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Surviving the Unforeseeable: Business Continuity during Covid-19
It is hard to find the right words to describe the last few months. Never before has our global society been so vastly impacted and irrevocably altered by a single crisis. The spread of Covid-19 has destroyed lives and decimated the financial stability of individuals, companies and countries. Even in locations taking the initial steps
Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) – what you need to know, and what you need to do
Dubai downtown in the evening, luxury modern buildings in bright yellow sunset light, futuristic cityscape, expensive life in UAE The UAE introduced ESR in April 2019. Its goal is to ensure UAE companies maintain a sufficient economic presence in the UAE, in line with the global standard set by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
Supporting Services: Virtual Home Search
While we won’t know the full effects of the global pandemic for some time, there is an understanding that things might never be quite the same. Beyond straining our healthcare systems and economies, the spread of Covid-19 has shaped the way we connect, from doing business to going shopping. Restrictions and precautions made screens and
Supporting Services: Safe & Sound Relocation
The last few months have seen unprecedented developments and changes to our everyday lives, our health and the global economy. So much of what we had taken for granted has been affected. We have seen heroism from the most assuming of sources and government institutions rush to help support those in need. As we
Supporting Services: Rent Negotiation during Covid-19
The last few months have been tough. No matter who you are or where you are in the world, everyone has been impacted by the spread of Covid-19. We see it in the health of our loved ones, the struggle of frontline workers and the devastating economic repercussions. As many countries now enter a new
Beyond Covid-19: Could local and regional economies benefit from a new landscape?
As the coronavirus loosens its grip on the world’s population, the requirement to stay at home to stop its spread and protect human life has created its own economic uncertainties. With some countries beginning to take tentative steps to reinvigorate their economies post-Covid-19, we examine the potential speed and shape of the bounceback in the
Business in the time of coronavirus – what can you do to survive the COVID-19 pandemic?
In a fast-changing environment that requires a relentless series of quick decisions, business owners are understandably worried about what they should be doing and when. How can you maximize protection for employees during the pandemic, and keep an eye on medium- to long-term survival? Clear and concise communication will be key. Be aware that advice
#InThisTogether: Covid-19 Update
As much as people (ie our fab employees at EER) have heroically adapted to the new realities of our day to day lives (their ‘teams’ game is strong!), so much about the current situation still seems so unbelievable. Arguably few situations in history have so dominated our society and our communities. Industries remain under threat
April 20, 2020
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Banking, Business and Movement: A Covid-19 Update
During this period of unprecedented global upheaval, every day seems to bring more news and updates from communities and governments around the world. As covid-19 continues to spread and impact our health and industries, more and more of us are left in vulnerable positions surrounded by an uncertainty over what to do and when the
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