Abu Dhabi & Dubai Top Global Rankings for Tax-Friendliness in 2025: What It Means for Business Growth in the UAE

Many Flags of the United Arab Emirates waving in the wind. UAE independence day concept

The UAE Solidifies Its Status as a Global Business Hub In a landmark moment for the region, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been officially recognized among the most tax-friendly cities in the world for 2025. As economic growth accelerates across the Gulf, this recognition reinforces the UAE’s role as a premier destination for international business, investment, and innovation. At TTE, […]

TTE Gulf at Egypt Business Forum 2025 | Official Highlights

Egypt Business Forum

We were honored to sponsor and actively participate in the Egypt Business Forum. Mr. Rami Khalifa, Regional Director of TTE Gulf, had the opportunity to engage with key figures promoting Egypt’s rapidly growing market. ​ Discussions focused on new regulations supporting the healthcare industry and facilitating investment across various industrial sectors—critical drivers of Egypt’s economic […]

BIG 2024: At the Accor Arena in Paris | Bpi France

Cultural and Creative Industries in KSA: Winning Strategies at BIG. Reflecting on the event at the Accor Arena in Paris for BIG, where Jean-Pierre LABRY had the opportunity to present winning strategies for the Cultural and Creative Industries in Saudi Arabia, a country with great potential in this sector and where France plays a vital […]

New Partnership in the UAE, KSA & Egypt

TTE Gulf Management Consultancy Gulf team is excited about our new partnership as we support Tbs in expanding their commercial development across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. It’s an honor to collaborate with such a respected French brand, known for its quality craftsmanship in footwear and textiles. We look forward to many […]

Riyadh’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Paving the Way for Growth

Aerial view of Riyadh showcasing the new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) designed to boost business growth and attract international investments

The SEZs are set to have a transformative impact on Riyadh’s economy Riyadh. Saudi Arabi, is embarking on an ambitious journey, positioning itself as a global economic leader with the launch of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the Royal Commission of Riyadh City (RCRC). This Strategic initiative aims to attract international investments, creating a dynamic […]

TTE Gulf Newsletter September 2023 | Special Edition Saudi Arabia

"Composite image featuring two scenes in Saudi Arabia. On the left, a man in a suit sits at a long table in a spacious, bright office with large windows overlooking the city. On the right, a daytime view of a busy street in a modern city with tall buildings, including a distinctive building with a curved top and glass facade.

Read more in our September newsletter: A new chapter for TTE Gulf – Opening of Riyadh office in Saudi Arabia In this edition you will find the below articles: Saudi-french investment forum 2023 in Paris 📊 Franco-saudi business council Riyadh’s bid for Expo 2030 🌍 Business and economic news : Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 🗓️ […]

Siemens Energy Enhances Egypt’s Power Generation & Economic Growth

Aerial view of Cairo, Egypt, showcasing the Nile River winding through the city with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings along its banks

Egypt is currently working to define its long-term development and growth strategy with Siemens Energy 🇪🇬 Joe Kaeser, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens Energy, said, “To support Egypt’s economic change, we have successfully connected 14.4 gigawatts to the country’s national grid, increasing its power generation capacity by more than 40 percent. This source […]

Success Story: Lights Mission 2022

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B2B meetings for our client in lighting After our EXPO Mission Dubai 2021 Special Light where we were able to welcome a group of French companies, it is with great pleasure to welcome the Cluster managers and members of Cluster de Iluminación CICAT, Cluster Lumière & LUCE IN VENETO, respectively, coming from: Spain 🇪🇸 France […]

Grand Est Mission – 3 french domains to discover the UAE Market

Tasting with key sommeliers in the region TTE Gulf was delighted to welcome 3 french domains from our mission « Grand Est » with Eric Taillet – Guillaume KAPPLER – Pierre Karcher The program was very intense:– The opportunity to visit local distributors through a retail tour– Meetings with a renowned and one of the top 3 best sommeliers in Dubai […]

Middle East Delegation with l’Ameublement français: Equiphotel

Equiphotel Paris: TTE Gulf supports Delegation in France Thank you l’Ameublement français and EquipHotel Paris for sharing with us an opportunity to be in a very exceptional event in #paris. Our delegation of interior designers, entrepreneurs, consultants and architects from the Middle East had the pleasure of discovering the #madeinfrance know-how of the members of the Ameublement des français during the event. Especially, we would […]

TTE Gulf to support Sirha Lyon in the Middle East & Egypt

Sirha Lyon Leading Food Expo in France TTE Gulf Management Consultancy is pleased to announce that we will support Sirha in the Middle East and Egypt region. The Sirha Lyon trade show is one of the world’s largest food and hospitality events, featuring hundreds of demonstrations, presentations, competitions, and conferences, in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where professionals […]

Market Insights in the Middle East – Newsletter (May/June 2022)

Middle East Market Insights: Key Economic and Business Updates for UAE, KSA, and Egypt This newsletter comprises market insights and local economic updates in the Middle East region: UAE, KSA and Egypt. View the full Newsletter Contents Introduction of TTE Gulf Egypt Covid-19 Updates UAE UAE to remain the most competitive economy in MENA in […]

TTE Gulf opens a new office in Egypt.

Your Consultancy Firm in Egypt Exciting news! We are pleased to announce that we have officially opened our new office in Cairo: TTE Egypt Management Consultancy. Egypt is in the 3rd place of the richest countries in Africa (after Nigeria & South Africa and before Algeria & Morocco). This country is considered an important bridge […]

Supporting l’Ameublement français in the United Arab Emirates

TTE Gulf is the official partner in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia of the French furniture federation, l’Ameublement français, which facilitates the export activities of its members towards national and international markets. We had the pleasure to welcome last month, Isabelle Hernio, International Director of French Furniture, while she was attending the last edition […]

TTE Gulf and Export Pulse | The International growth accelerator experts

It is with great pleasure that we introduce Jean-Pierre Labry, our esteemed Co-Founder of TTE Gulf Management Consultancy, and Founder of Export Pulse, our French affiliate. With his extensive expertise and visionary leadership, Jean-Pierre has been instrumental in shaping our firm’s success. At TTE Gulf, we specialize in accelerating growth in the Middle East and […]

TTE Gulf & Export Pulse: Expansion in the UAE and KSA.

Expansion Project in the UAE and KSA We are thrilled to announce that TTE Gulf Management Consultancy and Export Pulse will support BLOCK’AXESS’ expansion in UAE and KSA. The company is a brand of the Klozmann Group, the second domestic producer of anti-vandalism entry set for social housing. They are a French manufacturer of the anti-intrusion barrier which is modular, easy […]

UAE New Labour Law and Weekend Change

Changes with UAE Labour LAW Corporates in the UAE’s private sector will be covered by the New Labour Law from February 2022. “This includes companies incorporated in the UAE mainland and regulated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (“MoHRE”) as well as companies in the free zones (except for those based in the […]

Mission Dubai Light: Yet another success story.

A look back at a week in Dubai with the Cluster Lumière, its president Philippe Badaroux and a dozen companies from the lighting sector. The Lumiere Mission included targeted BtoB meetings, a cocktail with the local community, visits to local companies, a visit to the Cityscape MENA exhibition and Dubai Design Week exhibition, and a […]

Jean-Pierre LABRY elected as Co-President of Globallians

Globallians: The network of international development experts Export Pulse’s Founder & CEO Jean-Pierre LABRY, is elected as Co-President of the Globallians network for the next two years along with Maryline Bertheau-Sobczyk – Poland and Eastern Europe Expert. A summer convention sharing a common objective: to accompany the French companies in the 73 countries, which we […]

Expanding Your Cosmetics Brand in UAE – Mission Dubai 2021 Webinar

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, May 20, 2021 – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Cosmetics Webinar On the occasion of the Mission Dubai 2021 organized by Export Pulse & CLASSE EXPORT from October 3 to 6, 2021, we propose a “special cosmetics” webinar, where we will discuss about the Mission Dubai, EXPO2020DUBAI, the French Pavilion France Dubai 2020, the Beautyworld Middle East trade […]

UAE Resumes Issuances of Entry Permits Excluding Work Permits

In the United Arab Emirates, the government decided on March 2020 to temporarily suspend visa issuances to curb the virus’s spread. As a result, the tourism industry, one of the most significant non-oil sources of revenue in the country, was laid to one of its major setbacks. Nonetheless, on September 24, 2020, GOOD NEWS was […]

Dubai Expo Key Facts

Expo 2020 is a Universal Exposition and to be hosted by Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The BIE or Bureau International des Expositions awarded Dubai as the host during their general assembly last November 27, 2013. UAE selected the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, sub-themes being Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity. The World Expo in Dubai […]

EXPO 2020 update

Sheikh Mohammad Bin visited the Expo 2020 Dubai and was accompanied by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. They were received upon their arrival at the site by Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline […]

Cost of Certificate of Good Conduct

As the new rule in UAE that all expatriates must obtain a Certificate of good conduct, the required documents needed is the valid Emirates ID and active email address. If the Emirates ID is not valid because the applicant is in between jobs, the police will explain over the phone that the applicant must need […]

How to obtain certificate of good conduct for new UAE Regulation

All expatriates are required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct before applying for work visa in UAE. The certificate is issued by either home country or the country of residence for the last 5 years.. The certificate must be attested by the UAE Customer Happiness Centres at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International […]

Business Set up in Dubai

Dubai is the world’s fastest growing employment hotspot in the world. Up to date, more than thousands of companies have been registered in Dubai mainland and free zones. There are two options for business setup in UAE: Mainland business setup; Free zone business setup. If you choose to conduct business in UAE mainland, you will […]

LIST OF FREE ZONES IN UAE

United Arab Emirates is an Arabian Peninsula nation settled mainly along the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. The country is a federation of 7 emirates and Abu Dhabi is the capital island. Setting up a business in Free zone in UAE has many options to choose from. The following are the list of Free zones in 7 […]

UAE’s private sector holiday

It was announced already and in a circular issues by Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation that the New year holiday for private sector will be on January 1,2018. While, December 31 and January 1 have been declared New Year holidays for federal ministries and related entities, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) […]

Use of Gifts in Business Relations

You don’t need to sit tight for the occasions to convey business gifts. There are a few distinct gatherings of individuals that may warrant blessing giving. Be that as it may, in case you’re pondering when to give business gifts and who to offer them to, a general dependable guideline is to send blessings to […]

Citroen drives back into the UAE Market

UROPEAN car giant Citroen is making a comeback in the UAE after five-year absence from the market.   The French car firm had been in a legal dispute with is former dealership in the emirates.   But the company has now appointed Al Rostamani Group as its new sole distributor and opened its first showroom […]