Transportation is one of the most important factor that a business requires. Whether it is reciving raw materials, sending finished goods or transportation of the labor, it is an unspoken rule that a business will not be able to function without a high efficiency, low cost transport method. 

Given below is how various modes of transport work to help a business run:

The Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) passing beside Burj Khalifa in the downtown area.

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Sea transport is the oldest mode of transportation in the UAE. Even before the discovery of oil, old wooden ships were used to move people and goods locally & internationally. Today this mode of transport is the beating heart of the country as nearly all items of use are imported via the very handful of ports in the country:

Major Ports:

1. Jabal Ali Ports (Dubai)

2. Khalifa Ports (Abu Dhabi)

Other ports:

1. Zayed Port (Abu Dhabi)

2. Port Rashid (Dubai)

3. Hamriya Port (Dubai)

4. Ruwais Port (Abu Dhabi)

The UAE boasts one of the most business friendly environments in the world as it has almost no issues that other countries might regularly face:

1. Political: Monarchy government means no sudden shift in government policies, no red tape bureaucracy or election mayhem

2. Social: No strikes, protests or movements which affect businesses.

3. Environmental: No major climate issue such as landslide or earthquake, except for blazing heat.

The UAE Government actively makes it more attractive for businesses to open a branch here, or start new entirely through the following ways:

• Business Opening Speed: In many cases, businesses can legally get registered & open in the UAE within 2 working days.

• Simplicity: No heavy & complex paperwork. All official work is simplified and done through applications such as BASHER

• Affordability: UAE Business registration is often very budget friendly, often allowing lower budget businessess to run businesses too.

The UAE has one of the worlds most competitive & highly reliable banking systems in the world. They provide the top tier banking facilities for all from Low Income individuals to large revenue MNC's. Let us understand the features of the banking system:

• Banks in the UAE provide very pro-business loan options, which help businesses to rapidly expand. 

• The Emirati banks allow for secure & fast financial transactions

• The well established & flawless banking system of the UAE attracts foregin investors & businesses to the country

• The UAE is home to one of the most eye catching and mouth watering advertisement spots anywhere in the world. 

• The country has a very large digital population, which allows for easy reach for businesses to advertise. 

• This attracts businesses to happily advertise their products for near guranteed success. Some of the examples are listed below.

The UAE is one of the few nations who leads the world rankings in terms of security of any kind. Let's look at the features of the safety in the UAE:

• Harsh Laws for even the smallest of offenses, wiping off any unethical motives. 

• Large data record with wide range of documents of every resident and person in the UAE

• Other data records include fingerprints, blood samples & facial recognition.

• Country is flooded with surveillence systems on every corner and nook, from highway cameras to home cameras.

• Extremely fast & effective response of not only police but ambulance and fire brigade too.

• The UAE only allows for high quality & tested products to enter the country. No false products are sold.

• All professional services have dedicated licenses by the government such as Doctor License & teaching license, ensuring authenticity & quality.

In the end, such combination of factors lead to a highly safe environment for both businesses & customers, which attracts businesses to come & thrive.