Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Coronavirus

UAE Central Bank urges banks to prioritise remote working as a measure against coronavirus

March 30, 2020

The UAE Central Bank encourages banks, financial institutions and exchange houses to prioritise remote working, except for 30 per cent…

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Jordan's ailing economy rocked by spread of virus

March 30, 2020

Just weeks ago, analysts predicted that Jordan’s gross domestic product would grow this year after a turbulent period of mass…

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Coronavirus

COVID-19: Audi, McDonald’s And Other Brands Redesign Logo To Promote ‘social Distancing’

March 30, 2020

Social distancing has become one of the most used terms in everyday life amid rising cases of novel coronavirus and…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE remains least corrupt country in Mena region

March 30, 2020

The UAE has been rated least corrupt country, yet again, in the Middle East and North Africa by the Berlin-based…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE govt grants businesses 20% reduction in water, electricity bills as part of coronavirus aid package

March 27, 2020

Businesses in the UAE will see their water and electricity bills reduced by 20 percent as the government works to…

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Coronavirus

Dubai's Al Zarooni Group announces three-month rent waiver worth AED 25 million for mall tenants

March 27, 2020

Al Zarooni Group has announced it will waive up to three months’ rent for eligible tenants at its two malls,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

World Tax Advisor, featuring special COVID-19 section

March 27, 2020

This edition of World Tax Advisor includes articles from various countries announcing measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis. These…

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Coronavirus

Tax in the time of COVID-19

March 26, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases is quickly rising around the world, with major adverse effects on health and mortality. To…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain's KHCB gets shareholder approval for delisting from Dubai's DFM

March 26, 2020

Khaleeji Commercial Bank’s shareholders agreed to delist the bank’s shares from Dubai Financial Market, the Bahraini bank said in a…

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Comment & Analysis

Acting selfishly has consequences right now – why ethical decision making is imperative in the coronavirus crisis

March 26, 2020

As the country moves into lockdown mode in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are increasingly faced with serious ethical…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar Airways offers 10 per cent bonus on rebookings, commits to continue flights

March 26, 2020

Qatar Airways has announced an update to its flight change fee waiver policy, offering an additional 10 per cent of…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Emirati banks offer 98% of services to customers electronically

March 26, 2020

Over the past three years, the UAE’s banking sector has expanded, and now it provides 98 percent of its services…

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