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Tax

Oman mandates e-invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from April 2027

August 10, 2026

Oman’s Tax Authority on Sunday issued a decision introducing mandatory electronic invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from April 2027, as the…

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Comment & Analysis

Dubai rent guide: 15 areas where a one-bedroom still costs under Dhs80,000

August 10, 2026

Dubai’s rental market is showing early signs of moderation, but tenants with an annual budget of Dhs80,000 still have a…

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FinTech

What can you buy with cryptocurrency in the UAE?

August 10, 2026

UAE residents can use cryptocurrency for airline tickets, airport retail purchases and selected property transactions through regulated payment channels. Dubai…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

FRA issues Egypt’s first regulations governing establishment, operation of hedge funds

August 10, 2026

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued the first regulatory framework governing the establishment and operation of hedge funds in…

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Uncategorized

Why financial talent will shape UAE wealth management

August 10, 2026

Dubai has already proved it can attract capital, founders, financial firms, and international attention. A more demanding phase is now…

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Executive Moves

Ocorian appoints Commercial Director, Middle East, Private Clients

August 7, 2026

Ocorian has appointed Souvik Sen as Commercial Director, Middle East, Private Clients, based in DIFC, Dubai, reporting to Nina Auchoybur,…

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Retail Banking

Private sector imports financed by Saudi commercial banks increased by 58% in June

August 7, 2026

Total private sector imports (settled credit and notes under collection) financed by Saudi commercial banks rose by 58% in June…

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Retail Banking

BankDhofar Delivers value-driven Retail Banking Solutions

August 7, 2026

BankDhofar’s High Yield Savings Account continues to strengthen its position as one of the preferred savings solutions among the bank’s…

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Comment & Analysis

Employers to bear pension contributions for Emirati employees

August 7, 2026

The Nafis programme has announced a new set of updates, effective from September, under which private-sector employers will assume their…

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Comment & Analysis

Dubai gold jumps Dh29 in six days, 10g now costs over Dh5,100

August 7, 2026

Gold prices moved higher again on Thursday afternoon, taking the local 24-karat rate to Dh516.25 per gram and extending a…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Sharjah real estate transactions reach $1.91bln in July

August 7, 2026

Sharjah's real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED7 billion in July 2026, a 61.8 percent increase from AED4.4 billion in…

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Retail Banking

Commercial Bank of Dubai extends risk management collaboration with 4most

August 7, 2026

Commercial Bank of Dubai has extended its partnership with 4most. The financial services consultancy is supporting the bank with the…

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