Sovereign Financial Institutions taxation discussed in Abu Dhabi
Numbers of Sovereign Financial Institutions increased to as many as 40 worldwide since 1950s
Sovereign Financial Institutions potential growth expected to range between US$6 and...
World’s oldest insurance rating company sets up office in DIFC
A.M. Best is pleased to announce that it has obtained the necessary approvals to establish within the Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai, UAE....
Number One Brokerage Firm in UAE
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial group, announced today that ADIB Securities, its brokerage subsidiary, was ranked number one brokerage firm...
UAE to establish Institution for Registration of Mortgage Capital Assets
Proposal for a new law regarding guaranteed mortgage transactions
Establishment of electronic guarantees record; creating awareness; providing training sessions
In line with its commitment to promote...
Ministry of Finance meets training centres for employee development
Ministry of Finance held annual meeting with a number of development and training centres, to better familiarize itself with different training partners
Top tips for making most of your money abroad
Here we look at the top tips for making the most of your money when moving abroad: Savings, Taxes, Pensions, Medical insurance, Financial Planning
Tamweel reports 2011 net profit of AED 102 million
Tamweel PJSC, the UAE Islamic home finance provider, announced today its financial results for the 12 months ending December 31, 2011, demonstrating continued profitability...
MENA Private Equity Association launches at DIFC
The MENA Private Equity Association announced its official launch at the Dubai International Finance Centre this week.
Opportunity to develop local asset-management industry
The accumulated assets of a UAE pensions system would probably run into hundreds of billions of dollars, granting a significant opportunity to develop a local asset-management industry.
Adopt early to changes in Payments Industry
Close examination of the “innovation clusters”, known also as incubators for new technology aiming at consumer simplicity, now signals that an innovation in the payments industry is ready for prime time.
Changes in MENA Tax laws promote better transparency
According to a panel discussion at the recently concluded Ernst & Young’s Middle East & North Africa Tax Seminar 2011 held in Houston, Texas,...
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Finance and Statistics Centre- Abu...
the Department of Finance (DoF) recently entered into a cooperation agreement with the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two parties and will help facilitate better exchange of statistical data and business intelligence
Workshop on Tax Agreement Principles, International Tax Systems
Ministry of Finance organised a workshop on practical applications of principles of tax agreements and international tax systems in partnership with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
250 opportunities to experience more of UAE
American Express Middle East announced the launch of its ‘Experience UAE’ campaign.
UAE signs Pact with Russia on Taxation on Income for Public...
UAE has signed an agreement with Russia relating to taxation on income of public investment organizations. The agreement highlights efforts of enhancing different types of investment opportunities.
MoF to establish Organization for Recording Capital Asset Mortgages
Ministry of Finance is studying possibility of setting up an organization to keep records of mortgages of capital assets to ensure funding for national small and medium enterprises.
Ministry of Finance celebrates the 40th anniversary of UAE
Ministry of Finance held its second event in celebration of the UAE’s 40th anniversary at its headquarters in Dubai, following its first celebration in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Protests alter forecasts for premium growth in MENA
The political and social unrest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will affect the insurance industries of each country to varying degrees