Bidaya Home Finance successfully completes its series 2 Sukuk issuance
Bidaya Home Finance ("Bidaya") has successfully completes its Series 2 Sukuk issuance under the recently established SAR 500 million Sukuk…
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
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UAE begins implementing 10-year visa for expats
The UAE cabinet has begun the implementation of 100% foreign ownership and 10-year residency visas for expats, investors and entrepreneurs.…
UAE expat poll shows dissatisfaction with financial advice
Just as the UAE’s finance ministry launches new regulations, a poll of expatriates has revealed 32 per cent don’t trust…
Arzan wealth advises on third lending deal under the Real Estate Debt Platform
Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited, a Dubai-based advisory firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, is pleased to announce that…
IIA takes a fresh look at risk management model
The Institute of Internal Auditors is beginning to re-evaluate the “Three Lines of Defense” model for risk management that has…
No VAT on financial services, says Bahrain cbank
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has confirmed that Article 54 of the Value Added Tax Law (VAT Law) provides…
ICO regulations to hit the United Arab Emirates in early 2019
Regulations on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are set to be introduced by the financial watchdog of the United Arab Emirates…
Lebanon finance, foreign ministers to stay
Lebanon’s finance and foreign ministers will keep their posts in the new national unity government, sources said on Wednesday, with…
Dubai regulator plans rules for fund platforms
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has published a consultation paper proposing new rules for establishing fund platforms to allow fund…
Egypt Considers Re-Opening Door for Licensing International Banks' Branches
The Central Bank of Egypt board is considering re-opening the door for licensing international banks' branches to join the Egyptian…
Don't open WhatsApp message sent by 'UAE Central Bank', residents told
The UAE Central Bank on Thursday warned residents against malicious WhatsApp messages of fraudulent nature which claims to be sent…
Qatar will not introduce VAT in 2019
The MoF said, in relation to VAT and the Qatar economy that "its effects are being assessed". It had previously…