Friday, November 13, 2026

new business while still working

Dubai Law: Can Employees Launch Their Own Business While Employed?

A reader is curious about the steps required to establish a new business while still working for an employer. Question: I work for a company in Dubai that operates on the mainland. I want to start my own textile business, which...

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UAE Friday Forecast: Cloudy Skies, Dusty Winds and Rough Seas Expected

The National Centre of Meteorology predicts cloudy conditions and strong northwesterly breezes for Friday, 13 November. Temperatures will hover around 30 °C in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.