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Trading, Broking & Stock Exchanges

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange to provide free of charge remote e-voting for Annual General Meetings of listed companies

March 22, 2020

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has announced that it will be managing remote e-voting for Annual General Meetings (AGMs) of companies…

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Executive Moves

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank appoints new chairman

March 22, 2020

The board of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has appointed HE Khaldoon Al Mubarak as the new Chairman and HE…

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Fraud & Ethics

Dubai regulator fines director of failed wealth firm

March 22, 2020

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has announced that it has fined Mr Ajay Arora USD87,500 (approximately AED321,000), prohibited him from…

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Coronavirus

In this time of COVID-19, does personal data privacy get thrown out the window?

March 22, 2020

With the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide,(1) many countries have been stepping up their efforts to contain…

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Comment & Analysis

So what impact will Covid-19 have on UAE property markets?

March 21, 2020

Any disruption to the UAE's property sector caused by the new coronavirus is likely to be short-term, according to Savills,…

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Comment & Analysis

Jordan Central Bank measures will soften coronavirus impact on lenders, Moody’s says

March 21, 2020

Measures taken by the Central Bank of Jordan, including reducing the benchmark interest rate and relaxing lending conditions, will help…

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Comment & Analysis

Expats in Dubai should prepare for consequences of Coronavirus prevention measures

March 21, 2020

The repercussions for expats in the UAE from the country’s lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus are expected to…

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Comment & Analysis

Management of coronavirus contagion containment in workplaces

March 21, 2020

Amidst the current emergency state of spreading Covid-19 virus (“Coronavirus”), many countries are somewhat rushing to find remedies and restrictive…

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Comment & Analysis

Corruption And The Coronavirus

March 20, 2020

As communities around the world face an unprecedented global health crisis with the rapid spread of the coronavirus or COVID19…

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Coronavirus

Mayer Brown launches multifaceted COVID-19 support platform

March 20, 2020

Mayer Brown announced today that its COVID-19 Global Response Team, which is closely monitoring the situation worldwide and is equipped…

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Comment & Analysis

Abu Dhabi stimulus package to 'mitigate panic', says LuLu Financial boss

March 20, 2020

The boss of LuLu Financial Group, part of the UAE-based hypermarket-to-hospitality LuLu Group, has hailed stimulus efforts announced by Abu…

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Comment & Analysis

World Tax Advisor, featuring special COVID-19 section

March 20, 2020

World Tax Advisor, featuring special COVID-19 section   This edition of World Tax Advisor includes articles from various countries announcing…

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