Executive Summary for HR Leaders and Decision-Makers Dubai has announced a new AED 1 billion economic support package designed to ease short-term financial pressure on businesses and individuals affected by the current regional conflict environment. While the package is not targeted at specific countries or industries, it sends an important signal to internationally active companies: […]

Recent developments across the Gulf region are prompting many international companies, especially DACH organisations operating in the UAE and wider GCC markets, to review employment-law exposure, contractual obligations, supply-chain risks and cross-border tax implications. Together with our legal partner emltc, we are sharing four focused briefings addressing the most relevant legal considerations currently affecting companies […]

Employment law insights for German, Austrian and Swiss companies operating in the Middle East Anders Legal Consultancy LLC, part of the Departer legal network, recently published valuable employment law insights specifically relevant for German, Austrian and Swiss companies operating in the UAE or expanding into the Middle East. Ramadan is an important period to understand, […]

Private Equity in the German Mittelstand and Globally: Why Leadership Determines Growth, Buy-and-Build Success and Succession Stability Private equity continues to be viewed differently across the Mittelstand. For some, it represents growth, innovation and international expansion opportunities. For others, it still carries associations with restructuring pressure or short-term financial expectations. The reality, as so often, […]

As Emiratisation requirements continue to evolve, many HR leaders and CEOs in the UAE are facing the same challenge: understanding whether the rules apply to their company and what concrete actions are required. Uncertainty around applicability, quotas, deadlines and enforcement has become a growing risk factor for companies operating in the UAE mainland. Against this […]

In 2025, leadership hiring changed. Companies no longer asked “Who can fill the role?” they asked: “Who can succeed in uncertainty, protect our plans, and deliver impact?” Markets evolved faster than expected: AI progressed, localisation policies expanded, skills shortages intensified and international entities required stronger alignment with headquarters. As a result, leadership appointments became a […]

Major reforms are reshaping Oman’s business environment. The introduction of personal income tax (PIT) from 2028 will mark a historic change, while the Golden Visa program is already opening new perspectives for international executives and investors. For German companies, these developments translate into greater planning security, enhanced talent retention and broader options for long-term investments. […]

FAQs, Compliance Risks and Strategic Guidance for HR Leaders and Decision-Makers German, Austrian and Swiss companies operating in the UAE or planning to establish an entity in the UAE frequently raise similar questions regarding Emiratisation. Which companies fall under these rules? What quotas apply? And what are the potential consequences of non-compliance? To support DACH […]

Strategic talent alignment, cultural precision and local execution: What German HR leaders must master to succeed in the Kingdom 1. Strategic Opportunity Meets Cultural Complexity Saudi Arabia is undergoing one of the most ambitious economic transformations in the world. With its Vision 2030 agenda, the Kingdom aims to diversify its economy, reduce dependency on oil […]

By Norman Sterz, CEO & Founder, Departer – The Know-Who People Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the Dubai Business Forum – Germany in Hamburg. The event was an exclusive diaglogue platform that united over 240 leading German business executives, high-profile investors and policymakers from Germany and the UAE. The objective was […]