ABU DHABI / WAM A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) led by Chairman, Awaidha Al Marar, is visiting Japan this week to share the emirate’s experience in developing the energy sector and to exchange expertise with the Japanese energy ministries and organisations. During the visit, the DoE delegation will place particular focus on sustainability projects, demand-side ...

Dubai / Emirates Business A survey of UAE investors and residents show that the recently implemented UAE Permanent Residency Scheme has created a positive sentiment in the investment community. A random survey of 1,012 respondents indicate that existing investors have more appetite to increase their portfolio, while would-be investors are now more open to start investing. Seventy-nine per cent of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is continuing to prioritise the ease of doing business with the introduction of new licencing categories and fees designed to make establishing businesses within the Centre easier and more affordable. Four new licencing categories were introduced as part of the new Operating Law and Regulations, including Short-term and Restricted Licences, Comme- rcial ...