Shuraa expands European presence with Paris office

Shuraa Business Setup, a prominent UAE-based advisory firm, will open its first office in Paris in November 2026, bolstering its European operations and supporting French and European enterprises looking to establish or grow their presence in the UAE. The UAE Embassy in Paris hosted the Business Scale-Up UAE–Paris Edition on October 1, where Shuraa was invited to discuss the practical aspects of entering the UAE market, such as company structure, licensing, banking, residency, and Anti-Money Laundering compliance.

Waseem Rather, Head of Europe at Shuraa, announced the Paris office during the event, aligning with the company's strategy to make UAE market entry more accessible for European businesses. Shahid Rather, Managing Partner, added that the launch of the Paris office coincides with the growing interest of French businesses in the UAE as a platform for growth, investment, and international expansion.

France and the UAE have strengthened their commercial ties, with trade reaching €10.8 billion in 2025, according to Business France. Over 11,000 French companies are now registered in the UAE, with more than 3,275 French firms being active members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of Q1 2026. More than 600 French companies are also operating in the UAE, employing over 30,000 people, as reported by the French Treasury in July 2026.

Saeed Khalifa Al Fuqaei, Founder and Chairman of Shuraa, emphasized that the Paris office reflects the group's long-term vision of expanding its presence across Europe and deepening support for businesses exploring UAE opportunities. With offices in London, Amsterdam, and Munich, the Paris office will be Shuraa's fourth European office, further solidifying its regional presence and commitment to fostering business connections between Europe and the UAE.