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The Case For NPL Sales In Saudi Arabia: Seizing Opportunities In An Evolving Distressed Asset Market

Saudi Arabia stands at a pivotal moment for Non- Performing Loan (NPL) transactions, with an increasingly conducive legal and regulatory environment creating unprecedented opportunities for market participants.

Saudi Arabia Finance

KA

K&A

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority Issues Code Of Market Conduct

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority ("QFMA") has issued Decision No. 1 of 2025 introducing its Code of Market Conduct ("Code"), which aims to safeguard transparency, fairness...

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

The Growth Of Fund Administration In ADGM & DIFC - Key Insights For Fund Managers

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.

United Arab Emirates Finance

Praxis

IPO Requirements And Success Factors In Egypt

In today's financial landscape, an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Egypt remains one of the most effective mechanisms for companies to raise capital and scale their operations.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Mudaraba And Nominee Shareholder Structures

United Arab Emirates Finance

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The Qatar Central Bank Issues Sustainable Finance Framework For Banks

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Does The Bank Have A Right To Close A Customer's Account As A Result Of Multiple Bounced Cheques?

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Court Of Cassation's Ruling On Gift Transactions Involving Debt-Encumbered Assets

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

True Sale Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Navigating Valuation In Egypt's Volatile Economy

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Navigating Netting Law – Legal Insights From Across MEN

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Regulatory Framework For Offering Structured Products In The UAE: Recent Updates

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Transforming Saudi Arabia's Debt Capital Market: An Insight Into The CMA's Key Regulatory Reforms

Saudi Arabia Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Legal Regulations In Banking: What Investors Need To Know

Bait Al Qanoon

Real Client Enquiry: Opening A Bank Account In UAE With A Crypto Friendly Bank

United Arab Emirates Technology

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Significant Amendment To UAE Fund Tax Exemption Rules: New Cabinet Decision Replaces 2023 Framework

United Arab Emirates Tax

A

ATOZ

Navigating Marriage Laws In Saudi Arabia For Foreigners

Saudi Arabia Family

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Diversifying Into The Middle East Market: Practical Considerations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

The Approval Of AED Stablecoin: A New Milestone For The UAE's Digital Finance Ecosystem

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Fund Management/ REITs

New UAE Cabinet Decision Introduces New Non-Resident Person's Nexus Criteria

The Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has published Cabinet Decision No. 35 of 2025 (the "New Cabinet Decision"), replacing...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

Significant Amendment To UAE Fund Tax Exemption Rules: New Cabinet Decision Replaces 2023 Framework

The Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has published Cabinet Decision No. 34 of 2025 (the "New Cabinet Decision")...

United Arab Emirates Tax

A

ATOZ

Financial Insights: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) In Egypt

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are companies that own, operate, or finance income-producing real estate across a wide range of property sectors.

Egypt Real Estate

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Bahrain Implements The GCC Funds Passporting Regime

Bahrain Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Major Changes To UAE's VAT Rules Impact Fund Managers And Virtual Asset Traders – All You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

Understanding Escrow Accounts Under UAE Law: A Comprehensive Guide

United Arab Emirates Finance

RAALC

Evolving Asset Management Regulation Report 2024 (Video)

Saudi Arabia Finance

KPMG

Ministry Of Finance Releases Amendments To The UAE VAT Executive Regulations – Effective As Of 15 November 2024

United Arab Emirates Tax

HP

Hadef & Partners

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Debt Capital Markets

The Case For NPL Sales In Saudi Arabia: Seizing Opportunities In An Evolving Distressed Asset Market

Saudi Arabia stands at a pivotal moment for Non- Performing Loan (NPL) transactions, with an increasingly conducive legal and regulatory environment creating unprecedented opportunities for market participants.

Saudi Arabia Finance

KA

K&A

IPO Requirements And Success Factors In Egypt

In today's financial landscape, an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Egypt remains one of the most effective mechanisms for companies to raise capital and scale their operations.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Dubai Court Of Cassation's Ruling On Gift Transactions Involving Debt-Encumbered Assets

A recent ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation provides valuable insights into the enforceability of gift transactions executed by debtors with encumbered assets.

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Navigating Valuation In Egypt's Volatile Economy

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Transforming Saudi Arabia's Debt Capital Market: An Insight Into The CMA's Key Regulatory Reforms

Saudi Arabia Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Changes Under The New Personal Status Law Part 3: Financial Rights

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Ship Arrestment Under Omani Maritime Law

Bait Al Qanoon

Preventive Settlement And Restructuring Procedures Under The UAE Bankruptcy Laws

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Rise Of Capital Markets In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Finance

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

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Islamic Finance

The Case For NPL Sales In Saudi Arabia: Seizing Opportunities In An Evolving Distressed Asset Market

Saudi Arabia stands at a pivotal moment for Non- Performing Loan (NPL) transactions, with an increasingly conducive legal and regulatory environment creating unprecedented opportunities for market participants.

Saudi Arabia Finance

KA

K&A

Mudaraba And Nominee Shareholder Structures

Mudaraba is a profit-sharing Islamic finance partnership arrangement. Under this structure, the Investor (the "Rab-al-Mal" or "Investor") invests assets into the partnership, while the Manager (the "Mudarib" or "Manager") receives and manages these assets.

United Arab Emirates Finance

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Poised For Robust Growth: Islamic Finance Market Trends In The Middle East

The Middle East continues to be a powerhouse in the Islamic finance industry, commanding a significant share of global Sharia-compliant assets. The region is estimated to hold approximately 77.4%...

United Arab Emirates Finance

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

Capital Markets – Walkers (Dubai) 2023 Recap

United Arab Emirates Finance

W

Walkers

Gowling WLG In The Gulf: The Mena Water Sector, Awash With Opportunities (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Finance

GW

Gowling WLG

H1 2023 Populated By ESG Sukuk Featuring Offshore Centers

United Arab Emirates Finance

MG

Maples Group

Five Key Updates To The UAE Commercial Transactions Law And Implications For Financing Transactions

United Arab Emirates Finance

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

How Can US Fund Managers Access Private Capital From The Middle East For Their Existing Funds?

Worldwide Finance

O

Ocorian

Global Sukuk Activity Slows Through The First Half Of 2022

Worldwide Finance

MG

Maples Group

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Financial Services

Google's MiCA Ad Policy: A Misstep For Crypto Innovation?

Google's MiCA-aligned crypto ad policy favors large, licensed platforms and hardware wallet providers, marginalizing smaller startups...

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

The Case For NPL Sales In Saudi Arabia: Seizing Opportunities In An Evolving Distressed Asset Market

Saudi Arabia stands at a pivotal moment for Non- Performing Loan (NPL) transactions, with an increasingly conducive legal and regulatory environment creating unprecedented opportunities for market participants.

Saudi Arabia Finance

KA

K&A

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority Issues Code Of Market Conduct

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority ("QFMA") has issued Decision No. 1 of 2025 introducing its Code of Market Conduct ("Code"), which aims to safeguard transparency, fairness...

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

The Growth Of Fund Administration In ADGM & DIFC - Key Insights For Fund Managers

United Arab Emirates Finance

Praxis

IPO Requirements And Success Factors In Egypt

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Mudaraba And Nominee Shareholder Structures

United Arab Emirates Finance

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The Qatar Central Bank Issues Sustainable Finance Framework For Banks

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Does The Bank Have A Right To Close A Customer's Account As A Result Of Multiple Bounced Cheques?

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Court Of Cassation's Ruling On Gift Transactions Involving Debt-Encumbered Assets

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

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Podcast: Middle East Investment Funds Trends

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Walkers

CFO's Guide: Discount Rates (Video)

P

PWC

Funding Your Organization (Video)

BC

Barnea & Co

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