Expat in the UAE? Ask yourself these financial questions
The appeal of a high standard of living, low taxation, high salaries - and, of course, the sunshine - have…
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Why banks need to undergo 'bionic transformation'
Since developments in technology and regulation are disrupting the UAE banking sector, banks must quickly adapt and transform to address…
Britain ‘conditions retrial’ for Al-Raja’an extradition
Britain made the retrial of Fahd Al-Raja’an, the former director of the Public Institution for Social Security a precondition for…
Dh10,000 fine for breaking this law during Eid Al Adha in UAE
As last year, UAE authorities have once against warned residents against the risks of fireworks and fire crackers during Eid…
Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
After being unable to deposit profits, Israeli cryptocurrency traders are looking for answers from banks and regulators. Still unfamiliar…
Important Israeli court ruling on the taxation of trusts
The Tel Aviv District Court has rejected the Israel Tax Authority's position that the transfer of real property into an…
DFSA, Egypt cbank team up to promote bank safety
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has partnered with the Central Bank of Egypt to facilitate the performance of their respective…
UAE’s 18 national banks post $6.6bn in H1 profit
The combined net profits of 18 national banks listed on the country’s financial markets rose to Dh24.5 billion ($6.6 billion)…
QCB announces Eid holidays for banks
Qatar Central Bank has announced that Eid al-Adha holidays for all banks operating in the country will start on Sunday,…
Masayoshi Son hurries out Vision Fund 2 before market turns
Three times in recent years, SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son went to visit the Kuwait Investment Authority in an attempt…
Zurich and Equiom to run DIFC savings scheme
The Dubai International Financial Centre has rolled out its Employee Workplace Savings scheme. The move will see the centre…
Dubai’s DIFC-based InsurTech firm secures new blockchain deal
Addenda, a DIFC-based InsurTech firm has made an important headway by signing with five regional insurance players to its new…