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Comment & Analysis

Coronavirus and contracts: Understanding rights, obligations, and protections

March 9, 2020

The COVID-19 coronavirus (generally, coronavirus) outbreak has the potential to affect the global supply chain significantly. Businesses and their owners…

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FinTech

Emirates Islamic enhances digital leadership by launching the first branch with Interactive Teller Machines

March 9, 2020

Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of its first branch with Interactive Teller Machine at City Centre Mirdif, marking a…

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Comment & Analysis

DIFC reports 14% increase in number of companies in 2019

March 9, 2020

Dubai International Financial Centre reported on Sunday that the total number of companies operating from the financial free zone grew…

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Legal

Britain’s lucrative ties with the Gulf states have been tested by court shocks

March 9, 2020

For many decades the British royals have acted as one of the UK’s most potent instruments of “soft power” in…

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Comment & Analysis

GCC economy's resilience to be tested

March 9, 2020

GCC countries are facing severe headwinds on multiple fronts that will have a negative impact on oil gross domestic product,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Investment trend: Formosa sukuk could help GCC issuers diversify funding

March 9, 2020

The expansion of Taiwan's Formosa bond market to include sukuk instruments could help Gulf Cooperation Council issuers, including Islamic banks,…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar's sustainable development initiatives showcased at global forum

March 9, 2020

The country’s initiatives on sustainable development have been showcased at the ‘2nd World Sustainable Development Forum’ held recently in Durango,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Sovereign Wealth Fund Appetite for Investing in Start-Ups Wanes

March 9, 2020

Sovereign wealth fund investment in venture capital deals slipped to its lowest level in six years in 2019, with the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Coronavirus: UAE airlines offer refunds, free travel date change

March 9, 2020

Airlines in the country on Saturday announced a waiver for passengers who have been forced to cancel their flights or…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Nurturing the perfect eco-system for alternative funds

March 9, 2020

Over a period of more than 50 years, Jersey has developed a well-respected and forward-thinking funds sector.   In 2019,…

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Legal

Bahrain's Shura set to vote on new bankruptcy law

March 9, 2020

Claims could be made in Bahrain for money owed by foreign bankrupt companies, firms and establishments who have an office,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Central bank of Bahrain to verify compliance by insurers

March 9, 2020

The Central bank of Bahrain  is planning to verify if insurance companies are in compliance with the unified claims settlement…

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