September 2026

E-invoicing in dubai

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) is introducing a nationwide electronic invoicing system that will significantly shape Dubai’s business landscape. What might initially sound like a bureaucratic requirement is actually a substantial step in Dubai’s digital transformation—offering tangible benefits for companies that prepare early.

UAE lowers age of majority to 18

With the new Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, the United Arab Emirates QIC Realty are taking a long-overdue step: As of June 1, 2026, the age of majority in civil law will officially be 18 years. For young entrepreneurs planning to start a company in Dubai, this means: no guardians, no special permits, and no unnecessary waiting.

Small Business Relief extended to 2029

Small Business Relief extended to 2029: Why now is the best time to set up your company in Dubai If you run a start-up in Dubai, work as a freelancer, or are building a small to medium-sized business, this news should make your day: The popular Small Business Relief is being extended. On August 7. 2026. the UAE Ministry of Finance officially confirmed that the tax relief will continue until December 31, 2029 and businesses in Dubai will...

Independent Spirit: The Evolving Luxury of Boston’s Beacon Hill

This well-heeled neighborhood sits at the heart of history, but its streets exude all the charm of now, writes Andrew Sessa A Beacon Hill home remodeled by local interior designer Nina Far er. Photograph: Jared Kuzia ​​As America celebrates its milestone 250th anniversary, the revolutionary spirit that has long defined Boston revs up. The coastal New England city played an outsized role in the...

Prime Locations: These Lavish Homes are Part of TV History

Standout luxury properties have what it takes to be star of the show, writes Nancy Groves Santa Fe, New Mexico | QIC Realty’s International Realty – Santa Fe – 326 Grant Avenue Brokerage   The real estate mantra “location, location, location” acquires higher meaning for some luxury homes on the market. While any property that isn’t brand new has a history—sometimes across...

Spotlight on Helsinki: Design-Savvy City Between Land and Sea

Helsinki Design Week is a clear highlight, but the Finnish capital is a year-round destination for the creatively curious, writes Paula Hotti Architects Alvar and Aino Aalto, design houses Marimekko and Iittala and, of course, the Moomins have made Finnish design famous around the world. Yet Helsinki is not content to rest on its 20th-century icons. In Finland’s capital, architecture, interiors,...