Rise of the robot: how smart assistants will help with reforms
The next couple of years will see the introduction of key financial reforms: the adoption of international financial reporting standards…
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American Tax Bureau opens office in Bahrain
The sweeping changes instigated by the US in 2010, American Tax Bureau has opened a new office in Bahrain, located…
New UK property taxes threaten to take a toll on investors in the UAE
Sweeping UK property tax changes being introduced next month could leave UAE investors out of pocket. From April 6,…
27 Britons and five others in Dubai ‘laundered more than Dh20m’
An international group of more than 30 business consultants and investors, and 18 companies, have been charged with laundering more…
Amendment of the Income Tax Ordinance – Information Exchange Between Tax Authorities
An amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance that was recently enacted obligates financial institutions to identify the residency and citizenship…
Grant Thornton International Appoints First Member of Board of Governors from MENA
The Global Competitiveness Index for 2016-2017 of the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked the UAE at 16th position (out of…
HSBC discloses tax evasion probes in India, other countries
Global banking giant HSBC has disclosed being probed by tax authorities in India and several other countries, including against its…
Sweeping Law Changes Open Way For Foreign Investors
Bahrain is throwing open doors to business by easing rules for starting and running companies for foreign investors. The…
Credit Suisse’s Israeli Desk in New Tax Evasion Probe
Swiss banking organization Credit Suisse is under investigation by the IRS for helping Americans living in Israel or with Israeli…
Inside Investment: UAE-UK tax rule frees up offshore pension transfers
Peter CooperUnder the new UAE-UK double taxation convention that came into force on January 1, if you are a UK…
Al Baraka Banking Group Achieve US$ 152 million Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent in 2016
The Bahrain based leading Islamic banking group, Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C announced that it achieved a noticeable increase in…
Dubai: A Place to do Business
In less than 40 years, Dubai has transformed itself from a local trading community into one of the most inspirational,…