The world's largest corporations are already in Dubai, and growing at a tremendous pace. More are moving in by the day.

The reason for Dubai's success is illustrated in the foreword by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance & Industry-UAE, in the book Images of Dubai '92:

"At the crossroads of vibrant economic activity in the West and the Far East, Dubai sits on the doorstep of a billion consumers. Although oil may have significantly contributed to its prosperity, trade is still the lifeblood of its custom. Open skies and a free trading environment continue to support this trading culture. But as the needs of a changing world economic scene evolve and manufactures worldwide focus their attention on the region, Dubai is preparing to enhance its status as a major link in the global business network."

The government of Dubai is singlemindedly pro-business, and is aware that if it is to ride the economic high that is spreading through the Gulf, it must continue to lead from the front. Which means having an infrastructure that can accommodate rapid growth, and having laws that are both pragmatic and liberal. In both these vital areas, Dubai is already way ahead of any city in the region. Since its Federation in 1971, the United Arab Emirates has passed several laws, both at the federal and local levels, for easy and equitable transaction of business. Individual emirates are also authorized to issue laws pertaining to certain areas, particularly those concerning trading activities. By far the most business friendly laws and regulations in the Middle East are to be found in the emirate of Dubai.

As for Dubai's infrastructure, the city offers the world's finest business and leisure facilities. State-of-the-art communication networks, sprawling roadways, superb public amenities, major 5-Star hotel chains, 3 PGA class championship golf courses, a delightful nightlife, all adding up to a charmingly cosmopolitan lifestyle. The information in this booklet will offer international companies general guidance on how to set up a business operation in the Middle East with Dubai as their base. It will also explain how the same can be so much easier when you partner with one of Dubai's most prominent business houses, the AlMoosa Group Investment L.L.C..

Though this home page may not contain information specific to the nature of your business, the AlMoosa group's Legal Affairs department will provide the initial assistance and advice free of charge, and so will our International Affairs department which provides specific market information and invaluable practical suggestions. Any other query that you may have will be gladly answered by the relevant department head.