06/22/2023
Dubai International Financial Centre Reveals Plans for Second Edition of Dubai FinTech Summit
Jenny Johnson, CEO of asset management firm Franklin Templeton, also shared insight into the increasing accessibility to smarter technologies.
Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance
06/21/2023
White & Case advises banks on Commercial Bank of Dubai’s US$500 million inaugural green bond issuance
CDB is a leading UAE banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Dubai.
06/20/2023
Federal Tax Authority continues ‘Tax Support’ awareness campaign tours in Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah
The Authority held seven tours in five months, bringing together various tax system stakeholders
06/19/2023
ADIB signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Investment Office to support domestic enterprises and investors
This strategic step provides businesses with a banking solution that adheres to Islamic principles
06/19/2023
Egypt selects World Bank's IFC as consultant for its IPO programme
Choice of IFC is first high-profile move by Cairo to implement plan announced in January to offer investors stakes in 32 state enterprises
06/19/2023
IFC Appointed as Strategic Advisor to Government of Egypt for its Asset Monetization Program
“IFC has been a key partner of Egypt for several decades,”
06/16/2023
UAE Central Bank takes measures to limit impact of interest rate hikes on people
The regulator also discussed the latest developments related to the first phase of the implementation of the Central Bank Digital Currency strategy
06/16/2023
SAMA chief: Strong liquidity and capitalization reflect strength of Saudi banking system
He said the financial system has contributed remarkably to the strong economic performance.
06/15/2023
UAE, Qatar central banks keep interest rates steady, tracking US Fed move
The move by the Fed to leave its benchmark rate unchanged suggests that higher borrowing costs have made some progress in slowing inflation
06/15/2023
Lloyd’s signs Dubai insurtech accelerator agreement
The bank and DET will also support Dubai-based companies to move to the UK, along with promoting their insurance offerings in the country.
06/14/2023
ACCA launches new tax certificate to bridge a looming talent gap as the UAE shifts to a tax economy
his includes the rules of conduct and ethics of the profession, the corporate system, the tax system, and civil and criminal liability related to the practice of the profession
06/12/2023
IMF and OBA discuss economic growth and macro-economic indicators
Oman Banks Association is a non-profit professional association created to represent the banking sector, promote Omani banking activities, coordinate with regulators on matters of policy and strategy, and support banking excellence in Oman.
06/08/2023
Reforms will boost Saudi Arabia's fiscal strength, IMF says
Although the Arab world's largest economy is booming, it requires continued efforts to strengthen its buffers
06/08/2023
ADX signs agreement with AIX to enhance cooperation and expand bilateral relations
The exchanges agreed to establish basis for accessing investors to mutual stock markets via Tabadul platform developed by the ADX
06/07/2023
First Republic's former co-CEO could be Turkey's next central bank chief
A heart condition forced Herbert to go on medical leave that December and Erkan left the company a month later, causing the stock to tumble.
06/07/2023
UAE Central Bank cancels registration of two insurance companies
Seagull Insurance Services and Al Shorafa Insurance Services struck off over regulatory breaches
06/06/2023
Dubai Chamber of Commerce attracts more than 15,000 new memberships
And contributes to 17.3% increase in value of members' exports and re-exports in Q1 2023
06/06/2023
Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomes 15,366 new member companies in Q1 2023
The first quarter saw the chamber achieve its goal of establishing more than 100 business groups from various sectors and economic activities
06/06/2023
Non-residents will be taxed on income from UAE property
This applies to both immovable property that is held or used in a business and immovable property that is held for investment purposes
06/05/2023
Ithmaar Holding shareholders approve plans to improve the capital of the company
The initiative includes injection of Tier 1 Capital of up-to $200 million which will be subject to legal and regulatory’s approval