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Dubai business setup firm A&A in unique pact with sustainability advisory firm

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In a first for a business setup company in Dubai, A&A Associate has partnered with top international sustainability advisory firm Bon Conseil to kickstart plans for a net zero journey that will see them cut out Green House Gas (GHG) emissions within the next three years.

“A&A Associate has always been a pro-active changemaker, not just picking on trends but, in fact, executing them ahead of others so our business operations and processes remain aligned with UAE Government’s commitment to sustainability,” said Robin Philip, the founder and director of A&A Associate, after signing an MoU with Bon Conseil.

“The dedicated team of professionals at Bon Conseil, with their global experience and expertise, are the ideal partners to assist us in fulfilling this dream of ours of being sustainable in each and every service we provide. Mr Philip hoped the pact will aim to create “an even more diverse and inclusive workforce in A&A Associate in terms of gender and different nationalities.

“The plan is to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious in all the business processes and operations, to align with UAE’s vision on sustainability and reiterate our firm’s commitment to the same, to achieve Net Zero Target for GHG emissions within the next three years and eventually to set many consulting-sector-first sustainable best practices by being a trendsetter with innovative impact-driven initiatives.”

Philip and his team will also plant at least 100 thousand trees in the next year as part of their commitment to making the world a greener place.

Bon Conseil co-founder Tanuj Agarwal was part of the signing ceremony with Philip, A&A Associate Chairman Ahmed Abdualla Ali Mohamed Alamiri and Urmish Mehta, fellow co-founder with Agarwal.

“At Bon Conseil, we view sustainability not as an end in itself, but as the means to a more far-sighted and impact-driven business, which is focussed not only on wealth creation but also has more fiduciary accountability towards the society and environment,” Mr Agarwal said.

“Sustainability is the all-pervasive blood that should run in the veins of the business operations and should not be viewed in silos, devoid of Business.”

Over the period next 12 months, Bon Conseil plans to introduce a number of innovative initiatives at A&A Associate that they say will lead to a ‘significant transformation in the way it does business and will also align with global best practices in sustainability.

“We are delighted to act as sustainability enablers for A&A Associate and the enthusiasm shown by its people towards being impact leaders will fasten the process of transformation and A&A Associate will emerge as a sustainability trendsetter in its business sector,” said Mr Mehta.

About A&A Associate

A&A Associate is a leading Dubai business setup company and the only such firm that houses Chartered Accountants, lawyers, and consultants providing a wide range of legal, auditing, accounting and management consulting solutions, designed to meet different all business needs through a single window.

Visit https://www.aaconsultancy.ae/ if you are someone looking to set up a new business anywhere in the UAE and need help.

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Free Public Parking Announced In Dubai For Hijri New Year

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Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced free public parking and a revised public transport schedule for the Hijri New Year 1448 holiday on Monday June 15.

Public parking across Dubai, except for multi-storey parking facilities will be free with parking fees will resume on Tuesday June 16.

All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed on Monday, but customers will still be able to access services through the Customer Happiness Centre in Umm Ramool and Smart Kiosks located in Deira, Al Barsha, Al Tawar, Al Kifaf and the RTA Headquarters.

Dubai Metro services on both the Red and Green Lines will run from 5am until midnight on Monday while Dubai Tram services will operate from 6am until 1am the following day.

Passengers using public buses are advised to check the S’hail app for updated holiday schedules.

The RTA also announced that Bus Route E100, which normally operates between Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and Abu Dhabi, will be suspended from June 13 to 15. Passengers heading to Abu Dhabi during this period can use Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station instead.

Marine transport services will be unaffected during this period.

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Alhind to Launch Indian Consular Services Across UAE from July 2026

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The Indian Embassy in the UAE has announced that Alhind Tours and Travels LLC will become the sole outsourced service provider for passport, visa, and consular applications across the country starting July 1.

In a statement shared on its official social media channels, the Embassy said detailed information on procedures and working hours will be released in due course through official platforms. The transition will impact consular services for over 3.5 million Indian expatriates in the UAE.

Current service providers, BLS International Services Ltd. and SGIVS Global, will continue operations until June 30, with applicants advised to complete pending submissions before the changeover.

Under the new arrangement, the largest service centre is expected to be located in Bur Dubai, spanning approximately 12,000 square feet with over 45 service counters. Alhind has also indicated plans to streamline operations through an expanded workforce of more than 400 staff, alongside an all-inclusive service fee of Dh19, excluding mandatory government charges.

The Embassy and Consulate have urged applicants to depend only on official sources for updates, cautioning against misinformation, and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of services.

The decision follows a tender issued in November 2025 for outsourcing a range of consular services at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai. Four companies—Alhind, DU Digital Global Ltd, SGIVS Global LLC, and VFS Global—were shortlisted, with Alhind emerging as the lowest bidder.

Founded in Kerala in 1992, Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd is part of the wider Alhind Group, which operates across IT services, luxury rentals, and foreign exchange. The company expanded its presence to the UAE and other Middle Eastern markets in 1995.

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Travelling to Oman? Sharjah introduces new bus departure times

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Travellers heading from the UAE to Oman now have more flexibility, with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announcing revised schedules for its popular intercity bus service connecting Sharjah with Sohar and Muscat.

The updated timings apply to Intercity Bus Route 203, which departs from Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah and serves passengers travelling to Oman’s two major cities. The changes are aimed at improving convenience, enhancing cross-border mobility, and providing more travel options for residents and visitors.

New Sharjah to Muscat bus timings

Passengers travelling from Sharjah can now choose from three daily departures:

  • 6:30am
  • 3:30pm
  • 8:30pm

Oman to Sharjah bus timings

For travellers returning from Oman, buses departing from Sohar and Muscat will operate at:

  • 7:00am
  • 1:30pm
  • 3:00pm

More travel options between UAE and Oman

SRTA said the revised schedule is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional transport connectivity and offer a comfortable, safe and efficient travel experience between the UAE and Oman.

Passengers are advised to check the latest updates through SRTA’s official channels before travelling and to arrive at the station early to ensure a smooth journey.

Route: Intercity Bus 203
Departure Point: Al Jubail Bus Station, Sharjah
Destinations: Sohar and Muscat, Oman
New Timings Effective: Immediately

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