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Comment & Analysis

Dubai ranks 12th in Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report as relative ‘cost of living’ remains competitive compared to major global cities

June 25, 2024

The Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2024 is being published against a complex global background. As this year’s…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

FIFA and Saudi Aramco announce global partnership

June 25, 2024

FIFA has signed a four-year global partnership with Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s integrated energy and chemicals companies.   The company becomes…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE Central Bank Implements Open Finance Framework

June 25, 2024

The UAE Central Bank recently issued the Open Finance Regulation which establishes a framework for the licensing, supervision and operation…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar: Realty sector growth expected to reach $42.77bln by 2028

June 25, 2024

Qatar’s real estate sector offers several opportunities and the sector is expected to grow steadily in the future to achieve…

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Executive Moves

Emirates Family Office Association appoints new executive director – Aisha Al Mansoori

June 25, 2024

The Emirates Family Office Association (“EFOA”), the unique independent body supporting UAE (and global) family offices, announces the appointment of…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Middle East sovereign wealth funds spent $2.3bln in China in 2023

June 24, 2024

Middle East sovereign wealth funds (SWF) accelerated the flow of capital into China in 2023, spending about $2.3 billion last…

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Retail Banking

Gulf Bank renews strategic partnership with LOYAC

June 24, 2024

Najla Al-Eisa: We believe that the private sector has a vital role in supporting the efforts of civil society organizations.…

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Comment & Analysis

Knight Frank: Saudi Arabia’s construction awards hit $142bln

June 24, 2024

Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant surge in its construction activities, with the construction output value for the residential, institutional,…

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Tax

UAE businesses: Don't miss new Corporate Tax deadline to avoid fine

June 24, 2024

The The Federal Tax Authority reminds Resident Juridical Persons subject to Corporate Tax with licenses issued in March and April,…

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FinTech

How UAE-based myZoi is accelerating financial inclusion

June 24, 2024

Financial inclusion plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusive growth and bolstering overall economic development. Over the past decade, there…

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FinTech

Wio Bank redefines SME banking with new embedded finance services in the UAE

June 24, 2024

Wio Bank PJSC, the region’s first platform bank, is introducing a new embedded finance service designed especially for the UAE’s…

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FinTech

ADIB unveils strategic partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub for fintech growth in region

June 24, 2024

 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank  has entered into a strategic collaboration with DIFC Innovation Hub to fast-track fintech adoption in the…

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