Author: Arabian Media staff

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone has launched a limited-time summer promotion aimed at global publishing and creative entrepreneurs, offering a fast-tracked business setup with substantial cost and time savings—available only until the end of July. The initiative is designed to attract content creators, publishers, designers, translators, and media businesses seeking to enter the UAE and wider regional markets. Upon approval, the business licence is issued instantly, and the residency visa is processed in just five working days—a major draw for international founders looking to launch operations quickly. Saif Al Suwaidi, Director of Sharjah Publishing City, said: “Sharjah’s vision has always…

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Ras Al Khaimah’s economy continues to gain momentum in 2025, with the Department of Economic Development (DED) reporting a 17.6 per cent increase in new business licences issued during the first half of the year. A total of 1,219 licences were issued from January to June, up from 1,037 in the same period last year. The sharpest rise came from the industrial sector, which saw a remarkable 111 per cent increase in new licences, underscoring Ras Al Khaimah’s growing appeal as a manufacturing and industrial hub. Ras Al Khaimah business licences Professional licences grew by 20 per cent, and commercial…

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Don’t shoot the messenger, but the U.S. stock market’s rally to all-time highs this year pales in comparison when compared to gains being recorded across many international equity markets. Most notably, ETFs representing Greece and Poland are up 58% and 55%, respectively, in 2025—blowing past the 7% gain the benchmark S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has posted during the same time period. Although the U.S. stock market has historically outperformed its international peers since the end of the Great Recession, cheaper valuations abroad, the U.S.’s higher-for-longer interest rate policy, and the appeal created by the weaker U.S. dollar are pushing some…

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Childcare expenses are a significant financial strain for many families, sometimes accounting for nearly 10% of a household’s income, sometimes more. For working parents, finding affordable, quality childcare is often a challenge, and the costs for reliable options can add up quickly. While this burden affects many, it hits some families harder than others, especially those with lower incomes or single parents. The good news? There are ways to better manage expenses and balance work with caregiving that can take the stress off of you and your finances. The Financial Burden of Childcare Costs Childcare costs in America vary widely.…

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An S corp is any business that chooses to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through shareholders for federal tax purposes, with the benefit of limited liability and relief from double taxation. An S corporation is a variation of a corporation within Subchapter S of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code. To be an S corporation, your business needs to be set up as a corporation by filling and submitting documents like the Articles of Incorporation or Certificate of Incorporation to the appropriate government authority, along with the applicable fee. Once the incorporation process is complete, all shareholders…

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