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Dominic de Mariveles has relocated from London to the UAE in his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Praxis, reflecting the independent professional services firm's commitment to both the Middle East and Southeast Asia as key growth regions.

The ‘Future of Finance' strategy of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) envisions venture capital funding as one of the key drivers of economic growth in Dubai and United Arab Emirates.

With its stellar growth, Dubai has been known for alluring every business opportunists due its efficient licensing rules, infrastructure, and ease of work.

Private equity investment is increasingly popular in the MENA region, with asset values expanding and investors taking bigger stakes.

A decentralized autonomous organization (the DAO) is a computer program which is a form of an investor directed venture capital fund.

Many international investors enter into the Middle East market through joint ventures (JVs).

The factors that contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank were complicated and varied. Certain professionals have identified the bank's

As you may already be aware, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a major financial hub in the Middle East region with a thriving economy and various funding options that businesses can leverage to finance their operations.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) stands as one of the world's premier financial hubs, seamlessly connecting regional markets with global economies.

Fund administration in the UAE is booming. In 2024, AUM in DIFC surged by 58% to $700 billion, while ADGM recorded a 226% increase in the first half of the year. As global investment activity rises, fund managers increasingly choose ADGM and DIFC for structuring and scaling their funds.

Ajman Media City Free Zone, the newest free zone in the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered in the Emirate of Ajman, Ajman Media City Free Zone has been formed with the express aim of matching the professional aspirations ...

The Portugal Golden Visa underwent significant changes throughout 2023, with October 2023 marking the official announcement of the program's new direction.

The Abu Dhabi Global Market has introduced new regulatory routes for fund managers, including lighter frameworks for institutional-only managers and smaller private funds, while revising requirements for foreign managers. These changes present strategic choices for global sponsors and institutional investors in structuring regional investment platforms and determining optimal licensing pathways.

For tech startups in the UAE, protecting new ideas is not only the law; it’s also good business. Your intellectual property can be your most valuable asset, whether you are making software, hardware, AI tools, or fintech solutions.

The DIFC Variable Capital Company (VCC) offers a flexible corporate structure for family offices, property investors, and asset holders through Segregated Cells or Incorporated Cells. This new vehicle provides ring-fenced solutions for managing high-value assets, intellectual property, and crowdfunding platforms in the UAE's financial free zone.