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UAE banks struggle with employee digital readiness despite leading GCC innovation: Report
UAE banks face barriers in empowering frontline employees to deliver seamless customer experiences, despite leading the GCC in…
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UAE GPSSA waives pension penalties for 1,906 small private employers
The UAE’s General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched an initiative to exempt small private sector employers…
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ADGM introduces new licensing rules for legal, tax and company service providers
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Registration Authority has introduced a new controlled activity for tax services and…
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DFSA tokenisation regulatory Sandbox receives 96 global applications from six countries
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the next phase of its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox, beginning engagement…
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UAE offers Corporate Tax fine waiver — but deadline looms
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is urging corporate taxpayers across the UAE to register for corporate tax and…
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Saudi National Bank’s $1.25bn dollar-denominated Sukuk oversubscribed
Saudi National Bank’s (SNB) issuance of US$1.25 billion in dollar-denominated Tier 2 notes, at a profit rate of…
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Qatar’s economy to grow 6.5 per cent by 2027 on LNG expansion: World Bank
The sharp rise in growth will be driven primarily by the North Field LNG expansion, which is expected…
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Saudi Arabia urges businesses earning over $10.7m to file VAT returns by June 30
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has issued a reminder to all commercial establishments with revenues…
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IHC unveils $33bn merger creating Abu Dhabi investment powerhouse
International Holding Company (IHC) has announced plans to merge its flagship portfolio companies — 2PointZero, Multiply Group, and…
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UAE flight suspension updates; 4-day work week in Dubai; Public holiday dates announced; New Saudi dining rules, Piers Morgan interview – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai’s real estate market continues its record-breaking momentum, while Abu Dhabi quietly asserts itself as a rising investment…