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ArticleAnswered: Most Burning Questions About Debt Recovery In UAE!Debt recovery has been a common phenomenon in the everyday business life. In case a debt is constructed through a fixed amount or by any type of identifiable moveable asset, in such event...United Arab EmiratesFinance and BankingDr Hassan Elhais
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ArticleCentral Bank Stimulus PackageThe Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a AED100 billion ($27.2 billion) stimulus scheme to contain the economic repercussions of the coronavirus outbreak and a subsequent drop in economic activity in the UAE.United Arab EmiratesFinance and BankingBSA Law
PodcastGowling WLG In The Gulf: Funds For The Future – A Practical Perspective (Podcast)Over the last 20 years the GCC, particularly UAE and Saudi Arabia, has seen some dramatic developments which has led to the increased attraction of funds into and out of the region...United Arab EmiratesFinance and BankingGowling WLG
ArticleGrowth In Master Islamic Investment Platforms Facilitated By The Offshore CentresA developing trend in the Middle East is the use of offshore centres for the structuring of master Islamic investment platforms. Such platforms are being established by Shariah compliant financial institutions...United Arab EmiratesFinance and BankingMaples Group
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