Ssangyong E&C wins $62mn contract from Wasl Asset Management Group
UAE-based Wasl Asset Management Group has contracted South Korean builder Ssangyong E&C to build a five-star boutique hotel at La…
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U.A.E. to Offer Expats Long-Term Residency Visa After Retirement
The United Arab Emirates will allow foreigners to obtain long-term residency visas after they retire, in a major policy shift…
UAE Ministry of Finance to enhance financial coordination
The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in collaboration with the World Bank Group (WBG), held a roundtable discussion on the project…
Islamic banks face outdated property rules: industry body
Regulators overseeing Islamic banking must revise guidance on real estate exposures to align with the post-financial crisis capital rules of…
UAE Higher Sharia Authority held a consultation meeting with members of the Internal Sharia Control Committees
The Higher Sharia Authority (HSA) for financial and banking activities in the UAE held a Consultation meeting with the members…
Dubai financial regulator appoints new chief executive
Dubai Financial Services Authority, the emirate’s financial services regulator, appointed a new chief executive to replace Ian Johnston who will…
Egypt seeks sovereign wealth fund boss
Egypt is looking to hire a chief executive for its new sovereign wealth fund as it seeks to attract more…
Andersen Global Continues Expansion in Middle East
Zalloum & Laswi, a prominent law firm with a presence in Amman, Jordan, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Andersen…
Mashreq Bank implements solutions that use AI and machine learning
UAE-based private bank Mashreq Bank has partnered with Virtusa to implement Blue Prism’s Digital Workforce to drive innovation, increase productivity,…
UAE to begin VAT refund scheme for tourists from November
The UAE will begin implementing a new VAT refund system for millions of tourists from November, according to local media…
Corporate governance in the UAE
While levels of sophistication vary, there has been a real focus on implementation and the enforcement of laws and requirements…
Abu Dhabi Ports, Kizad in China to woo investors
A high-level delegation from Abu Dhabi Ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) recently visited Nanjing, China, to discuss…