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Shareholders approve merger of Qatari lenders Masraf Al Rayan, Al Khalij

Deal expected to create one of region's largest Islamic banks

DIFC simplifies and clarifies employment law in amendments

The legislator has acted to remove any potential ambiguity and address unintended consequences that were arising under the law.

Dubai Financial Services Authority provides right regulatory framework for future of finance

Innovation is a key pillar of the UAE’s economic growth

Lebanon resumes IMF 'interactions', committed to fair solution for creditors

Beirut defaulted on its sovereign debt in March 2020, saying it needed the foreign currency reserves to meet basic needs.

UAE Central Bank issues additional guidelines to combat money laundering

Licensed financial institutions providing services to cash intensive businesses should focus on identifying suspicious activity linked to money laundering, the regulator says

Saudi court issues final order on AHAB ending 12-year debt dispute

The settlement assets include over 800 million riyals in cash, a portfolio of publicly traded shares worth about 3.7 billion riyals, and real estate assets in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi regulator CMA approves four stake sale applications in Nomu

Jahez International, Nayifat Finance among those looking to sell stakes

UAE's Central Bank issues 2020 silver coins to mark Expo opening

Second commemorative coin released by banking regulator for global event

EFG Hermes close to obtain licence to finance startups

EFG Hermes targets expansion in e-payment and business management companies

GCC Quarterly Review Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 saw a number of legal developments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates).

Bahrain cabinet asks parliament to approve VAT amendment: state news agency

Government is considering doubling VAT to 10% to boost state revenues and reduce its budget deficit

Bahrain to double VAT to 10% - report

Government looks to boost revenue and curb deficit

Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration signs MoU with Saudi Contractors Authority

Seeking to support the growth of the contracting sector

Wizz Financial gets regulator green light to acquire UAE Exchange

All branches of UAE Exchange were closed in March last year, before its owner Finablr was acquired by Wizz.

Dubai Abolishes DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre and Moves to Revamp DIAC Arbitration

For parties entering into new arbitration agreements, it would seem important to immediately refrain from specifying the DIFC-LCIA Rules.

UAE Central Bank starts to withdraw COVID-19 stimulus measures

To leave lower reserve requirements for banks unchanged

Lebanon creditors could face 75% haircut in narrow recovery path - Goldman Sachs

Lebanon defaulted on its international debt in March 2020

Dubai decree changes Dubai disputes landscape

The DIFC-LCIA arbitration centre is effectively a partnership between the DAI and the London Court of International Arbitration.

IFLR Recognizes Two Milbank Associates as 2021 EMEA Rising Stars

She also advises on the related UK/EU regulatory framework, focusing on the EU risk retention regime as it applies to both EU and US securitization transactions.

England to accept UAE vaccine certificates

This means that travellers vaccinated in the United Arab Emirates will be able to enter England without having to quarantine or test before departure, though they will be required to take a test on Day 2 of arrival.

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