11/30/2015
Dubai International Financial Centre Launches Fully-Integrated Client Portal in Line with Dubai's 'Smart City' Initiative
Centre's upgraded Portal provides an enhanced end to end solution for companies and employee services
Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance
11/27/2015
Qatar: Board members can be sued for liability only in 3 years
These were some of the highlights at a meeting of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce with the representatives of Qatar Lawyers Association and Qatar University wherein they discussed the provisions of new commercial companies’ law.
11/26/2015
Dubai hedge fund 'to close' amid suspicions of Danish tax fraud
A three-month hunt was launched this summer and already around $250 million of assets has been seized in raids in the UK, the Wall Street Journal said.
11/25/2015
Arab Monetary Fund and Bank for International Settlements Organize an International Meeting on Monetary Policy in the Arab Region
Arab Monetary Fund and Bank for International Settlements Organize a meeting of central banks on Monetary Policy in the Arab Region
11/24/2015
Turkey: Mostly Used Islamic Finance Instrument: Murabaha
The root of the word "Murabaha" comes from Arabic language, meaning "sale".
11/23/2015
Accused Mastermind of J.P. Morgan Hack a Product of Israel’s Internet Underbelly
Gery Shalon is alleged to have run a ‘criminal conglomerate’ that reaped hundreds of millions of dollars in illegal profits
11/23/2015
Dentons advises National Bank of Oman on its issuance of US$300 million Perpetual Tier 1 Capital Securities
Our involvement is a continuation of our Firm's strong tradition of advising on regulatory capital deals in the Middle East
11/19/2015
Dentons welcomes new Of Counsel and associate in Azerbaijan
He then worked as the chief legal counsel to an oil company and head of the legal division of a major mobile telephone operator.
11/19/2015
Continued awards recognition for Allen & Overy in the Middle East
These awards seek to recognise achievement and celebrate excellence in the Middle East banking and finance sector.
11/19/2015
Dubai International Arbitration Centre Launches First-of-its-Kind Arbitration Awards in the Middle East
Dubai International Arbitration Centre Launches First-of-its-Kind Arbitration Awards in the Middle East
11/17/2015
Central bank to closely monitor risks in the banking sector
Prudent measures may be required to counter economic slowdown
11/17/2015
Alastair Glover crowned Rising Star at the GCC Region Awards 2015
Alastair advises local and international families, family offices and trustees on global wealth-holding structures, tax and relocation.
11/16/2015
Jailed former Leeds United boss to pursue legal battle with Dubai employer
Haigh was sentenced to two years in jail after being convicted of “breach of trust” by the Dubai Criminal Court in August.
11/13/2015
Transparency International: G20 failing on corruption
Governments and campaign groups are concerned about company ownership transparency because webs of companies in secretive locations are important vehicles for money laundering.
11/12/2015
Leading UAE law firm launches 'BakerWomen Middle East'
"There are no glass ceilings, and with the UAE government also emphasising the importance of the empowerment of women, now is the time for women in the UAE to proactively and confidently seize all opportunities to manage their own success."
11/10/2015
Emirates NBD partners with State Bank of India for 60-second remittances
Partnership with India's leading bank will help customers to make quick and easy remittances
11/10/2015
Lebanon risks severe financial, banking consequences
The SIC investigates suspicious transactions, decides on the seriousness of reported suspicions, and has the exclusive right to lift banking secrecy and freeze accounts
11/09/2015
Dentons advises Majid Al Futtaim
This also includes the first issuance under the updated programme of $500 million 4.5 per cent trust certificates due 2025 which completed on 3 November 2015.
11/06/2015
Shlomo Nehama may face indictment for tax evasion
The file on former Bank Hapoalim chairman Nehama's NIS 43 million apartment sale is with the District Attorney's Office.
11/05/2015
Clifford Chance advises on US$500 million issuance by Majid Al Futtaim
This is also the first sukuk issuance this year by a privately owned MENA corporate as well as the first real estate capital markets transaction this year being the first public UAE issuance since June 2015.