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Find out moreWelcome to the first edition of Law Update for 2025. As we begin this exciting year, we are pleased to turn our attention to one of the most dynamic sectors in the UAE and the broader GCC region – healthcare. Over the past several years, the region has seen unprecedented growth in this sector, driven by legislative advancements, technological innovations, and the increasing focus on sustainability and AI. As such, healthcare is set to be one of the most important sectors in the coming decade.
In this issue, we explore key themes that are significantly shaping the future of healthcare in the UAE, such as recent changes in foreign ownership laws. These reforms present a major opportunity for foreign investors, opening up new avenues for international collaborations and improving the overall healthcare infrastructure. The changes in ownership laws are an important milestone, and we provide an analysis of what this means for the industry and the various players involved.
Read NowEmirates, one of the world’s leading airlines, has worked in conjunction with Al Tamimi & Company, the Middle East’s largest law firm, to produce an expert guide on ‘Doing Business in Dubai’. The book, released at a buoyant time for the Dubai economy, is aimed at supporting long-term growth of the economy.
As part of Al Tamimi’s wider ‘Doing Business in Dubai’ series, this edition acts as a concise guide to operating a business in Dubai, providing companies and individuals with the vital information they need when considering relocating operations in the Emirate, including business structures and employment issues. The book aims to provide a greater understanding of both the business and legal aspects of operating in Dubai, outlining business activities, employment law and investment considerations.
Recent forecasts by the Department of Economic Development predict that Dubai’s economy will grow by around 4.7% this year, increasing to over 5% in 2015. The potential of the market is likely to attract foreign entities to consider relocation to Dubai to take advantage of the subsequent benefits such as zero tax, 100% foreign ownership, a wealth of skilled workers, and central geographical locations for access to both East and Western markets.
Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Centre, added:
“Dubai is a thriving business destination and its success has inspired people from all over the world to adopt it as their base. In working with Al Tamimi to provide an easy-to-read guide to doing business in Dubai, we hope to assist those looking to enter the ecosystem here in building solid foundations for their future growth.”
Husam Hourani, Managing Partner at Al Tamimi, said:
“Confidence is high in Dubai and its economic prospects are encouraging. Universally recognised as business-friendly and stable, Dubai offers businesses quality infrastructure, services and skilled workers, which are all vital elements in establishing a successful organisation.
“Understanding the specific dynamics of Dubai and how to operate here is key to ensuring business success. Our legal experts authored this book to provide an informative and valuable guide to operating in this market. It is designed to help new entrants and entrepreneurs wanting to break into the market and established firms looking to expand. We hope this book helps all businesses as they navigate the legislative landscape and look to better understand cultural nuances.”
An electronic copy of the guide can be found here.
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