Three challenges stand out, according to David Stevens, GCC VAT Implementation Partner, EY
UAE business
Delivery Hero
India-based Zomato said to plan exit from UAE business
UAE was the first market outside India that Zomato launched its food delivery business
businesspeople in UAE
Majority of CEOs to make major capital investment in 2019, survey shows
Results come from Oxford Business Groups latest survey of 110 UAE C-suite executives
100 Powerful Arabs 2017
Video: Mishal Kanoo on how MNCs can resolve disputes with local partners
Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of Kanoo Group, speaks about seeking out flexible partnerships and building personal relationships in order to maintain good working environment between MNCs and local partners.
Private sector
UAE non-oil private sector growth eases in February
Emirates NBD statistics show that business confidence deteriorated sharply since January
Emirates NBD
UAE business confidence highest since January 2015
Emirates NBD data shows that improved economic conditions led to a sharp increase in January orders
Federal Tax Authority
Video: Are UAE businesses ready for VAT?
VAT is now a reality in the UAE, but are companies prepared for it? What are the implications of this tax on the economy? Arabian Business talks to business owners, analysts and tax experts to answer these questions.
Entrepreneur
The challenges of finding a local UAE sponsor
Hayden Mollard, general manager of Virtuzone gives tips on how to find the right local UAE sponsor
Federal Tax Authority
FTA urges businesses to register for VAT to avoid penalties
Failure to submit a registration application by January 1 will lead to a penalty of AED20,000