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    DIFC Reports 35% Surge In Insurance Premiums

    The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded a 35% rise in gross written premiums (GWPs) in 2024, reaching USD3.5 billion generated by 125 insurance-related entities...
    United Arab EmiratesInsurance
    The Sovereign Group
    The Sovereign Group
  • Article

    MiCA Update: ESMA Responds To The European Commission's Rejection Of Certain Technical Standards

    MiCA institutes uniform market rules for crypto-assets in the European Union.
    United Arab EmiratesTechnology
    Belisario Consulting & Legal
    Belisario Consulting & Legal
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DFSA Announces Temporary Regulatory Relief Measures For The DIFC Financial Services Community

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has introduced temporary regulatory relief measures for firms operating in or seeking authorisation within the Dubai International Financial Centre. These measures provide operational flexibility across authorisation processes, governance arrangements, and regulatory reporting while maintaining unchanged regulatory standards and supervisory expectations.
United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG
  • Article

    Offshore Centers Update: Q3 Sukuk Activity And Launch Of Shariah Compliant Funds

    In October, Fitch Ratings reported a decline of 14.4% (quarter-on-quarter) in total Sukuk issuances from the core markets of the GCC, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey and Pakistan during the third quarter (Q3) of 2022.
    GlobalCorporate/Commercial Law
    Maples Group
    Maples Group
  • Article

    Abu Dhabi Global Market: Financial Services Regulations And Rules

    This note provides a brief overview of Abu Dhabi Global Market's new financial regulatory framework.
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman
  • Article

    Discover The Exciting World Of The DIFC Innovation License: A Gateway To The Future Of Finance

    The Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) is a world-renowned financial hub that caters to businesses and individuals alike.
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    Cavenwell Group
    Cavenwell Group
  • Article

    Do Financial Advisors In The UAE Need Licenses To Sell Investments?

    In the dynamic world of finance, where businesses seek expert guidance on budgeting, debt management, and fundraising, financial advisors play an essential role.
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    What Are The Legal Consequences Of Defaulting On A Bank Loan In The UAE?

    Article 409 of the Commercial Transactions Law defines a bank loan as a contractual arrangement where the bank distributes funds to the debtor under agreed conditions.
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Dubai's New Debt Law: How Proving Financial Hardship Can Prevent Imprisonment

    In Dubai civil cases, if someone proves they cannot pay what the court ordered, they will normally avoid facing an arrest warrant, the emirate's highest judicial body has said.
    United Arab EmiratesInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Dubai Real Estate Investment Funds

    Real estate investment funds ("REIF") are currently a topic on everyone's agenda given the introduction of new regulations aiming to attract more foreign capital...
    United Arab EmiratesReal Estate and Construction
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Article

    How The UAE's Updated VAT Executive Regulation Could Impact Your Business

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) VAT Executive Regulations have been amended, with changes effective from 15 November 2024.
    United Arab EmiratesTax
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Article

    COVID-19 UAE: Debt Recoveries Impact From Coronavirus

    Recent court service suspensions announced in the UAE – albeit temporary – as part of the government's response to COVID-19 will undoubtedly have an impact on efficacy of debt recovery options available
    United Arab EmiratesCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
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    Sukuk And Debt Capital Markets: The Current Cross-border Outlook

    The transaction, which was also recognised as Ijarah Deal of the Year, reflects the continued use of sophisticated Sukuk structures in the region and the important role of Cayman Islands issuer vehicles...
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    Walkers
    Walkers
  • Article

    UAE Laws and Islamic Sharia: Some Practical Issues

    The laws of the UAE and DIFC are designed to support the use of Islamic finance but in practice there are various issues regarding the practical implementation of Islamic Sharia which arise.
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    Hadef & Partners
    Hadef & Partners
  • Article

    New Requirements For UAE Companies Under Updated Targeted Financial Sanctions Guidance

    On May 6, 2021, the Executive Office of the Committee for Goods Subject to Import and Export Controls (the "Executive Office") issued important updated guidance (the "Guidance")...
    United Arab EmiratesInternational Law
    Akin
    Akin
  • Article

    Unified Framework Agreed For Virtual Asset Regulation In UAE

    The UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) signed a strategic partnership in August to align regulatory frameworks for virtual assets across the country.
    United Arab EmiratesTechnology
    The Sovereign Group
    The Sovereign Group
  • Article

    DUE DILIGENCE: Importance In Acquisition

    We can list numerous corporations who rushed into professional marriages without performing legal due diligence or reviewing the corporate structure and relevant documents of the company.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    ADGM: The Fastest Growing Financial Hub For The Second Consecutive Year

    The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial free zone located on Al Maryah Island in the heart of the UAE's capital city, reported a 32% year-on-year...
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    The Sovereign Group
    The Sovereign Group
  • Article

    DIFC Amends Application Law To Provide Statutory Certainty To Source Of DIFC Law

    The Dubai International Financial Centre enacted amendments to the DIFC Law on the Application of Civil and Commercial Laws in DIFC to provide statutory certainty to the source of DIFC Law and how it may be interpreted.
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    The Sovereign Group
    The Sovereign Group
  • Article

    The Rise Of AI And Deep Fake Technology In The Banking Industry

    Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep fake technology are transforming the banking industry in various ways. AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally...
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    Crowe
    Crowe
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