Bahrain issues crowdfunding regulations to open up new financing avenues
The Central Bank of Bahrain has set new rules governing crowdfunding-based activities as the country looks to open up more…
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The new UAE Labour Law: what employers need to know
Private sector employers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should review their policies and procedures following the biggest change to…
CBB issues new crowdfunding platform operators regulations
The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) has issued new regulations applicable to crowdfunding platform operators following a comprehensive review of…
Abu Dhabi and Dubai launch cryptoasset regulatory initiatives
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has licensed its first global virtual asset multilateral trading facility (MTF) as the region’s…
Cayman Islands litigation trends from the Middle East – Security for Costs
Walkers (Dubai) LLP has a full service Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team based in Dubai which regularly provides time-zone sensitive…
Saudi Arabia to launch first national strategy for intellectual property rights
Saudi Arabia is soon planning to launch its first national strategy for protecting intellectual property, a top government official said.…
Banking system outlook upgraded in Bahrain
Bahrain banks’ profitability will return to pre-pandemic levels over the next 12 to 18 months, forecasts Moody’s Investors Service, noting…
Arab Monetary Fund grants $623mln loans in 2021
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) has granted $623mln in loans in 2021 to support balance of payments and reform programs…
UAE banks’ financial soundness measures remain robust: Central Bank
Financial soundness indicators of UAE banks are robust and improving as the economy picks up momentum, according to the UAE…
Qatari listed banks post highest sector average for ROE in GCC: KPMG report
KPMG recently released the seventh edition of its Gulf Cooperation Council listed banks’ results report which analyses the financial outcomes…
Overview of the New UAE Federal Penal Code
The UAE has recently issued a number of legislative reforms as part of its golden jubilee. One such change is…
NBK distributes dates and water to drivers before Iftar
Bin Hussain: The campaign aims to reduce accidents and traffic violations during the run up to iftar National Bank of…