By: Talal Wazani, Manager Strategic Security Consulting at Help AG The Middle East’s lack of understanding of the upcoming EU regulation is likely to place businesses across a wide range of sectors including cloud services, banking and finance, healthcare, insurance and tourism at significant risk While VAT compliance is currently top of mind for Middle East businesses, many are unaware of the implications of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Union (EU) regulation aims at strengthening and unifying data protection for all EU citizens and is set to come into effect by May 2018. With just over six … Continue reading GDPR – Costly Restriction or New Business Opportunity?

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Federal Tax Authority Opens Registration for Tax Agents and Tax Accounting Software Vendors

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017 Business & Lifestyle Publishing

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has officially opened registration for individuals interested in working as Tax Agents and for Tax Accounting Software Vendors, in addition to providing the necessary technical support to help these vendors as they assist UAE-based businesses comply with tax regulations. The Federal Tax Authority has defined standards and specifications that must be met by the Tax Agent, who is defined by Federal Law No. (7) of 2017 on Tax Procedures as (Any Person registered with the Authority in the Register, who is appointed on behalf of another Person to represent him before the Authority and assist … Continue reading Federal Tax Authority Opens Registration for Tax Agents and Tax Accounting Software Vendors

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‘Fragrant Nature’

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 Business & Lifestyle Publishing

By Shereen Shabnam Fragrant Nature, the creator of premium lifestyle hospitality experiences in Kerala recently showcased three exceptional hotels and resorts in Kerala at the Arabian Travel Market. The award-winning hospitality operator has also strengthened its new ‘Kerala Golden Trio’ package, especially for visitors from the GCC region, promising them three authentic lifestyle experiences just in time for summer. Fragrant Nature has three resorts in Kerala in Fort Kochi, Munnar and Kollam. Each resort has a unique architecture and an unmatched choice of lifestyle amenities. Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa in Paravur, Kollam, stands out for its location … Continue reading ‘Fragrant Nature’

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Maximising Potential in the Workplace

August 13, 2017August 19, 2017 Business & Lifestyle Publishing

Shereen Shabnam interviews Hazel Jackson, CEO of Biz Group Training and education is an integral part of team building and character building of staff. After 23 years of starting Biz Group, Hazel still loves coming to work every day. A variety of clients and projects keep her fresh, discovering how Biz Group can help change leadership approaches, team skills and business practices to accelerate their growth. Hazel enjoys facilitating sessions to solve business problems, or delivering hard-hitting , energising keynotes to stimulate awareness and change. We get to know more about her work. When was Biz Group established and what … Continue reading Maximising Potential in the Workplace