What You Need To Know About UAE’s Corporate Tax

corporate tax - smartcrowd

As most of you are already aware, UAE’s Minister of Finance announced the introduction of a 9% federal corporate tax on business profits, effective from June 1, 2023. The UAE, a magnet for the world’s elite, has been notorious for its tax-free status – carving its place as an attractive business hub. So, many are […]

How Will Omicron Affect The Holiday Home Market in 2022?

omicron - smartcrowd

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai has remained one of the top tourist destinations in the world thanks to a successful vaccination drive, open borders, and the feeling of normalcy in the emirate – relative to the rest of the world where lockdowns are still common practice. Because of this, Dubai’s holiday home market has started […]

Are NFTs The Future of Real Estate?

NFTs - smartcrowd

As the world is rapidly shifting towards digitalization, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest advancements in the technology space (we see you – metaverse). Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are gradually transforming markets – and the real estate sector is no exception. With such innovations taking place, there will be an abundance […]

How UAE’s Work Week Impacts UAE’s Economy?

uae new work week - smartcrowd

Christmas came early this year in the UAE! With the UAE government announcing plans for switching to a different workweek, the private sector is expecting to follow suit as well. Starting next year, the new work week in the UAE will be from Monday to Thursday – with Friday also being a half-day for the […]

How UAE’s 50 Projects Will Set A New Era Of Prosperity

uae 50 projects - smartcrowd

We are living at the cusp of an extraordinary year for the UAE as it marks its Golden Jubilee by turning 50! It is no surprise that UAE’s national day will also be marked as ‘World Future Day’, as announced by UNESCO. Particularly, this date was chosen in appreciation of UAE’s astounding accomplishments throughout the […]

How COP28 Will Boost Dubai Holiday Homes in 2023

COP28 - Smartcrowd

This past month, world leaders met at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, Scotland for crunch talks on global warming during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). Over 30,000 delegates from 197 countries flocked to the two-week summit, the largest to date. Hotel chains were fully booked and holiday homeowners cashed in, with some boosting prices […]