11/28/2022
Federal Tax Authority holds awareness seminar about the EmaraTax platform on World Future Day
The session explored the platform’s role in shaping a more advanced future tax system
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11/25/2022
Turkiye central bank says easing done after a policy rate cut to 9%
Liam Peach, senior emerging markets economist at Capital Economics, said there is still a risk of further cuts in coming months.
11/21/2022
UBF commits to UAE’s sustainable socio-economic growth
UBF praised the continuous support and guidance from the Central Bank of the UAE in developing policies and regulatory frameworks to maintain the safety of the banking system
11/21/2022
Banque du Caire establishes Cairo Exchange with authorized capital of $10.18mln
Work is scheduled to start at the end of this month, and three branches are being prepared in the regions of Disouq, Sohag, and Hurghada to launch before the end of this year
11/21/2022
Saudi SMEs need to transform into resilient, tech-savvy operations to go global: KPMG
It suggested that SMEs will also need to use third parties to accelerate digitization, enabling them access to the technical skills and experience required to build new digital solutions, elevate capabilities, monitor performance, and sustain contractor r
11/18/2022
Alpadis Group obtain license, open new office in Dubai International Financial Centre
Alpadis Group secure license to operate in DIFC, to offer more solutions for financial services, Family Office, Holding companies, investment funds and other structures
11/18/2022
Regional security top of the agenda for Arab leaders in Bahrain
Annual summit in Manama will cover Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Iran
11/18/2022
UAE's Emiratisation drive: Here's how much salary professionals earn
Emirati talent has increased significantly in recent years due to the ongoing educational initiatives by the government
11/17/2022
Saudi Arabia establishes its open banking framework
The most mature open banking regimes globally are in Europe, where the conversation has already turned to the establishment of broader ‘open finance’ frameworks.
11/16/2022
CBB Sukuk Al-Salam securities fully subscribed
Subscriptions worth BD 43 million were received for the BD 43 million issue, which carries a maturity of 91 days
11/16/2022
President highlights UAE’s ambitious, yet balanced, approach to achieve sustainable outcomes at G20
Mohamed thanks Indonesian presidency for great G20 efforts, wishes success for India
11/14/2022
United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Financial Services Authority introduces a regulatory framework for recognized crypto tokens
In early 2022, the Emirate of Dubai also introduced the Virtual Assets Law and established the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) as Dubai’s primary virtual assets regulator.
11/14/2022
First Middle East exchange launches corporate climate change disclosure initiative
IFC will provide technical support and training to the employees of the Amman Stock Exchange and its listed companies
11/09/2022
Saudi Kayan signs murabaha facility worth $800mln
The facility to be used to support working capital requirements
11/09/2022
New UAE visa rules: Validity decreased for visas issued in free zones
The country has over 40 multidisciplinary free zones, and both expatriates and foreign investors are allowed to have full ownership of companies
11/09/2022
UAE: Company director fined Dh400,000 for employing workers illegally in Dubai
Seven labourers arrested for staying in the country illegally, working for another sponsor
11/07/2022
NCP signs a cooperation agreement with Riyad Bank
This stems from the banking sector being one of the most important strategic partners in the success of privatization and PPP (P&PPP)
11/07/2022
CBB receives renewed ISO certification for Information Security
CBB fulfilled all requirements relating to the international standard and achieved the highest level of competency
11/04/2022
UAE Labour Law amended to help employers retain talent
But thousands of employers have already updated employment contracts to comply with the original three-year cap.
11/04/2022
What Indians living in UAE need to know about income tax returns
NRIs could be required to submit returns in certain scenarios even if there is no tax payable