSteven Leckie17 November 2021Gallup, safest country in the world, safest city in the world, UAE safest country in the world, Dubai safe, UAE worlds second safest country, Abu Dhabi SafeComment

Renting in Dubai? Here are your rights as a tenant

Want to know your rights as a renter and tenant in Dubai? What landlords can and can’t do?

UAE Laws, Property, FAQSteven Leckie14 October 2021renting in Dubai, process for renting, rent in Dubai, Rent committee, rules on rental in Dubai, Dubai rentalComment

Top 10 reasons to migrate a business to the UAE

The UAE is home to world-class infrastructure, global connectivity, and the internationally recognised financial hubs of DIFC and ADGM.

FAQ, Business, UAE Laws, Visas and RetirementSteven Leckie3 October 2021company setup, business in Dubai, business hub Dubai, business in the middle east, business setup in the UAE, doing business in the UAE, ease of doing business in the UAE, migrate a business to UAE, move business to UAEComment

Apply for 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa; here's how much it will cost

Multiple-entry tourist visa holders can stay in the UAE for a maximum of 90 days per year.

Visas and Retirement, UAE Laws, FAQSteven Leckie3 October 2021virtual visa, visa, investor visa, work visa, Dubai visa rules, tourism visa, UAE tourism, Dubai tourismComment

Expo 2020 Dubai: How much does a family day out cost?

A visit to the world's fair does not have to cost the Earth.

EXPO 2020, Opinion, FAQSteven Leckie3 October 2021EXPO 2020EXPO 2020, EXPO 2020 UAE, Expo 2020 DubaiComment

Expo 2020 Dubai offers first month of full access for cost of daily ticket

The October Pass will allow the public to explore the vast site for 31 days for only Dh95.

EXPO 2020, Opinion, Lifestyle, FAQSteven Leckie26 September 2021Expo 2020 Dubai, EXPO 2020 UAE, UAE EXPO 2020Comment

How you can apply for a long-term Cultural Visa in Dubai

The first of its kind visa is offered to creative people in various industries.

FAQ, Visas and RetirementSteven Leckie29 August 2021visa, Dubai visa, Dubai culture, expat culture, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, cultural visa in DubaiComment

Can a Muslim expatriate make a will?

According to Shariah law, a Muslim can bequeath a certain percentage of his or her assets based on a will.

FAQ, Property, UAE LawsSteven Leckie23 August 2021Shariah law in Dubai, shariah law, shariah will, UAE wills, register a will in Dubai, wills in the UAEComment

Secure your assets and protect your legacy with a DIFC Will and/or a DIFC Foundation

A DIFC Will and/or setting up a DIFC Foundation helps if you have assets in the UAE.

Property, UAE Laws, Opinion, FAQSteven Leckie23 August 2021UAE wills, DIFC Wills Service Centre, DIFC Will, register a will in Dubai, inheritance law, Shariah law in Dubai, wills in the UAEComment

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