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Construction Business

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Are You Looking to Start a Construction Business in Dubai?

The total value of the UAE construction business sector has been estimated at more than one trillion dollars. Dubai is the crowned

Posted on May 28, 2019
Written by Gilbert Sakr

Daycare

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How to Start a Daycare Business in Dubai?

If you have years of experience caring for children, are a current or former educator, or have an entrepreneurial streak-you could consider

Posted on May 23, 2019
Written by Gilbert Sakr

Dubai Expo 2020

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Dubai Expo 2020: Seven Things Every Business Needs to Do to Prepare for Expo

This article covers the 7 things every business needs to know to prepare for the Dubai Expo 2020. World Expos are unrivalled

Posted on May 21, 2019
Written by Gilbert Sakr

Life Coaching

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How to Start Your Life Coaching Business in Dubai?

With over 50,000 life coach practitioners globally according to a study by the International Coach Federation-life coaching is a growing field. With

Posted on May 16, 2019
Written by Gilbert Sakr

Mobile App Development

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How to Start a Mobile App Development Company in Dubai?

In this article, you will learn how to start a mobile app development company in Dubai UAE. The UAE has one of

Posted on May 13, 2019
Written by Gilbert Sakr

Retail Business

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How to Start a Retail Business in Dubai?

Opening a retail business or retail shop in Dubai and being in business for yourself can be very rewarding. You need to

Posted on May 7, 2019
Written by Gilbert Sakr

SHAMS - Sharjah Media City

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How to Start a Business in Shams Free Zone?

Sharjah Media City (Shams) launched in January 2017 in the emirate of Sharjah to cater to the growing media sector. Similar free

Posted on May 2, 2019
Written by Gilbert Sakr

Dubai South Company Incorporation

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How to Incorporate Company in Dubai South?

Dubai South a 145 square kilometre city that includes the World Expo 2020 site as well as Al Maktoum International Airport, which

Posted on April 23, 2019
Written by Gilbert Sakr

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