Setting up a business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involves careful planning, here are some essential factors to keep in mind:

So far 59 investors in the emirate have already taken advantage of the new law that went into effect for the whole UAE at the beginning of this month.

A total of 59 investors take advantage of the UAE's Commercial Companies Law since June 1 amendments.

The amendments will boost the UAE’s appeal as an attractive destination for both foreign investors, entrepreneurs and talent.

Analysts predict a major boost to the UAE's attractiveness to foreign investors following a change to company ownership laws.

Virtual Company Licence will allow investors worldwide to do business in Dubai digitally

The Gulf emirate is ideally placed geographically and economically for 21st-century growth, with DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) playing a central role.

Trade routes are the stuff of legend, bringing exotic goods, wealth and new ideas across the globe. Historically, the Silk Road linked the major ancient civilisations of China and the Roman Empire; the Spice Route maritime passages went from the East Indies to Europe; and frankincense and myrrh were transported on the Incense Route from the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean.

Beads were traded along the Amber Route between the Baltic and Egypt; the Tea Route ran from China through Tibet to India; and the Salt Route went from Ostia, near Rome, across Italy to the Adriatic coast.