Economic Resource Guide

The Aga Khan Economic Planning Board UAE (AKEPB) aims to capture information related to the economic impact of COVID-19 as it applies to small businesses and employees as well as to individuals and families. Efforts are being made to ensure that timely and relevant information is available. The information in this document is provided as general information only and is not meant as legal or other professional advice. If you require specific legal advice on any issue, please consult a qualified lawyer or other appropriate professionals. The accuracy of the information contained in linked websites is not guaranteed. The Ismaili Council for the UAE, AKEPB and any other Ismaili institutions are NOT affiliated with any of the external websites in this document, and do not assume any responsibility or liability for the content provided therein. Any reliance you place on such material is therefore strictly at your own risk.

Resources:

  1. Economic Impact
  2. Federal Government Support
  3. Immigration
  4. Resources for:
    • Support for SMEs
    • Support for F&B Businesses
    • Investments and Financial Planning
    • Employment
    • Working From Home
  5. Upgrade Your Skills

Economic Impact

As you are aware, the COVID-19 outbreak has now affected almost every country around the world. From an economic standpoint, the impact of COVID-19 has resulted in a period of significant uncertainty and volatility. It is highly likely that economic growth will slow down in the coming months. Given the prevailing environment, the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board UAE (AKEPB) would like to share articles and resources which may be of interest to the Jamat.

For frequently asked questions about COVID-19, kindly refer to the following websites:


Federal Government Support

An overview of Federal Government support with regards to the UAE and Region countries can be found here.

UAE

KSA

Qatar

Bahrain

Kuwait

Oman


Immigration

UAE


Support for SMEs

Financial Institution Support

UAE

Qatar

Oman

Bahrain

KSA

World Health Organization

Legal

Insurance

Consulting

Supply Chain

Banking


Support for F&B Businesses

Commission-free ordering platform for restaurants & more options

Employee Outreach


Investments and Financial Planning

General

Tax Relief


Employment

General

Employment Insurance

Employee


The Work From Home (WFH) Set-up Process

Need advice on getting your teams started and optimizing their productivity at home? Below, you can find valuable resources with all the tips and tools you need to start setting up your team working from home while keeping them engaged, focused, and productive in a remote working setup:

Setting Up Your Tech Stack

LinkedIn Learning Guide

Productivity Tips

Slack Webinar

Remote Working Guidelines


Upgrade Your Skills

Learning Resources to Stay Competitive in Today's Industry