UAE signs agreement with to avoid double taxation on income
The United Arab Emirates, represented by Ministry of Finance, signed yesterday an agreement with Mexico to avoid double taxation on…
Legal
2651 articles found
Azerbaijan withdraws both valid licenses for securities management at request of their holders
The State Committee for Securities of Azerbaijan has no claims to the holders of the securities management licenses revoked from…
Arabian Gulf private wealth is facing increased scrutiny
The world of Arabian Gulf private wealth is facing increased scrutiny as global banking regulators aim their spotlights at the…
Bahrain bank Alkhair wins key ruling
The Bahrain Chamber of Dispute Resolution (BCDR) has issued a verdict in favour of Bank Alkhair against Falah Nasser Hamad…
Burgan Bank to sue Ex MP
The Burgan Bank intends to file a lawsuit against former MP Faisal Al-Mislem to demand compensation amounting to KD1 million…
FATCA Model 2 Agreement Released – Withers
Treasury has now released the long-anticipated “Model 2” intergovernmental agreement to facilitate the implementation of FATCA, which is expected to…
Barclays denies wrongdoing in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Barclays did not make any "illegal payment" to win a banking licence in Saudi Arabia, the bank said in…
Global law firm ramps up Middle East offering
Global law firm Eversheds, named recently as one of the fastest growing law firms in the UAE by Asian Legal…
Allen & Overy to offer Turkish advice following local tie-up
Allen & Overy has expanded in Turkey through an exclusive tie-up with new firm Gedik & Eraksoy, and will now…
Ashurst strengthens presence in the Middle East with Saudi Arabia launch
Ashurst is set to boost its practice in the Middle East with the launch of an office in Jeddah by…
Barclays given license according to rules: Saudi Capital Market Authority
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority on Sunday it granted Barclays the license to operate in the kingdom according to official…
Saudi Arabia allows rights trade on stock market
As part of the Capital Market Authority’s continuous efforts to enhance investor protection, whilst regulating and developing the Saudi capital…