06/03/2022
Sheikh Mohammed issues law to establish Dubai Media Council
The council will develop Dubai’s media strategy and oversee its implementation
Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance
06/02/2022
Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority exempts taxpayers from fines
The period starts on Wednesday until Nov. 30, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
06/02/2022
Dubai Financial Services Authority Enacts New Regime for Credit Funds
The new regulation primarily impacts the managers of credit funds domiciled in the DIFC, but there are some implications for non-DIFC credit funds.
05/31/2022
​Egypt is a key strategic partner of South Korea: Ambassador Hong Jin Wook
The EDCF policy dialogue was held to exchange views on bilateral development cooperation with the participation of a host of officials from both countries.
05/31/2022
Israel signs major trade deal with UAE
Tariffs eliminated on 96% of goods
05/31/2022
Kuwait Insurance Executive Regulations to come into force June 2022
The Executive Regulations provide a transition period of 15 months until 30 June 2022
05/30/2022
Bahrain Association of Banks bolsters collaboration with Dar Al-Qarar
During the meeting, the two parties noted Dar Al-Qarar’s mission of providing qualified arbitrators to the Bahraini and Gulf markets
05/28/2022
Turkey’s central bank holds its policy rate at 14% despite soaring inflation
The lira, which has tumbled this year on top of a 44% slide last year, weakened a further 0.4% to 16.4220 against the dollar by 1241 GMT.
05/28/2022
Turkey’s central bank holds its policy rate at 14% despite soaring inflation
The lira, which has tumbled this year on top of a 44% slide last year, weakened a further 0.4% to 16.4220 against the dollar by 1241 GMT.
05/26/2022
UAE Government signs sustainable global strategic partnership agreement with WEF
The agreement aims to boost the exploration of future opportunities, while augmenting integration and cooperation in supporting global efforts to achieve mutual objectives and develop comprehensive future plans and strategie
05/25/2022
The CBB grants a Funds Administration Licence to Crestbridge Funds Services W.L.L.
Crestbridge has administered funds and provided administration and operational governance services in Bahrain for 17 years
05/25/2022
Winding up a company invested and managed in the Middle East - Al Najah Education Limited – [FSD 119 OF 2021(RPJ)]
Historic concerns on dissipation and mismanagement which are now irrelevant will unlikely persuade the Court to appoint provisional liquidators.
05/25/2022
ROP, Bank Muscat to continue with joint anti-fraud campaign
The awareness campaign is being carried out as part of social responsibility using various media channels including Oman TV, radio, print, online media, and social media.
05/23/2022
New law urged to regulate investment in Bahrain
The draft law, it pointed out, aims to achieve the kingdom’s economic vision 2030 by creating an attractive and safe environment for local and foreign investment
05/23/2022
Abu Dhabi court jails 79 people for swindling investors in fake stock trading scam
Group included 72 Chinese nationals
05/20/2022
Abu Dhabi financial watchdog weighs regulation of DeFi
The regulator reserved the option to approve specific DeFi protocols
05/20/2022
Barwa Real Estate signs lease contract with SC for over QR141 million
It is expected that this contract will contribute in increasing the Group's operating income during the lease term.
05/20/2022
Dubai forms task force to track digital economy
The move is expected to cement the emirate's status as a key city in the metaverse
05/19/2022
KPMG and Oracle discuss the future of banking in Kuwait
Members from KPMG in Kuwait and Oracle took the platform with dignitaries from several renowned organizations to discuss their ideas and insights
05/19/2022
PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022
Protecting the perimeter: The rise of external fraud