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Hana Siddiqui

Corporate tax, compliance, free zones and regulatory frameworks.

Hana Siddiqui covers regulation, tax, compliance, corporate governance and rules shaping boardroom decisions across the Gulf.

Regulation & Tax

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Entrepreneurs

Viability, scalability, business autonomy, and growing from an organisation to an organism are the four bridges for entrepreneurs…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Business & Economy

Two of the largest banks on either side of the Atlantic – Zurich-headquartered UBS Group AG and New…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Business & Economy

Global Islamic finance assets will reach $7.5 trillion by 2028, up from $5.5 trillion in 2024, reflecting the…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Entrepreneurs

A freezone in the UAE is giving entrepreneurs in the country the chance to launch a new business…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 3 min read

Business & Economy

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a Cabinet Decision introducing a new tax treatment option for unincorporated…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Business & Economy

Abu Dhabi has fines 23 entities over violations of tax rules in the UAE. The Financial Services Regulatory…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Entrepreneurs

The introduction of the new corporate tax will represent a huge shakeup for the UAE’s business community, but…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 6 min read

Entrepreneurs

If you haven’t had the time to check the Explanatory Guide yet, we’ve prepared a quick summary of…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 3 min read

Entrepreneurs

Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, participated in a session titled “The UAE’s Vision…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 3 min read

Entrepreneurs

Did you know that a staggering 98 per cent of entrepreneurs in the UAE are confident that their…

By Hana Siddiqui // May 30, 2025 · 4 min read