Summary A juice bar license in Dubai allows you to prepare and sell fresh juices, smoothies, cold-pressed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages from an approved food establishment. For a walk-in outlet, mainland licensing through Dubai DET is the practical route, followed by Dubai Municipality food safety and layout approvals. A setup…
Summary An architectural license in Saudi Arabia requires MISA investment approval, Ministry of Commerce registration, and Saudi Council of Engineers licensing, with foreign firms generally needing a Saudi partner holding at least 25% unless they qualify for a 100% ownership exemption. That exemption requires roughly 10 years of operational experience,…
Summary Emiratisation requires private mainland companies with 50 or more skilled employees to raise Emirati representation by 2 percentage points a year, reaching 10 percent of skilled roles, split into a mid-year and year-end checkpoint. Missing the target now costs AED 9,000 to AED 10,000 per month per unfilled position,…
Summary Starting an e-commerce business in Saudi Arabia requires MISA registration for foreign investors, Commercial Registration, and an e-commerce license, with total realistic setup costing SAR 8,500 to 28,000. Foreign investors can generally own 100% of most e-commerce activities through MISA, without a mandatory local partner. If you’re thinking about…
Summary Dubai has become one of the world’s best places for steel trading, with the UAE running a strong trade balance in steel imports and exports since 2021. Setup costs typically run AED 40,000 to AED 80,000, and while 100% foreign ownership is available both in free zones and on…
Summary A Dubai technical services license authorises electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry businesses through DET or a free zone authority. This guide covers real costs, a realistic timeline, and two approvals most guides skip entirely, Dubai Civil Defense clearance for fire and electrical safety work, and DEWA contractor classification for…
